TREC research addresses complex transportation problems by drawing on multiple disciplines, including engineering, planning, economics and design, from across the Portland State University campus. Use the search box at right to search for a specific project.

Research Highlights

Defining and Measuring Equitable Access to Washington Park in Portland, Oregon

Lisa Patterson Marisa Zapata , Joe Broach
Photo by Brink Communications Explore Washington Park (EWP) is a 501c3 non-profit that serves as the Transportation Management Association for Washington Park. At 410 acres, Washington Park receives over 3 million visitors each year and is home to some of Portland’s most popular attractions including the International Rose Test Garden, Portland Japanese Garden, Oregon Zoo, Portland Children’s Museum, World Forestry, and Hoyt Arboretum. EWP, in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation,… Read More

E-Scooters and Public Health: Understanding the Implications of E-Scooters on Chronic Disease

Nicole Iroz-Elardo
E-scooters are an emerging micromobility transportation option with implications on transportation systems and public health. To date, most research on public health and E-Scooters has focused on safety implications. Health implications other than injuries are likely, but there has been no investigation to date of e-scooter impacts on chronic disease. For example, there is some indication that e-scooters are replacing some auto trips with about a third of users self-reporting the trip would… Read More