Mobility and Accessibility Resilience of Transportation Infrastructure to Natural Disasters

This project aims to tackle the practical challenges of mobility and accessibility following natural disasters, specifically focusing on post-earthquake scenarios. The primary objective is to provide actionable insights and solutions that can be directly implemented in real-world transportation systems. Leveraging available data from state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and employing analytical techniques, this research endeavors to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical application, ultimately benefiting the transportation community in the region. By investigating the impact of post-earthquake mobility on evacuating nearby populations and facilitating access for emergency responders, the project seeks to address critical questions regarding evacuation routes and responder access. Through this analysis, valuable insights will be gained into the challenges and potential obstacles faced during post-earthquake responses around critical facilities, contributing to enhanced emergency preparedness and the development of strategies for effective evacuation and responder access in critical scenarios.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $195,000.00
• Sponsor Organizations:

  Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium

  University of Washington
  More Hall Room 112
  Seattle, WA  United States  98195-2700

  University of Alaska, Anchorage

  Department of Civil Engineering
  3211 Providence Drive
  Anchorage, AK  United States  99508

  Portland State University

  Urban Studies and Planning
  P.O. Box 751
  Portland, Oregon  United States  97207

  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

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

  Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium

  University of Washington
  More Hall Room 112
  Seattle, WA  United States  98195-2700
• Project Managers:

  Abaza, Osama

• Performing Organizations:

  University of Alaska, Anchorage

  School of Engineering
  3211 Providence Drive
  Anchorage, AK  United States  99508

  Portland State University

  Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
  P.O. Box 751
  Portland, OR  United States  97207
• Principal Investigators:

  Abaza, Osama

  Yang, David

  Moug, Diane

• Start Date: 20230816
• Expected Completion Date: 20260215
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Accessibility; Disasters and emergency operations; Earthquakes; Evacuation; First responders; Mobility
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Transportation (General);

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01975028
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium
• Files: UTC, RIP
• Created Date: Dec 22 2025 7:57PM