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Calling all Portland State University transportation students: Join us for a Fall 2021 Back-to-School gathering!
After a year of remote learning, we're excited to be back on campus - starting with our annual Fall mixer for transportation students, staff and faculty. Meet us on the rooftop of the Urban Center Building for a meet-and-greet and free lunch. This will be an outdoor event with room to spread out – please wear a mask to keep everyone safe.
If you're interested in a career in transportation – whether you're enrolled in the PSU school of civil engineering, urban studies, or another transportation-adjacent discipline – this event is for you. RSVP here!
STUDENT LEADERSHIP BOARD
The Students in Transportation Engineering and Planning (ITE-STEP) student group at PSU have been helping students interested in mobility connect across disciplines for many years. STEP hosts professional development events, field tours of transportation infrastructure, game nights, and more! Through STEP, transportation students can get connected to funding for attending trainings and conferences. Additionally, they...
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Portland State University students share the work they presented at the annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) 2018:
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INFO SESSION OVERVIEW
Thinking about a graduate degree in urban and regional planning? Do you have questions about the Portland State University program? Looking for tips on how to write a great application? You're not alone! Join us on December 13 for an online information session designed to get you the information you need.
Learn more about the MURP program here - where you can read up on seven reasons to become a MURP, meet the faculty, and see FAQ answered.
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Meet our faculty and current students
- Learn how the program works and what makes it unique
- Explore all the ways Portland is the perfect place to get a planning education
- Ask your questions and get answers
The priority application deadline for Fall...
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Summary: Although the running of red lights is perceived by motorists as a commonplace behavior for cyclists, little research has been done on the actual rates of cyclist compliance at signalized intersections. Furthermore, little is known about the factors that influence cyclist non-compliance. This research seeks to illuminate the rates of and reasons for infringement against red lights using video footage and survey data from cyclists in Oregon.
Bio: Sam became interested in transportation and planning while studying abroad in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. After benefiting from the efficient transit service and excellent walkability there, he came back to the states with a gusto for safe, efficient, and environmentally sustainable transportation. After finally figuring out what to do with his Civil Engineering degree, he enrolled in Portland State. Sam's research interests include cyclist behavior and the comprehension and safety implications of new infrastructure. Originally hailing from Kansas, he has grown weary of Wizard of Oz jokes but is otherwise happy to call Portland his home, especially with the abundance of good coffee, micro brews, and stellar pie that PDX has to offer.
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Topic: Inaccessible Accessibility: low-income households and barriers to the “new American dream”
In many ways, the resurgence in demand for housing in highly accessible and walkable neighborhoods can be viewed as a triumph of planning and policy efforts to reinvest in walkable urban neighborhoods that support active travel. However, increased demand has resulted in price premiums that can make location-efficient housing choices more difficult for low-income households. This research uses data from a survey of recent movers in six U.S. cities, including Portland, to explore the extent to which households of different economic means are able to choose housing locations that match their accessibility and transportation preferences.
Bio: Arlie Adkins is a PhD candidate and adjunct instructor in the Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning at Portland State University. His dissertation research focuses on better understanding how people make decisions about non-work travel behavior in the context of a new home. Arlie holds a master’s degree in city planning from UC Berkeley. He previously worked in TriMet’s project planning department as a community affairs specialist and at Flexcar in Washington, DC.
Transportation Seminars at Portland State University have been a tradition since 2000. Formerly known as the Friday Transportation Seminar series, we've opened up PSU Transportation Seminars to other days of the week to better accommodate attendance. You can always watch online via Zoom.
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THE TOPIC
As a social determinant of health, transportation significantly contributes to well-being through several pathways. Researchers and practitioners have called for health indicators as one way to integrate public health concerns into transportation decision-making. However, it is unclear how indicators are used and what their impact is on policy. This case study of five cities explored how health-related indicators are being used in municipal transportation plans, whether they are institutionalized into transportation agency...
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