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    Leveraging the Choice Not to Travel

    The most recent opinion piece by Steven Polzin points to the potential of utilizing remote services and telecommuting, accelerated by the pandemic, as a means to substantially reduce vehicle miles traveled and associated negative impacts.

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    Changing Travel Behavior Insights From the 2021 National Surveys

    This TOMNET brief discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on transportation, using data from the American Community Survey, American Time Use Survey, and Consumer Expenditure Survey to gain insights into changing travel behaviors in 2021.

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    Abbie Dirks receives the 2022 TOMNET Best Student Award at the prestigious CUTC Annual Student Awards Banquet

    Washington, DC | Jan 7, 2023

    FUTURE OF COMMUTING IN AMERICA

    The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the 2020 American Community Survey (ACS) commuting data, raising questions about its use in future transportation planning. In the most recent TOMNET policy brief, Prof. Steve Polzin discusses both the 2020 results and the role of the ACS in future transportation planning.

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    Autonomous Vehicles Serving Local Mobility Needs

    A Panel Discussion Presented by TOMNET University Transportation Center & ASU Office of Applied Innovation

    Friday, September 23, 2022 | 8:00am to 9:45am | Los Angeles, CA

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    New Projects

    Are On-Demand Mobility Services Cost-Effective for First/Last Mile Travel? A Comparative Analysis
    University of Washington

    An Empirical Assessment of the Role of Attitudes and Identification in Safety Research
    University of South Florida

    Evolution of Mode Use Due to COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States: Implications for the Future of Transit
    Arizona State University

    What Is the New Normal? An Analysis of Post-COVID-19 Commute and Work Patterns
    Georgia Institute of Technology

    The Influence of Mode Use on Level of Satisfaction with Daily Travel Routine: A Focus on Automobile Driving in the United States
     Arizona State University

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    Latest Publications

    Commuting in America in 2020 and Beyond: Observations, Planning Challenges, and Implications for the American Community Survey Transportation Questions
    Policy Brief

    The Stability of Transport-Related Attitudes Over Time: A Case Study During COVID-19
    Project Report

    An Exploratory Analysis to Estimate the Value of Free Charging Bundle in Electric Vehicle Purchases
    Project Report

    Attitudes Towards Emerging Mobility Options and Technologies – Phase 3: Survey Data Compilation and Analysis for Phoenix, AZ
    Project Report

    TOMNET Consortium

    Advancing Transport Operations and Mobility Networks for a ​Smart, Safe, Sustainable, and Equitable Transportation Future