Transit + Innovative Mobility

Transit + Innovative Mobility
We work with cities and transit agencies to design the next-generation transit system that integrates conventional fixed-route, fixed-schedule services with innovative on-demand mobility options, such as micromobility and ridehailing. Click the following links to see our work in these areas:
 

Micromobility as a last-mile enhancement to public transit

 

From fixed-route to mobility-on-demand transit systems

Funding

  • Investigating Shared E-Scooters as a First/Last Mile Connection to Transit
  • X. Zhao (PI), X. Yan (co-PI), A. Broaddus (Ford PI)
  • Ford Motor Company
  • Oct, 2021 – Sept, 2022

 

  • Optimizing Highly Automated Driving Systems for People with Cognitive Disabilities
  • X. Zhao (co-PI), A. Kondyli (PI), C. Depcik (co-PI), A. Davidson (co-PI), L. Koon (co-PI), S. Motamedi (co-PI), E. Jain (co-PI), W. Giang (co-PI), B. Hu (co-PI), A. Akinwuntan (co-PI), H. Devos (co-PI), S. Bhattacharya (co-PI)
  • USDOT Inclusive Design Challenge
  • Jan, 2021 – Jun, 2022

 

  • Real-Time Management of Micromobility Services for Smart Cities
  • X. Zhao (PI), X. Sun (co-PI), and Y. Yang (co-PI)
  • UF AI Catalyst Fund
  • Jan, 2021 – Dec, 2021

 

  • Mobility-on-Demand Transit for Smart and Sustainable Cities
  • X. Zhao (PI), X. Yan (co-PI), N. Kaza (co-PI), N. Kittner (co-PI), N. McDonald (co-PI), V. Sisiopiku (co-PI), X. Jin (co-PI), J. LaMondia (co-PI), and A. Broaddus (co-PI)
  • USDOT-STRIDE UTC
  • Sept, 2020 – Aug, 2021

 

  • Micromobility as a Solution to Reduce Urban Traffic Congestion
  • X. Zhao (PI), V. Sisiopiku (co-PI), and R. Steiner (co-PI)
  • USDOT-STRIDE UTC
  • Nov, 2019 – Apr, 2021