Mobility Lab

When it comes to travel behavior research, commuting behavior tends to take the spotlight. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, let's look at some of the recent holiday travel research. mobilitylab.org/2020/11/18/a-q…

"A whopping 13 out of 17 major transit measures on state and local ballots across the U.S. yesterday passed, bringing the public transportation industry’s 2020 win rate at the ballot box to a stunning 92 percent." usa.streetsblog.org/2020/11/04/sta…

"While this meeting is a beginning of the VPRA in many ways it’s also a culmination of efforts taken by Virginia to preserve and expand its passenger rail across the state." ggwash.org/view/79470/vpr…

Arlington residents have just a few more hours to make their voices heard on street safety issues they have experienced across the county. Here's why your input makes a difference. mobilitylab.org/2020/10/22/a-d…

What’s the cost of fare-free transit? mobilitylab.org/2020/10/29/we-…

The evidence that eliminating fares leads to greater ridership and a more equitable transit system is mixed. Research indicates that eliminating fares can increase ridership, but the devil is in the details. We look at the pros and cons in a COVID-19 world mobilitylab.org/2020/10/29/we-…

Public feedback on #arlington roadways are open until 10/30, you can already see trends appearing. On North Pershing Drive, excessive speeding (red) has been noted along the entirety of the street even with recent additions of stop signs and traffic lights mobilitylab.org/2020/10/22/a-d…

Ever walked along a stretch of road in the county and thought "their should be a better crosswalk here"🤔 Now's your opportunity to provide your personal perspective in #Arlington, here's why you should take the 5 minutes to do so. mobilitylab.org/2020/10/22/a-d…

We were thrilled to recently join @ActivateARL, a brand new podcast that hopes to inspire everyone to rethink the way they move. Give it a listen on your afternoon walk! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/act…

#Arlingtonians have until Friday (10/30) to help the county identify problem areas for pedestrians on local roadways. Gathering individual perspective is an important step towards #VisionZero, here's why. mobilitylab.org/2020/10/22/a-d…

The problem with being a pedestrian is you can do everything right and still suffer the consequences of a car-dominated world. PSA's won't make streets safer- action will. Arlington is looking for your feedback, here's why your input matters. mobilitylab.org/2020/10/22/a-d…

As part of Arlington’s Vision Zero planning efforts to combat pedestrian deaths and to build upon the crash dataset, community engagement is currently taking place to learn more about everyday experiences while walking, biking, and driving in Arlington. mobilitylab.org/2020/10/22/a-d…

A look at how personal perspectives can help identify problems, build upon data, and make our roadways safer for pedestrians. mobilitylab.org/2020/10/22/a-d…

It's always a good time to revisit this insightful piece by @jacknarron mobilitylab.org/2020/08/04/how…

Riding an e-scooter in D.C. may come with a new set of safety precautions, here's what you need to know. washingtonpost.com/local/traffica…

Seven months later, the CDC recommends face coverings while using public transportation. “This is too little, too late and downright shameful,” John A. Costa, international president of the Amalgamated Transit Union washingtonpost.com/health/2020/10…

Census responses are due today! Here's your final reminder that your input matters when it comes to local transportation options. mobilitylab.org/2020/04/10/why…

We're looking forward to joining the Autonomous Vehicle webinar this afternoon put on by @VTmetroDC. Need a primer before listening? Read up on a recent report by @VTMURP students on local perceptions of AVs. mobilitylab.org/2020/08/26/stu…

@Jay_Pitter Yes! We just wrote a piece about the car industry and how their advertising habits vastly underrepresent the true costs (both societal and fiscal) of driving and instead portray dangerous and unrealistic scenarios. mobilitylab.org/2020/10/08/the…

I’ve been thinking (& reading) a lot about the psychology of mobility, especially during debates re: street reallocation & equity. The car industry has studied customer psychology for decades; it’s time we examine the motivations behind mobility choices across various groups.

U.S. TV viewers are familiar with the long lists of side effects FDA requires pharmaceutical companies to include in their commercials- what would a car commercial look like with the same parameters? mobilitylab.org/2020/10/08/the…