| Project Name | Year | Status | Institution | Topic Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Modal Modelling: BIM Templates for Hub Design and Networks Principal Investigator: Danelle Briscoe Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 1 | In Progress | The University of Texas at Austin | 3. Innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions |
| Megaregion (MR) Freight Mobility: Impact of Truck Technologies Principal Investigator: Robert Harrison Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 1 | Completed | The University of Texas at Austin | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| Can Crowdsourcing Support Co-productive Transportation Planning in Megaregion? Evidence from Local Practice Principal Investigator: Dr. Junfeng Jiao Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 1 | Completed | The University of Texas at Austin | 2. Increase access to opportunities that promote equity in connecting regions and communities, including urban and rural communities |
| Identifying Organizational Changes to Facilitate MPO Megaregion Planning Principal Investigator: Lisa Loftus-Otway Co-PI: Robert Harrison, and Dr. Gwendolyn Goodwin as an advisory team member Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 1 | Complete | The University of Texas at Austin | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| Assessing Changes to Federal and State Law for Megaregion Planning Principal Investigator: Lisa Loftus-Otway Co-PI: Robert Harrison, and Dr. Gwendolyn Goodwin as an advisory team member Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 1 | Completed | The University of Texas at Austin | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| The Evolving Role of Metropolitan Planning Organizations on Intra and Inter-Regional Transportation, Land Use and Access Policies and Outcomes–Literature Review and Survey of MPO’s Principal Investigator: Dr. Michael Oden Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 1 | In Progress | The University of Texas at Austin | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| Using Technological Innovations Across the Megaregion to Enhance the Mobility and Access of Seniors Principal Investigator: Dr. Sandra Rosenbloom Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 1 | In Progress | The University of Texas at Austin | 2. Increase access to opportunities that promote equity in connecting regions and communities, including urban and rural communities |
| Transit Operators in Metropolitan Transportation Decision Making Principal Investigator: Dr. Gian-Claudia Sciara Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 1 | Completed | The University of Texas at Austin | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| The Effects of Transportation Infrastructure Investments on Freight Mobility: a Megaregion Perspective (with GRA, Rydell Walthall) Principal Investigator: Dr. C. Michael Walton Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 1 | Completed | The University of Texas at Austin | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| Regional Opportunities and Challenges for Transit Oriented Development: The Case of Texas Triangle Principal Investigator: Dr. Ming Zhang Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 2 | Completed | The University of Texas at Austin | 2. Increase access to opportunities that promote equity in connecting regions and communities, including urban and rural communities |
| Beyond Political Boundaries: Constructing Network Models for Megaregion Principal Investigator: Dr. Stephen Boyles Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 2 | Completed | The University of Texas at Austin | 3. Innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions |
| Understanding Transportation Related Infrastructure Access in 52 Major US Cities Principal Investigator: Dr. Junfeng Jiao Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 2 | Completed | The University of Texas at Austin | 2. Increase access to opportunities that promote equity in connecting regions and communities, including urban and rural communities |
| The Rise of Long-Distance Trips, in a World of Self-Driving Cars: Anticipating Trip Counts and Evolving Travel Patterns Across the Texas Triangle Megaregion Principal Investigator: Dr. Kara Kockelman Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 2 | Completed | The University of Texas at Austin | 3. Innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions |
| Identifying Organizational Changes to Facilitate MPO Megaregion Planning Principal Investigator: Lisa Loftus-Otway Co-PI: Robert Harrison, and Dr. Gwendolyn Goodwin as an advisory team member Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 2 | Completed | The University of Texas at Austin | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| The Right Structure for the Right Incentives: Multimodal Transportation in America’s Growing Megaregions (with GRA, Alexander Hunn) Principal Investigator: Lisa Loftus-Otway Co-Principal Investigator: Robert Harrison , with Advisory Team Member: Dr. Gwendolyn Goodwin Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 2 | Completed | The University of Texas at Austin | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| Creating Neighborhood Walkability Metrics that Represent the Needs of Older People; Developing Appropriate Infrastructure and Policy Interventions Principal Investigator: Dr. Sandra Rosenbloom Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 2 | In Progress | The University of Texas at Austin | 2. Increase access to opportunities that promote equity in connecting regions and communities, including urban and rural communities |
| Incorporating active transport into the regional planning process to support first and last mile travel Principal Investigator: Dr. C. Michael Walton Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 2 | Completed | The University of Texas at Austin | 3. Innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions |
| Location Affordability and Fair Housing on a Collision Course? Principal Investigator: Dr. Jake Wegmann Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Erick Guerra, Dr. Vincent Reina Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 2 | Completed | The University of Texas at Austin | 2. Increase access to opportunities that promote equity in connecting regions and communities, including urban and rural communities |
| Evaluation and Analysis of Post-Disaster Re-Entry in Megaregions: A Pilot Study (with Nelida Herrera) Principal Investigator: Dr. Brian Wolshon Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 1 | Completed | Louisiana State University | 3. Innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions |
| The Effect of Shadow Evacuation in Megaregion Disasters: A Pilot Study (with Nelida Herrera) Principal Investigator: Dr. Brian Wolshon Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 1 | Completed | Louisiana State University | 3. Innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions |
| Assessment of Post-disaster Re-Entry in Megaregions: A Pilot Study (with Nelida Herrera, Dr. Zhao Zhang, and Dr. Scott Parr) Principal Investigator: Dr. Brian Wolshon Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 2 | Completed | Louisiana State University | 3. Innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions |
| Effect of Disruptions on Megaregion Emergency Evacuations: A Pilot Study(with Nelida Herrera and Dr. Zhao Zhang) Principal Investigator: Dr. Brian Wolshon Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 2 | In Progress | Louisiana State University | 3. Innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions |
| Creating a Framework to Determine Purpose and Need for Increased Travel Options in the Megaregion for Vulnerable Non-urban Communities Principal Investigator: Dr. Carol Lewis Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Gwendolyn Goodwin, in collaboration with: Robert Harrison and Lisa Loftus-Otway Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 1 | Completed | Texas Southern University | 2. Increase access to opportunities that promote equity in connecting regions and communities, including urban and rural communities |
| Megaregion Truck Flow Estimation Model Principal Investigator: Dr. Qisheng Pan Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 1 | Completed | Texas Southern University | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| Application of the Equity Rubric for Purpose and Need to a Demonstration Corridor in the Texas Megaregion Principal Investigator: Dr. Carol Lewis Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Gwendolyn Goodwin Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 2 | In Progress | Texas Southern University | 2. Increase access to opportunities that promote equity in connecting regions and communities, including urban and rural communities |
| Develop a GIS-based Megaregion Transportation Planning Model Principal Investigator: Dr. Qisheng Pan Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Bumseok Chun Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 2 | In Progress | Texas Southern University | 3. Innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions |
| The Philadelphia Story: Urban Renaissance and Shifting Travel Behavior in a Northeast Region Principal Investigator: Dr. Erick Guerra Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Michael Smart of Rutgers University, Dr. Nicholas Klein of Cornell University Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 1 | Completed | University of Pennsylvania | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| An Operational Platform for Modeling Multi-Modal Transportation Investments in the Northeast Corridor Megaregion Principal Investigator: Dr. John Landis Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 1 | In Progress | University of Pennsylvania | 3. Innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions |
| Overcoming Impediments and High Costs for Infrastructure Projects in the Northeast Megaregion Principal Investigator: Dr. Marilyn Taylor Co-Principal Investigator: Robert Yaro Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 1 | In Progress | University of Pennsylvania | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| Transportation and land use across US and Mexican cities and megaregions Principal Investigator: Dr. Erick Guerra Co-Principal Investigator: Jorge Montejano of CentroGeo, Camilo Caudillo of CentroGeo, Ariadna Reyes Sanchez of UT Austin Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 2 | In Progress | University of Pennsylvania | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| An Operational Platform for Modeling Multi-Modal Transportation Investments in the Northeast Corridor Megaregion Principal Investigator: Dr. John Landis Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 2 | In Progress | University of Pennsylvania | 3. Innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions |
| Advancing Transformational Infrastructure Projects across Political Boundaries in the Northeast Principal Investigator: Dr. Marilyn Taylor Co-Principal Investigator: Robert Yaro Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 2 | In Progress | University of Pennsylvania | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| Location Affordability and Fair Housing on a Collision Course? Principal Investigator: Dr. Vincent Reina Co-Principal Investigator: Erick Guerra, Dr. Jake Wegmann Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 2 | Completed | University of Pennsylvania | 2. Increase access to opportunities that promote equity in connecting regions and communities, including urban and rural communities |
| Airport Governance in U.S. Metro Regions: Institutional Models and their Implications for Megaregional Transport Principal Investigator: Dr. Gian-Claudia Sciara, Dr. Megan Ryerson Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 2 | In Progress | University of Pennsylvania and The University of Texas at Austin | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| Mega-Travel in Megaregions: An Update on Growth Trends and Research Needs Principal Investigator: Dean Frederick Steiner, Robert Yaro, Dr. Ming Zhang Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 2 | In Progress | University of Pennsylvania and The University of Texas at Austin | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| The Role of Transportation Networking Companies in Megaregion Mobility: Optimizing multi-modality through the optimal combination and utilization of different modes for intra-megaregion travel Principal Investigator: Dr. Junfeng Jiao Co-Principal Investigators: Dr. Erick Guerra, Dr. Qisheng Pan Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 3 | In Progress | The University of Texas at Austin, University of Pennsylvania, and Texas Southern University | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| Utilize Crowd-Sourced Data and Machine Learning Technology to Enhance Planning for Transportation Resilience to Flooding Principal Investigator: Dr. Ming Zhang Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Qisheng Pan Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 3 | In Progress | The University of Texas at Austin and Texas Southern University | 3. Innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions |
| Multi-Modal Modelling: BIM Template for Hub Connectivity and Networks Principal Investigator: Danelle Briscoe Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 3 | In Progress | The University of Texas at Austin | 3. Innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions |
| An Alternative Approach to Analyzing Demand Potential for Travel by High Speed Rail in the Texas Triangle Principal Investigator: Dr. Ming Zhang Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 3 | In Progress | The University of Texas at Austin | 3. Innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions |
| Spatiotemporal Traffic Characteristics of Megaregion Mass Evacuation Principal Investigator: Dr. Brian Wolshon Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 3 | In Progress | Louisiana State University | 3. Innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions |
| Robustness of Transportation Networks under Megaregion Evacuations Principal Investigator: Dr. Brian Wolshon Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 3 | In Progress | Louisiana State University | 3. Innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions |
| Application of an Equity Rubric that Defines Purpose and Need for Rural and Low Density Communities In Megaregions Principal Investigator: Dr. Carol Lewis Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 3 | In Progress | Texas Southern University | 2. Increase access to opportunities that promote equity in connecting regions and communities, including urban and rural communities |
| Develop a GIS-based Megaregion Transportation Planning Model Principal Investigator: Dr. Qisheng Pan Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 3 | In Progress | Texas Southern University | 3. Innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions |
| Decongesting America’s Cities, Regions and Megaregions: Finding Solutions to Metropolitan Congestion Principal Investigator: Dr. Marilyn Taylor Co-Principal Investigator: Robert Yaro Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 3 | In Progress | University of Pennsylvania | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| Transportation and land use across US and Mexican cities and megaregions Principal Investigator: Dr. Erick Guerra Co-Principal Investigator: Jorge Montejano of CentroGeo, Camilo Caudillo of CentroGeo, Ariadna Reyes Sanchez of UT Austin Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 3 | In Progress | University of Pennsylvania | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| Global Transportation Megaregion/Megaproject Best Practices Manual Principal Investigator: Dr. John Landis Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 3 | In Progress | University of Pennsylvania | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| Further Development of the Northeast Megaregion Multi-modal Transportation Planning and Investment Model Principal Investigator: Dr. John Landis Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 3 | In Progress | University of Pennsylvania | 3. Innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions |
| Inter-regional Resiliency: The Role of MPOs in Natural Disaster Planning and Response Preparation Principal Investigator: Lisa Loftus-Otway Co-Principal Investigator: Robert Harrison Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 3 | In Progress | The University of Texas at Austin | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| Freight Megaregional Planning and Financial Policy Principal Investigator: Dr. C. Michael Walton Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 3 | In Progress | The University of Texas at Austin | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| Using State Government to Mitigate the Effects of Bracketing on Multijurisdictional Transportation Planning Principal Investigator: Lisa Loftus-Otway Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 3 | In Progress | The University of Texas at Austin | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| New in Town: An Examination of the Impact of Uber and Lyft in Philadelphia Principal Investigator: Dr. Erick Guerra Co-Principal Investigator: Xiaoxia Dong Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 3 | In Progress | University of Pennsylvania | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
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