SUMC News and Announcements

EVgo Equal Access Charging Hubs (EACH) Project Evaluation
From the Shared-Use Mobility Center
 

The Equal Access Charging Hubs (EACH) program is an initiative from fast-charging network EVgo to develop eight DC fast charging hubs in disadvantaged communities in California. Beginning in 2019, the sites, which are located in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, were activated.

The Evaluation captures the process of planning, trying, and learning to develop the sites and gives an overview of Shared and Electric Mobility. By the numbers, these 8 sites have served over 22,000 charging sessions, powering 975,600+ miles of EV driving, and avoiding the burn of about 40,150 gallons of gas. 

UN Emissions Gap Report
From the U.N. Environment Programme

The UN's annual report spotlights the gap between current CO2 emissions and reduction goals. The 2020 edition takes the COVID-19 pandemic into account, finding that despite a slight dip, we are still far below where we need to be.

Where Do We Go From Here? Breaking Down Barriers to Bicycling in the U.S.
From People for Bikes

Principal Investigator Charles T. Brown and his team at Rutgers University review the factors that prevent bicycling inclusivity in BIPOC and low-income communities—and determine what infrastructure and incentives are needed for them to start.

Pedestrian Safety and Social Equity in Oregon
From the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)

Pedestrian crash rates are disproportionately higher in low-income areas and communities of color. This report from ODOT looks at the built environment, travel activity, and social equity in determining where and why this is the case. 

Do Drivers Dream of Walking? An Investigation of Travel Mode Dissonance from the Perspective of Affective Values
From the Journal of Transport & Health

This report examines how different transportation modes affect travelers’ feelings of well-being, studying the disparity between the actual primary mode of travel and what travelers view as the ideal and providing insights to guide future behavior.