| Project Name | Year | Status | Institution | Topic Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mobilizing Investment in America’s Transportation Infrastructure Principal Investigator: Dr. Marilyn Taylor Co-Principal Investigator: Robert Yaro Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 1 | Completed | University of Pennsylvania | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| Multi-Modal Modelling: BIM Templates for Hub Design and Networks Principal Investigator: Danelle Briscoe Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 1 | Completed | 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 |
| Significance and Prospects of Transportation Planning at the Megaregional Scale Principal Investigator: Dr. Michael Oden Co-Principal InvestigatorI: 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | Completed | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Completed | 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 | Completed | Texas Southern 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 |
| Seizing the Opportunity: A Vision for CBD Tolling in New York City Principal Investigator: Dr. Marilyn Taylor Co-Principal Investigator: Robert Yaro Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 3 | Completed | 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 | Completed | 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 |
| A Philadelphia rideshare story: An Investigation of ride-share’s impact on transit Principal Investigator: Dr. Erick Guerra Co-Principal Investigator: Xiaoxia Dong Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 3 | Completed | University of Pennsylvania | 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 | Completed | 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 | Completed | 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 |
| Megaregional Transportation System Resilience Planning Principal Investigator: Lisa Loftus-Otway Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 3 | Completed | 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 Report | 3 | Completed | The University of Texas at Austin | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| Special Legislation and Megaregion Transit Planning Principal Investigator: Lisa Loftus-Otway Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Report | 3 | Completed | The University of Texas at Austin | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| 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 | 3 | Completed | Texas Southern University | 3. Innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions |
| Application of Equity Rubric Showing Purpose and Need for Rural and Low Density Communities Near Megaregions: IH 10 East Corridor, Houston the Texas State Line Principal Investigator: Dr. Carol Lewis Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 3 | Completed | Texas Southern University | 2. Increase access to opportunities that promote equity in connecting regions and communities, including urban and rural communities |
| 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 |
| Who drives, where, and when? An evaluation of behavioral responses to license-plated based driving restrictions Principal Investigator: Dr. Erick Guerra Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 4 | In Progress | University of Pennsylvania | 1. Regional planning and setting of transportation priorities; developing analytical framework targeting passenger mobility improvement in megaregions |
| Virtually There: Estimating the Potential of Teleconference to Reduce Travel within and between Megaregions in the Aftermath of a Global Pandemic Principal Investigator: Megan S. Ryerson Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 4 | In Progress | University of Pennsylvania | 1. Regional planning and setting of transportation priorities; developing analytical framework targeting passenger mobility improvement in megaregions |
| Coordination within a Megaregion for Freight Planning: Stakeholder Outreach Principal Investigator: C. Michael Walton Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 4 | Completed | The University of Texas at Austin | 1. Regional planning and setting of transportation priorities 1.3. Developing analytical framework targeting freight mobility improvement in megaregions |
| The Applications of GIS-based Megaregion Transportation Planning Model: A Case Study on the Impacts of Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Principal Investigator: Qisheng Pan Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 4 | In Progress | Texas Southern University | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities 1.2 Developing analytical framework targeting passenger mobility improvement in megaregions |
| Effect of freeway incidents and diversionary behavior on transportation network resiliency Principal Investigator: Brian Wolshon Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 4 | In progress | Louisiana State University | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| The Evolving Texas Megaregion: Developing a Sustainable Megaregion Mobility Planning Blueprint Principal Investigator: Lisa Loftus - Otway Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 4 & 5 | In Progress | The University of Texas at Austin | 1. Regional planning and setting of transportation priorities Developing recommendations for roles, requirements, and responsibilities for transportation planning agencies |
| Are US cities and regions overbuilding roadway in the post-Interstate era? Principal Investigator: Dr. Erick Guerra Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 5 | In Progress | University of Pennsylvania | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
| Assessing Electric Vehicle’s Impact on Megaregion Expansion: Spatial Analysis of Beijing’s Metropolitan Growth Based on Mobility Data Principal Investigator: Dr. Zhongjie Lin Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 5 | In Progress | University of Pennsylvania | 3. Innovations in multi-modal planning and modeling for high-growth regions |
| Estimating the Impact of COVID-19 on Travel Behavior and Perceptions: An Investigation of Commuting Travel and Intercity Travel in the Northeast Megaregion Principal Investigator: Megan S. Ryerson Project Information Form Executive Summary Final Research Report | 5 | In Progress | University of Pennsylvania | 1. Regional Planning and Setting of Transportation Priorities |
