Seminars

UC ITS Carbon Neutrality Webinar Series: The Future of Fuels in a Carbon Neutral California

July 1, 2021

The UC Institute of Transportation Studies (UC ITS) recently released a state-commissioned study - Driving California’s Transportation Emissions to Zero - that identifies scenarios and related actions for achieving a carbon-neutral transportation system in California by 2045 while also improving equity, health, and the economy. A rapid transition to zero-emission vehicles, powered by electricity and hydrogen, is essential to achieving this vision; however, transportation in California, as everywhere in the world, is predominantly reliant on liquid petroleum fuels—gasoline...

UC ITS Carbon Neutrality Webinar Series : Accelerating the Adoption of Zero Emission Cars in CA

July 7, 2021

The UC Institute of Transportation Studies (UC ITS) recently released a state-commissioned study - Driving California’s Transportation Emissions to Zero - that identifies scenarios and related actions for achieving a carbon-neutral transportation system in California by 2045 while also improving equity, health, and the economy. Policies to encourage the production, purchase, and use of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) across light-duty vehicle types and sizes (i.e., cars, SUVs, minivans, and pickup trucks) is the leading strategy for California to achieve carbon neutrality by...

Carbon Neutrality Webinar Series: Reducing VMT Through Enhanced Land Use and Transportation Policies

August 18, 2021
UC Institute of Transportation Studies (UC ITS) presented its fourth webinar in a series exploring the findings from the state-commissioned study – Driving California’s Transportation Emissions to Zero Aug. 18, 2021 with speakers Michael F. Hyland, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, UC Irvine and Tim Lipman, Ph.D., Co-Director, Transportation Sustainability Research Center, UC Berkeley and guest respondents...

Changes in Travel and Air Quality in California During COVID-19

May 13, 2021
DATE: May 13, 2021
EVENT OVERVIEW: Measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, such as stay-at-home orders, have significantly impacted travel across California. The impacts of COVID-19 on travel coupled with shifts in purchasing behavior (e.g., e-commerce) and work policies (e.g., telecommuting) have implications for the environment, public health, safety, air quality, and other considerations. This webinar will share new research from the UC Institute of Transportation on quantifying the influence COVID-19 has had on travel and what this means in terms of meeting the...

Trust in Transportation Technology

April 30, 2021

Laryssa ParkerLaryssa Parker, Siemens ITS Digital Lab Americas VP presented Trust in Transportation Technology, reflecting The Big Company Perspective April 30, 2021 at the UC Berkeley Institute of Transportation Studies Zoom seminar series on "Applications of Data Science and AI to Equity, Race, and Inclusion in Mobility and Transportation" with the College of Engineering and The Center for...

Roadway Safety Townhall: Equitable Solutions for Traffic Safety

April 19, 2021

Oakland Workshop PosterSafe Transportation Research and Education Center Co-Director Offer Grembek spoke with Assemblymember David Chiu, Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan, Council President Pro Tempore Thao and other representatives from Bay Area community organizations on how to make our roads safer at the Roadway Safety Townhall: Equitable Solutions...

The Perils of Learning from Biased Data

April 23, 2021

Judy HoffmanGeorgia Tech University Assistant Professor Judy Hoffman presented The Perils of Learning from Biased Data at the Applications of Data Science and AI to Equity, Race, and Inclusion in Mobility and Transportation Seminar on April 23, 2021, co-sponsored by ITS Berkeley, the College of Engineering, and CITRIS. This topic brings a unique and innovative perspective to existing discussions around...

Oxford Battery Modelling Symposium: Scott Moura

March 31, 2021

Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Scott Moura presented at the Oxford Battery Modelling Symposium, which was held as an online format at the last minute due to Covid. The event was a success, and again attracted a sizeable number of attendees and some great speakers over two days. He presented: Unleashing the Full Potential of Batteries: Modelling, Learning and Control

Webinar: Part II – Key Considerations for Public Transit Moving Forward

March 24, 2021
part 2DATE: March 24, 2021


EVENT OVERVIEW: This webinar is the second in a two-part series exploring the challenges and opportunities facing public transit. UC ITS experts will share key considerations for the recovery of public transit and for achieving the state’s broader vision for more sustainable, equitable, and cost-effective transportation. Topics to be addressed include: better serving the...