Seminars

Modeling Subjective Perceptions and Attitudes in Transportation Mode Choices: A Case Study of Urban Air Mobility

October 6, 2023

Thank you to Dr. Hamid Mostofi, Professor of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences and Senior Researcher, Technical University of Berlin who presented Modeling Subjective Perceptions and Attitudes in Transportation Mode Choices: A Case Study of Urban Air Mobility at the Transportation Seminar Oct. 6, 2023.

Abstract: Subjective perceptions and attitudes play significant roles in citizens’ choices of transportation modes. In some cases, these factors exert more substantial influences on mobility behaviors than...

Using Machine Learning to Address Nonlinear Relationships Between Land Use and Travel Behavior

October 13, 2023

Thank you to Xinyu (Jason) Cao, Professor, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, who presented Using Machine Learning to Address Nonlinear Relationships Between Land Use and Travel Behavior at the Transportation Seminar Oct. 13, 2023.

Abstract: Empirical studies often assume a (generalized) linear relationship between land use and travel behavior. However, scholars need to diagnose this assumption before interpreting modeling results. If the true relationship between them is nonlinear, the linear assumption...

Toward Safe Speeds: A Multipronged Approach to Addressing Deadly Speed-related Crashes in California

October 19, 2023

Thank you to Julia Griswold, Safe Transportation Research and Education Center Acting Co-Director, Safety Research Lead, who presented Toward Safe Speeds: A Multipronged Approach to Addressing Deadly Speed-related Crashes in California at the Transportation Seminar Oct. 19, 2023.

Abstract: Over the past 5 years, more than 30% of fatal and serious injury crashes in California have involved a speeding vehicle. Excess speed increases the risk of roadway crashes by increasing the stopping distance and the risk of greater injury...

Decarbonization of the Aviation Industry – from a complete trip to Supply and Demand of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

September 11, 2023

Thank you to Yotam Avrahami, Intelligent and Green transportation lead commercial and PPP programs, Deloitte, who presented Decarbonization of the Aviation Industry – from a complete trip to Supply and Demand of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at the Transportation Seminar Sept. 8, 2023.

Abstract:

The industry, through the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), has committed to a 50% reduction in CO₂ emissions by 20504 The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) formally...

Fall 2023 Seminars

September 19, 2023

Seminar PosterWelcome to the Fall 2023 ITS Berkeley Seminar Series.

The Transportation Seminar is organized by the Institute of Transportation Studies and the Transportation Students Organizing Committee (TRANSOC)

All seminars will be in 290 Hearst Memorial Mining Building at 3 pm

The seminar series may be taken as a course: CEE 298 Class #33663 or DCRP Class #32833

Greenspace and Depression in Mexico: Different greenspace metrics and different spatial scales

March 17, 2023
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UC Berkeley Postdoctoral Researcher Maryia Bakhtsiyarava presented Greenspace and Depression in Mexico: Different greenspace metrics and different spatial scales on Friday, March 17, 2023 at the ITS Berkeley Transportation Seminar.

Abstract:Mental health disorders have been among the top ten causes of the global burden of disease. The number of people at risk for mental disorders, including depression, is projected to increase in the face of the current demographic, socioeconomic and environmental trends: a growing population of young people in low-...

Crossing Modes: Bringing Data, Standardization and Performance Metrics to Transit Agencies & Caltrans

March 3, 2023
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Gillian Gillett, Program Manager, California Integrated Mobility, California Department of Transportation, and Hunter Owens, Research Data Manager, California Integrated Mobility, California Department of Transportation, presented Crossing Modes: Bringing Data, Standardization and Performance Metrics to Transit Agencies & Caltrans at the ITS Seminar on March 3, 2023.

Abstract: Caltrans, a legacy state DOT, has spent millions of dollars and years building out a performance metric based approach to roadway performance, mostly frequently categorized by the LOS (...

Fleet Electrification–Insights and Approaches

March 27, 2023

Margaret McCall, Manager of Data Analytics, NextEra Mobility presented Fleet Electrification–Insights and Approaches on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the ITS Berkeley Transportation Seminar.

Abstract: Public and private fleets across the country are exploring whether to make the transition to electric vehicles. Many technical and economic factors play into the decision to convert to EVs – often, operational savings in the form of lower fuel costs are a key motivator. Margaret will discuss the primary considerations in fleet electrification decision-making, with a deep dive into energy...

Disability, Transportation, and Accessibility: New Trends and Longstanding Challenges in the US

February 24, 2023
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Prashanth VenkataramITS Davis postdoctoral researcher Prashanth S. Venkataram presented Disability, Transportation, and Accessibility: New Trends and Longstanding Challenges in the US at the ITS Transportation Seminar on Feb. 24, 2023.

Abstract: People with disabilities often encounter problems with transportation that limit overall mobility and quality of...

Subways and Urban Air Quality

January 20, 2023
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Marco Gonzalez-Navarro, associate professor in the department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at UC Berkeley presented Subways and Urban Air Quality at the ITS Berkeley Transportation Seminar Jan. 20, 2023 at 3 p.m.

Abstract: We investigate the effect of subway system openings on urban air pollution. On average, particulate concentrations are unchanged by subway openings. For cities with higher initial pollution levels, subway openings reduce particulates by 4 percent in the area surrounding a city center. The effect decays with distance to city center and...