UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies

After 23 years of visionary leadership, Brian D. Taylor will be stepping down as director of UCLA ITS. Under Brian's guidance, UCLA ITS has grown into a nationally recognized research center, tackling critical issues in transportation policy and planning. We are thrilled to announce that Adam Millard-Ball, currently a professor of urban planning at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, will become our new director, effective July 1. Already the lead scholar in our environment program area, he brings extensive expertise in data science and climate change policy. Join us in thanking Brian for his remarkable tenure and welcoming Adam as he leads UCLA ITS into its next chapter of innovation and impact. 🌟 ➡ Read more about UCLA ITS' growth the last 20 years and our future: https://lnkd.in/gV6eYZax #TransportationResearch #LeadershipTransition #InstituteofTransportationStudies #UCLA

Last month, UCLA urban planning and transportation experts provided critical insights during an informational hearing of the California Assembly Select Committee on Permitting Reform. Chaired by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, the hearing explored how #permitting reforms can facilitate #infillhousing and #sustainabletransportation investments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote equitable urban growth. https://lnkd.in/gHTP-MHm

Los Angeles is preparing to host several monumental events in the coming years, including the FIFA World Cup in 2026, Super Bowl LXI in 2027, and the Summer Olympics and Paralympics in 2028. How can government and civic leaders balance the immediate needs of these global exhibitions with long-term planning goals that advance accessibility, equity and sustainability across the region? That question was the focus of “Mega Events, Major Opportunities,” the 34th annual UCLA Lake Arrowhead Symposium held in October. Read more about some of the key takeaways from the event. https://lnkd.in/gcDndyQt

📚 We're TWO WEEKS away from our inaugural book club author talk. RSVP for this can't-miss chat with Susan Handy on the future of transportation. When: Thursday, Dec. 5 RSVP 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gzdQfP2D

Want to know what's been studied around AVs and safety? Or ebikes and health? Carsharing and the environment? This newly released resource from the #MobilityCOE has compiled and organized more than 400 studies and reports on new mobility. Check it out! ⤵

New research from Eric Morris, Brian Taylor and Samuel Speroni finds that Americans now spend about 51 minutes less per day on out-of-home activities compared to pre-pandemic levels. The authors say this trend of "going nowhere fast" will have big implications for land use, transportation, housing, and everyday life. Read more: Blog 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gFwfDnFK Open-Access Journal Article 🔓 https://lnkd.in/gSpTebqM #research #transportationplanning #travelbehavior #covid #postpandemic

The report on last month's UCLA Lake Arrowhead Symposium is out, thanks to the work of Juan Matute and his team at the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies. I talked with many attendees to get their thoughts on the report and its recommendations https://lnkd.in/gX9ujvii

Current and former UCLA ITS students - Join us on Tuesday, November 19th, from 6-7:30 PM over Zoom for an alumni panel featuring Joceline Suhaimi (Class of 2020, B.S. Civil Engineering), Lance MacNiven (Class of 2016, M.A. Urban Planning), and Avital Shavit (Class of 2004, M.A. Urban Planning) as they navigate careers in transportation in the public and private sectors. Come by for any questions about navigating the early phases of your career and advice on getting through the recruiting process. Please RSVP at the following link to join our Zoom event and ask any questions you may have for our speakers: https://lnkd.in/gQEai3Qh Tag a classmate and see you there!

Caltrain is hiring a Manager of Systemwide Planning. The position reports to UCLA ITS Alum Kansai U., who asked us to share. https://lnkd.in/g6XduyHv

🚨 Announcing Our New Book Club! 🚨 We’re thrilled to launch our new, quarterly Book Club, designed to keep UCLA ITS alumni and students connected. Our first selection: "Shifting Gears: Toward a New Way of Thinking about Transportation" by Susan Handy, distinguished professor at UC Davis and Director of the National Center for Sustainable Transportation. This thought-provoking book dives deep into transformative ideas shaping the future of transportation. 💡 How to Get Involved: 📚 Join the Conversation: Connect with us on Goodreads and discuss the book with others: https://lnkd.in/g4388kUM 📖 Borrow a Copy: UCLA students can stop by the ITS suite to borrow "Shifting Gears". 🗓 Special Event: Susan Handy will give a virtual talk about her book on Thursday, December 5th. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gzdQfP2D 🔍 More About the Author: Susan Handy is known for her research on transportation and land use, particularly the impact of neighborhood design on travel behavior. In "Shifting Gears," she explores new ideas that challenge the traditional thinking behind our current transportation system and highlights how these concepts are evolving toward a sustainable future. We look forward to your insights and participation! #BookClub #Transportation #UCLAITS #SustainableTransportation