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Does transportation to school affect families’ housing choices?

Posted on February 25, 2010 in Publications

Dr. Yizhao Yangís OTREC project on understanding school travel examined the relationships between school transportation, neighborhood walkability, and where families choose to live. The study involved a 5,500-household survey of families with children attending selected public schools in Eugene, Oregon. In general, parents did consider school transportation in the process of deciding where to live. Unfortunately, housing opportunities around schools and in walkable communities are often limited. Dr. Yangís project suggests a need for greater coordination between community land use planning and school planning. The study also points to the value of continuing to educate the community about safe and active transportation options to school. The final report can be downloaded at: http://theotrec.org/project/184.

Tags: eugene, school travel, walkability, yizhao yang

OTREC Releases 2009 Annual Report and Fall Newsletter

Posted on December 13, 2009 in Publications

OTREC has released its latest newsletter as well as its 2008-2009 Annual Report. The Reportís new format emphasizes achievements in each of the three theme areas: integration of transportation and land use, advanced technology and healthy communities. There is also an Education section that presents OTRECís Outstanding Student of the Year, alumni highlights, the Visiting Scholars Program, and the student group activities on each of OTRECís four campuses. The Report includes an Executive Summary with a ìYear in Reviewî and highlights from the 2009 Oregon Transportation Summit.

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Spring 2009 OTREC Newsletter Available Now

Posted on April 29, 2009 in Publications

The Spring 2009 issue of OTREC's newsletter is now available, with news from students and faculty on all four OTREC campuses. The feature article examines UO Professor Nico Larco's work on "sustainable suburbs." Also included: highlights of recently completed research reports, an interview with OSU's Jason Ideker, and updates from our student groups. Do you know what OIT is doing with the National Park Service? Did you hear how PSUís Miller Grant is addressing sustainable transportation? Are you aware of the conferences and training opportunities that will be nearby this summer? Spend your next break with the OTREC Newsletter! Please email us if you would like a hard copy or to receive email notification of future issues.

Tags: miller grant, newsletter, nico larco

OTREC Livability Research Featured in RITA UTC Spotlight

Posted on March 23, 2009 in Publications

The USDOT’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) released their March 2009 UTC Spotlight, featuring OTREC Livability related research, mostly focused on projects at the University of Oregon led by Marc Schlossberg, Nico Larco and Yizhao Yang. New Secretary of Transportation LaHood has specifically mentioned livability as one of his priorities so this is a very timely publication. OTREC looks forward to continuing to address critical transportation needs in sync with national priorities.

Tags: marc schlossberg, nico larco, rita, yizhao yang

Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation publishes Winter Newsletter

Posted on January 31, 2009 in Publications

The Initiative for Bicycle & Pedestrian Innovation (IBPI) has published it’s Winter Newsletter. This issues includes updates on IBPI’s activities including the 2009 safe routes to school conference, upcoming workshops and the Trails Capstone Course as well as findings from the Portland Safe Routes to School Evaluation and results from the National Survey of Bicycle and Pedestrian Curriculum Report. For more information please visit IBPI’s website.

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