Policy Briefs

Title Date Author(s) Publication Notes Publication Type
People with Disabilities in California Want Density, Improved Streets and Buses to Help Pedestrians, Bus Riders, and Car Drivers February 2023 Prashanth S. Venkataram, Justin A. Flynn, Giovanni Circella Policy Brief
Rural Electric Vehicle Carsharing is Improving Household Mobility and Reducing Reliance on Personal Vehicles October 2022 Caroline Rodier, Brian Harold Policy Brief
Air Quality Impacts of Proposed Changes to Oregon’s Clean Fuels April 2022 Colin Murphy, Michael J. Kleeman, Guihua Wang, Yiting Li Policy Brief
Automated Vehicles are Expected to Increase Driving and Emissions Without Policy Intervention December 2021 Caroline Rodier, Miguel Jaller, Elham Pourrahmani, Anmol Pahwa, Joschka Bischoff, Joel Freedman Policy Brief
Electric Vehicle Carsharing is Helping to Fill Transit Gaps and Improve Mobility in Rural California December 2021 Caroline Rodier, Brian Harold Policy brief examining an electric vehicle carsharing pilot called Míocar, which seeks to provide carsharing to price-sensitive populations with low transit access at a price point that is more affordable than owning a personal vehicle. Policy Brief
Setting Transportation Network Company Policies to Increase Sustainability August 2021 Sam Fuller, Susan Handy, Mollie D'Agostino, Tatjana Kunz, Austin L. Brown Policy brief assessing the goals and effectiveness of transportation network company fees in achieving specific policy objectives, primarily congestion and emissions mitigation. Policy Brief
Telecommuting Rates During the Pandemic Differ by Job Type, Income, and Gender July 2021 Grant Matson, Sean McElroy, Giovanni Circella, Yongsung Lee Policy Brief
Local Policies for Better Micromobility June 2021 Austin L. Brown, Mollie D'Agostino, Sam Fuller Policy brief highlighting key themes from a series of ten interviews with U.S. cities with micromobility programs in their jurisdictions. Policy Brief
Improving Data Reporting for State Renewable Portfolio Standards August 2020 Ingrid Behrsin, Olivia Zanzonico, Johanna Heyer, Alejandro Prieto, Francesca Disano Policy brief presenting two simple strategies for improving state-level Renewable Portfolio Standards data reporting. Policy Brief
The effects of equitability policies on the ZEV market: Evidence from California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project April 2020 Sam Fuller, Austin Brown California’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (CVRP) is the largest zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) incentive program in the United States. This policy brief summarizes how changes to the CVRP incentive structure may have affected California's ZEV market. Policy Brief
Shared-Use Mobility Services Can Improve Access and Reduce Costs in Rural Disadvantaged Communities February 2020 Caroline Rodier, Laura Podolsky Policy Brief
Mobility Data Sharing: Challenges and Policy Recommendations August 2019 Mollie D'Agostino, Paige Pellaton, Austin Brown An overview of the top needs and challenges surrounding mobility data sharing and four relevant policy strategies. Policy Brief
Smart Charging of Electric Vehicles Will Reduce Emissions and Costs in a 100% Renewable Energy Future in California Austin L. Brown, Alan Jenn Policy Brief
Electric Vehicle Carsharing is Helping to Fill Transit Gaps and Improve Mobility in Rural California Caroline Rodier, Brian Harold Policy Brief