Transit agencies that operate on-demand transportation services have to respond to trip requests from passengers in real time, which involves solving dynamic vehicle routing …
Public transportation systems worldwide face persistent challenges of efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. In this chapter, we explore how AI-powered approaches can …
This Civic Innovation Challenge (CIVIC) Stage 1 project will perform research to address transportation challenges faced by residents and workers in rural areas around industrial hubs. Rapid economic growth in these areas demands efficient public transit systems that can serve a geographically dispersed workforce with strict arrival times. However, existing solutions often struggle with these unique requirements, leading to traffic congestion, pollution, and limited access to essential services for residents. This research project will develop and deploy a novel multi-modal transit system for Blue Oval City (BOC), a new rural industrial hub in Stanton, Tennessee. The system will combine fixed-line buses with on-demand micro-transit services, addressing the challenges posed by the geographically dispersed workforce and strict arrival times.
This project reimagines public transportation for mid-sized U.S. cities through an AI-driven, multi-modal mobility framework that integrates fixed-line buses and on-demand microtransit into a single, responsive system. Led by the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) with technical contribution from the Pennsylvania State University, Vanderbilt University, and Cornell University, this $7 million initiative is designed to enhance infrastructure utilization, mobility access, and financial viability of public transit in Chattanooga while providing a national model for AI-enabled mobility resilience.
The rapid growth of urban populations and the increasing need for sustainable transportation solutions have prompted a shift towards electric buses in public transit systems. …
New rideshare and shared mobility services have transformed urban mobility in recent years. Such services have the potential to improve efficiency and reduce costs by allowing …
While on-demand ride-sharing services have become popular in recent years, traditional on-demand transit services cannot be used by everyone, e.g., wheelchair-bound people. …
An emergency responder management (ERM) system dispatches responders, such as ambulances, when it receives requests for medical aid. ERM systems can also proactively reposition …
Recently, bug-bounty programs have gained popularity and become a significant part of the security culture of many organizations. Bug-bounty programs enable organizations to …
COVID-19 has radically transformed urban travel behavior throughout the world. Agencies have had to provide adequate service while navigating a rapidly changing environment with …