Resilience and sustainability of underground transportation infrastructure (UTI-UTC 32)

This project evaluates and enhances the resilience and sustainability of underground transportation infrastructure (UTI) in the face of natural and man-made hazards. By applying existing climate vulnerability assessment tools—such as the FHWA’s Vulnerability Assessment Scoring Tool (VAST), Envision, and the Sustainable Infrastructure Resilience Framework (SIRF)—the research identifies risks and sustainability gaps across a range of underground facilities. The study incorporates system-level assessments, climate projections, and hazard exposure data to evaluate the long-term adaptability and robustness of tunnel systems. It also considers the environmental impact of construction materials and operational practices to support sustainable engineering solutions. The outcomes aim to inform future design and retrofit strategies that prioritize lifecycle performance, environmental stewardship, and community safety in underground transit networks.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Completed
• Funding: $11,276.00
• Contract Numbers:

  69A3551747118

• Sponsor Organizations:

  University Transportation Center for Underground Transportation Infrastructure

  Colorado School of Mines
  Golden, CO  United States  80401

  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

  University Transportation Centers Program
  Department of Transportation
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Managing Organizations:

  Colorado School of Mines

  1500 Illinois St
  Golden, CO  United States  80401

  California State University, Los Angeles

  5151 State University Drive
  Los Angeles, California  United States  90032
• Performing Organizations:

  California State University, Los Angeles

  5151 State University Drive
  Los Angeles, California  United States  90032
• Principal Investigators:

  Rodriguez-Nikl, Tonatiuh

  Mazari, Mehran

• Start Date: 20180401
• Expected Completion Date: 20200501
• Actual Completion Date: 20200501
• USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Environmental impacts; Risk assessment; Sustainable transportation; Tunnels; Underground structures
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01954478
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: University Transportation Center for Underground Transportation Infrastructure
• Contract Numbers: 69A3551747118
• Files: UTC, RIP
• Created Date: May 7 2025 5:14PM