Michael Duncan

Dissertation Topic: The relationship between transportation investments and sustainable regional development 

Advisor: Robert Cervero

PhD, City and Regional Planning, University of California, Berkely, 2007

MCP, City and Regional Planning, University of California, Berkeley, 2000

BS, Geography, University of Utah, 1997

Florida State University - Present 

• Professor, Urban and Regional Planning

Michael Duncan, Ph.D., earned his doctorate in City & Regional Planning from the University of California-Berkeley in 2007. Dr. Duncan’s main interest lies in transportation planning, especially as this relates to building regions with sustainable transport systems and development patterns. Specific topics of interest have included:

• Measuring property value impacts of transportation investments
• Evaluating the merits and effectiveness of park-and-ride transit facilities
• The adoption and effectiveness of bike and pedestrian plans
• Providing non-auto transportation options for aging populations

While varied, these topic areas are unified by their focus on assessing the viability of various approaches to reducing dependence on automobile travel. In terms of his methodological approach to research, Dr. Duncan generally makes use of quantitative analysis, where he draws on his professional experience as a travel demand modeler and GIS analyst.