This study examines the effects of environmental factors and urbanization on Non-Motorized Transportation (NMT) infrastructure facilities in Delaware, with a focus on active transportation and micromobility modes. Building upon Phase I’s analysis of coastal inundation impacts on NMT facilities using GIS mapping and statistical analysis, Phase II expands the research scope to investigate urbanization phenomena and micro-modal transportation adoption. The research methodology incorporates public perception surveys and collaborative data collection with the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), and Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization (WILMAPCO). This comprehensive assessment aims to evaluate the resilience and adaptability of NMT infrastructure against environmental stressors while accounting for evolving urban mobility patterns and micromobility integration.
Universities Involved
University of Delaware
Principal Investigators
Ardeshir Faghri
Expected Research Outcomes & Impacts
The main outcomes of this research project will be a robust analysis of the impacts of coastal inundation (which was performed during Phase-I of this project), temperature fluctuations, and pluvial flooding on NMT and micro-modal facilities. This information will be invaluable to the planners and engineers in government and industry responsible for building and maintaining this infrastructure.
Subject Areas
Micromobility, Spatial analysis