Copenhagen has world-class walking and biking infrastructure, which is so clear in this picture—notice the small children crossing the street on their own in the background. Our PSU Study Abroad students are back from Denmark with new insight & experiences: trec.pdx.edu/news/denmark-s…

I was part of this summer’s cohort and the experience continues to inform my thinking on transportation, land use and design- 10/10 recommend.

SF Merchants Say New Bike Lanes Kill Business. Studies Show Otherwise. Our 2020 @portland_state PSU CUPA research project isn't the only study to show that bike lanes tend to improve revenue for small businesses. Read more from The Frisc: thefrisc.com/san-francisco-…

Are you making transportation systems more accessible to people with disabilities? Find TRBresources to help, including an upcoming #TRBwebinar on tactile wayfinding. #accessibility ow.ly/wL2e50T9OEV

To provide more transportation options and give the students more access to the school's surrounding neighborhood, @portland_state students in PSU CUPA & Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science are working to improve bike/ped access to the International School of Portland: trec.pdx.edu/news/better-bl…

#NewMobility services and their related facilities can further accessibility, efficiency, equity, safety, and sustainability. Find TRB resources and the key knowledge gaps for further research that you need to be part of the evolution. #MaaS ow.ly/vtHr50TeC5F

Cashless payments can save time, and open-loop payment removes the need for agency-specific fare apps or cards. However, transit agencies should also bear in mind that continuing to accept cash is also important, as cashless fare can be an #equity barrier: trec.pdx.edu/news/cashless-…

Denver's e-bike voucher program continues to be extremely popular. denverite.com/2024/08/28/den…

Time to hit the books! 📚 Students can submit entries to the Traffic Control Device Student Challenge by Oct1. Focus on innovative TCDs to improve roadway worker safety. #Workzone ATSSA ow.ly/Awsk50TfKeA

Oct 11, join us at University of Idaho for the PacTransUTC Region10 Transportation conference. Agenda topics include Active Transportation Planning with @portland_state's Sirisha Kothuri, plus sessions on resilience, decarbonization, multimodal systems & more! Register now: pactransconference.com

Lesson of this study: Bicyclists are an indicator species for general street safety (among drivers, pedestrians, etc). If you see lots of people cycling, city streets are probably safe. If not, you've got a problem. doi.org/10.1016/j.jcmr…

Congressman Blumenauer has been a tireless supporter of sustainable, multimodal transportation infrastructure and transit during his years of public service. We are excited to welcome him to @portland_state as his work continues to shape the future of our region!

New Maseeh students: make sure to RSVP to attend next week's New Student Welcome! bit.ly/New_Student_We…

Share your expertise! Diverse volunteer panelists are welcomed for #ACRP projects on #rideshare revenue, #recycling, #AI, cargo and more. Nominate yourself or a colleague by September 23. ⏳ ow.ly/e5A450Tjc36

As a TRB Minority Student Fellow, Cal State Long Beach student Robert Valencia's research focused on how implementing #TruckPlatoons could improve time efficiency & reduce emissions in neighborhoods. Share how your heritage has influenced your transportation work! #HispanicHeritageMonth.

New research from TAMU Architecture's Tara Goddard 🚸 "Windshield Bias, Car Brain, Motornormativity: Different Names, Same Obscured Public Health Hazard." ⬇️ #TransportationSafety #PublicHealth #SocialNorms #WindshieldBias

Registration is open for the 10th Annual PacTransUTC Region10 Transportation Conference, featuring a keynote address by Eddie Curtis of Federal Highway Admn! The conference will be held October 11 at University of Idaho. Register at: pactransconference.com

Did you know #Roundabouts #SaveLives and can reduce fatal and serious injuries by up to 82 percent at intersections? This #NationalRoundaboutsWeek, get the facts from Federal Highway Admn: highways.dot.gov/safety/interse…

The AASHTO Special Committee on Research & Innovation is soliciting research problems for #NCHRP! Submit your problem statement by November 1. Problem statements must be submitted by employees of state DOTs, @usdotFHWA staff, or AASHTO staff ow.ly/IeSL50Tqul5

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer is retiring from his post in Congress, but not leaving his civic career behind. Blumenauer will join the faculty of Portland State University in early January, just after his 14th and final term ends in the U.S. House of Representatives: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/09/11/us-…