This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant awarded under the NSF Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) provides $302,001.00 to the Regents of the University of Minnesota to support research on multimodal transit services that combine fixed-route public transit with shared mobility options, while accounting for uncertainties in travel time, demand, and rider preferences. The goal is to develop an integrated optimization framework to enhance the effectiveness of multimodal transit systems in reducing private vehicle usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and urban congestion, while improving affordable transportation access for underserved populations. The research outcomes are expected to advance theories and computational methods in transportation network problems under uncertainty, as well as contribute to curriculum development, diversity in STEM fields, undergraduate research, and K-12 outreach activities. The project is scheduled to run from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027.
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