Do Post-Pandemic Travel Shifts Warrant Changes to California’s Transportation Policies and Plans?

Status

In Progress

Project Timeline

October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

Principal Investigator

Project Team

Hao Ding

Campus(es)

UCLA

Project Summary

Remote work, online shopping, and streaming surged during the pandemic and remain high today, changing how people and goods move. This project synthesizes research on post-pandemic travel patterns and interviews transportation leaders and equity advocates to explore how policies and investments should evolve to meet new demands while supporting environmental and equity goals.