Policy Papers
Informed, research-driven policymaking is central to improving our transportation sector. Our expertise in this area helps guide civic leaders to harness the power of intelligent transportation systems, while managing the inherent risks and protecting constituents. Based in the rigorous, cutting-edge findings of CMU faculty and drawing upon Heinz College’s expertise in data-driven public policy, our policy papers are a roadmap for the future of transportation legislation.
Improving Safety for Battery Electric Vehicles
Dr. Corey Harper, Chris Hendrickson, and Karen Lightman with assistance from Sanjeev M. Naiek, Sorawich Aungsuthar and Haoming Yang, 2024
Dr. Jeremy Michalek, Dr. Daniel Armanios, Dr. Corey Harper, Dr. Destenie Nock, Dr. Kate Whitefoot, Dr. Matthew Bruchon, Dr. Mahtot Gebresselassie, Connor Forsythe, Lily Hanig, Adam Koling, 2022
How to Make Sense of Bus Transit Automation?
Nikolas Martelaro*, Sarah E. Fox*, Jodi Forlizzi, Raj Rajkumar, Chris Hendrickson, Stan Caldwell, Spring 2022
Driver Warning Technologies and Partial Vehicle Automation
Stan Caldwell, Corey Harper, Chris Hendrickson and Constantine Samaras, Spring 2021
Parking Management Scenario Planning for the Port Authority of Allegheny County
Aly Caito, Ali Iftikhar, Erika Montana, Sanjay Renduchintala, and Shirish Verma, May 2021
Comment on California Air Resources Board's Proposed Clean Miles Standard
Matthew Bruchon, Jeremy Michalek, May 2021
Accelerating Decarbonization of the U.S. Energy System
Chris T. Hendrickson and Vivian Loftness, 2021
Societal Impacts of a Complete Street Project in a Mixed Urban Corridor: Case Study in Pittsburgh
Rick Grahn, Chris T. Hendrickson, H. Scott Matthews, Sean Z. Qian, Corey D. Harper, February 2021
Stan Caldwell and Chris Hendrickson, September 2019
Recommended Policies for the 21st Century Trends in US Mobility
Rick Grahn, Stan Caldwell and Chris Hendrickson, Summer 2019
Which Alternative Fuel Technology is Best for Transit Buses?
Fan Tong, Chris Hendrickson, Allen Biehler, Paulina Jaramillo, and Stephanie Seki, January 2017
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles 2040 Vision
Chris Hendrickson, Allen Biehler, Yeganeh Mashayekh, July 2014