From Structural Racism to Wetland Resiliency: 2020 Field Projects Recap
This year's nine teams overcame a semester unlike any other to produce quality research.
transportation
Event Recap: Zipcar Co-Founder on the Future of Urban Transportation
Robin Chase is hopeful we can make the changes needed to avoid “transportation hell."
Equity implications for unbanked riders in MBTA’s new fare collection system—and what can be done about it
The MBTA needs to provide viable and convenient alternatives for its vulnerable riders.
Bos/tréal Turns Advocates into Adventurers
“Our aim is to recruit bike commuters for the ride,” said Jon Ramos – Boston resident, architect, Team Dad, and co-creator of Bos/tréal, a bike ride… Read More »Bos/tréal Turns Advocates into Adventurers
Meet Tony Lechuga, Emerald Network Program Manager for LivableStreets Alliance
Recent UEP graduate Tony Lechuga, MA ’17, shares his work and new role as the Emerald Network Program Manager for the Cambridge-based nonprofit LivableStreets Alliance. … Read More »Meet Tony Lechuga, Emerald Network Program Manager for LivableStreets Alliance
BARROS: As social safety nets erode, local entities need to step up
The federal government is failing the poor, said John Barros, and this is a time to rethink what is happening on the local level. “We… Read More »BARROS: As social safety nets erode, local entities need to step up
Daniel Nally ’11 and David Quinn ’12: Planning for the Bicycle in Davis Square
Dan Nally ’11 and Dave Quinn ’12 did exhaustive work researching this final report for Mark Chase’s Transportation Planning class. The report presents a methodology… Read More »Daniel Nally ’11 and David Quinn ’12: Planning for the Bicycle in Davis Square
Alex Reisman ’11: Solutions for Last-Mile Freight in Urban Areas
UEP student produce many exceptional papers every year. This is the first in a series of posts highlighting some of the best. Look for the… Read More »Alex Reisman ’11: Solutions for Last-Mile Freight in Urban Areas