UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 29/09/2026We had so much fun talking transportation with this year's incoming and returning UCLA Luskin students at last week's Block Party. Welcome, class of 2028! Learn more about studying transportation at UCLA here its.ucla.edu/prospec... 000
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Can parking policies be manipulated to obscure religious bias? UCLA and UC Santa Cruz researchers tackle a topic overlooked by parking researchers in a recent national study. Continue reading here its.ucla.edu/2026/09/28/p... 030
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 23/09/2026“[Donald Shoup] made the importance of parking policy impossible to ignore ...That’s what we hope to carry forward through the center.” Take a look back on the UCLA Center for Parking Policy's first year. Continue reading hereits.ucla.eduUCLA’s Parking Center Celebrates 1 Year - UCLA Institute of Transportation StudiesEstablished in summer 2025, the center brings together researchers, policymakers and community members to better understand parking policy and support cities working to improve it. 052
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 10/09/2026If we treated our electric grid the way we treat driving, rolling blackouts would be the norm. This is our world with traffic, as explained by @UCLALuskin Brian Taylor. Watch the full talk here: www.youtube.com/live/x8tES4Z... #UCLATransportation100 021
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 03/09/2026To celebrate 100 years of transportation education and research at UCLA, we got our hands dusty, scoured the scholarship databases, and consulted our honorary historians Brian Taylor and Mark Garrett. Read our transportation story here: escholarship.org/uc/... 010
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 31/08/2026At UCLA ITS, students aren't just doing research — they are making an impact. Learn more about studying transportation at UCLA here its.ucla.edu/prospec... 021
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 26/08/2026In celebration of back-to-school season, we wanted to highlight this toolkit from cityLAB UCLA on engaging youth in urban mobility planning processes. Get inspired and learn new strategies for engagement and participatory design: escholarship.org/uc/... #UCLATransportation100 010
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 20/08/2026How do people experiencing homelessness use different transportation modes and spaces — and how can agencies best respond? Join UCLA ITS on September 22 for a mini-symposium on transportation and homelessness. Learn more and registerits.ucla.eduThe Intersections of Transportation and Homelessness - UCLA Institute of Transportation StudiesThis mini-symposium explores why and how people experiencing homelessness use different transportation modes and spaces and how agencies can best respond and balance their different priorities. 011
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Great transportation research deserves to reach beyond academia. Join our mailing list to stay informed about new research, events, podcasts, and more. Subscribe here its.ucla.edu/subscribe/ 012
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 12/08/2026The deadline to submit a UCLA Luskin capstone proposal closes THIS FRIDAY, August 14. Don't miss the opportunity to receive graduate-level support on a planning issue your organization or agency is trying to tackle. Submit your idea here docs.google.com/form... 042
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Understanding youth mobility requires more than metrics — it requires engaging children and teens directly. Learn more about cityLAB UCLA's work in Los Angeles' Westlake neighborhood to foster independent youth mobility escholarship.org/uc/... #UCLATransportation100 #BackToSchool 010
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 05/08/2026This year's capstone prize winner Anthony Salazar used Metro Bike Share data to map where Angelenos ride most and identify where new bike lanes are needed. Explore the project and read more escholarship.org/uc/item/95h4... 031
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Congratulations to all of our 2026 UCLA ITS capstone honorable mentions! Check out all student projects from this year here its.ucla.edu/2026/07/17/i...its.ucla.eduITS awards capstone reimagining bike safety and ridership data in Los Angeles - UCLA Institute of Transportation StudiesWith innovative use and visualization of data, Anthony Salazar MURP '26 reevaluated LADOT's current approach to bike infrastructure planning and sketched out alternatives. 111
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Where should new bike lanes go in Los Angeles? Which type of road diets are most effective? Get these questions answered and more. Submit a proposal for a 2026-27 graduate student capstone by AUGUST 14 docs.google.com/form... 021
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Congrats to Anthony Salazar, winner of this year's UCLA ITS capstone grand prize! 🎉 In partnership with LADOT, his project uses multiple data sources — instead of crash data — to prioritize where new bike lanes are needed most. Explore the research here its.ucla.edu/2026/07... 021
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Join a global community of students, faculty, and alumni who are dedicated to advancing #ResearchThatMovesUs. Learn more about studying transportation at UCLA here its.ucla.edu/prospec... 021
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 17/07/2026How we measure urban heat makes a big difference in the solutions we pursue. UCLA researchers make a case for measuring heat differently, and using shade as a strategy in the process.bit.lyShould Cities Use Cooler Pavements? - Transfers MagazineStreets may not by themselves be a big enough source to meaningfully influence regional heat islands. 054
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 17/07/202679 years ago, the CA Legislature established the Institute for Transportation and Traffic Engineering. We're proud to celebrate this milestone during our #UCLATransportation100 celebration. Learn more its.ucla.edu/100-years/ 020
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Each year, UCLA urban planning graduate students partner with local agencies and organizations to tackle some of our region's most pressing transportation issues. Submit a proposal for the 2026-27 academic year by AUGUST 14 here docs.google.com/form... 011
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 30/06/2026We are excited to share that Nick Giorgio MURP '25 received an Academic Award of Merit from APA Los Angeles for his capstone project on traffic-calming improvements for L.A.'s neighborhoods. Congratulations, Nick! Read the policy brief here escholarship.org/uc/... 032
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 26/06/2026🎉Please join us in congratulating Eisha Shakeel MURP '25 on receiving an Academic Award of Excellence from APA Los Angeles for her capstone on the revitalization of Westwood's Broxton Plaza! Read the policy brief here escholarship.org/uc/... 011
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 24/06/2026And that's a wrap on Season 2 of #RoadScholars! As transit agencies are using more microtransit services to increase reach and access, UC Irvine's Michael Hyland joins us to discuss how agencies can think about pricing, fleet sizing and success. Listen now lewis.ucla.edu/2026/06/24/1... 000
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Collaborate with students from a top-ranked planning program in the country. Submit a proposal for graduate student research projects for the 2026-2027 academic year by Friday, August 14 its.ucla.edu/capstone-sol... 011
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 12/06/2026🎓👏Congratulations to the UCLA Class of 2026! 🎓👏 Stay tuned to explore all of the amazing work our Luskin students have been up to this year. In the meantime, check out previous students' award-winning capstone projects here #GoBruins #ClassOf2026 141
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 10/06/2026#RoadScholars new episode out now! This week, UC Berkeley's Daniel Chatman joins the podcast to unpack what happens to driving rates when transit-oriented developments bring in higher-income households. Listen now lewis.ucla.edu/2026/06/10/1... 010
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 09/06/2026As we wrap up another school year, we reflect back on the ideas, people, and movements that have inspired 100 years of transportation research and education at UCLA. Learn more about our history here: escholarship.org/uc/item/6x49... #UCLATransportation100 040
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 28/05/2026That’s a wrap on the 2025–26 Perloff Lecture Series! Celebrating a century of transportation research at UCLA, 13 dynamic speakers reflected on the past, present, and future of transportation in Los Angeles. Full series here youtube.com/playlist... #UCLATransportation100youtube.com100 Lecture SeriesThe Perloff Lecture Series on 100 Years of Transportation Research at UCLA is presented by the UCLA Department of Urban Planning and the UCLA Institute of Tr... 020
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 27/05/2026#RoadScholars Episode 2 out now! Learn how discrepancies in local interpretation of recent state housing bills have been impacting transit service and capacity. 🎧 Listen here lewis.ucla.edu/2026/05/27/1... 011
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 21/05/2026We’re excited to share that our project, The Implications of Freeway Siting in California, was selected as the Organized Research Program winner by the CA Transportation Foundation! Thank you to the full team at UC Davis ITS & UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge. More here its.ucla.edu/project... 011
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 20/05/2026🚨Happening soon! A transit future will take more than investments alone. Don't miss USC's Genevieve Giuliano for a conversation on how Los Angeles itself will need to change to truly transform mobility. We'll get started shortly after 12:30 pm PT www.youtube.com/live... #UCLATransportation100youtube.com100 Lecture Series: The long life of urban form: How the past may define the future of LA Transit - YouTubeIn an era of rapid technological change — from e-bikes to autonomous vehicles to delivery bots, as well as major policy efforts to transform Los Angeles to a... 010
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Is L.A.'s built environment ready for a transit future? Don't miss USC's Genevieve Giuliano live on May 20 for a conversation on the city's crossroads between status quo or transformative mobility. Tune in here www.youtube.com/live... #UCLATransportation100 021
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Welcome back, #RoadScholars listeners! To kick things off this spring, we spoke with formerly UCLA's @amyelee.com on what happens when states take the lead on parking reform. 🎧 Listen to the episode here lewis.ucla.edu/2026/05/13/1... 030
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Happening soon! The U.S. has continued to funnel millions into highways despite shifting public priorities. Don't miss Erick Guerra live for a conversation on how policymakers can correct decades of overbuilding. We'll get started shortly after 12:30 pm PTyoutube.com100 Lecture Series: The high costs & low rewards of US highway construction with Erick Guerra - YouTubeSince the 1956 inception of the Highway Trust Fund, the U.S. has spent approximately $2.5 trillion (inflation-adjusted) on highways, with 60% of that investm... 010
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Caught on camera talking transit 🚇📺👋 Our own @jacoblwasserman.bsky.social was out for the opening of @metrolosangeles.bsky.social D Line extension sharing thoughts with media on what the expansion means for LA mobility. 0131
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Since the mid-1950s, the U.S. has spent roughly $2.5 trillion on highways. University of Pennsylvania's Erick Guerra joins us live on May 13 to unpack the economic and social impacts of these investments. Tune in here www.youtube.com/live... #UCLATransportation100 010
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 06/05/2026🚨Happening soon! Even the best transportation projects can face major roadblocks to implementation. After years in transit leadership, Jody Litvak knows how to navigate them. We'll get started shortly after 12:30 pm PT. Join us live here www.youtube.com/live... #UCLATransportation100youtube.com100 Lecture Series: Making Change Happen with Jody Litvak - YouTubeEven with a great idea, and excellent planning and design, change is often painfully, frustratingly slow. In this talk, Jody Litvak draws from her 40-year ca... 010
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Happy #BikeMonth! 🚲 We’re celebrating students improving safe, equitable cycling in LA. Last year, Annie Chan MURP ’25 partnered with LADOT to study how peer cities build low-stress bike networks. Check out the policy brief here escholarship.org/uc/... 100
Reposted by UCLA Institute of Transportation StudiesAmy Lee @amyelee.com · 24/04/2026Super excited to hear about parking policy change in the PNW from Catie Gould. Tune in on May 7. 092
Reposted by UCLA Institute of Transportation StudiesSightline Institute @sightline.org · 20/04/2026What happens when states take the lead on parking reform? Join @uclaits.bsky.social on May 7, with @citizen-cate.bsky.social on passing WA's SB 5184 and @amyelee.com on how CA's AB 2097 is playing out on the ground. Sign up at the link below!its.ucla.eduState Preemption of Parking Minimums: Insights from Washington and California - UCLA Institute of Transportation StudiesWhat happens when states take the lead on parking reform? This event explores the growing movement to preempt minimum parking requirements at the state level, with attention to how policy design varie... 195
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Even the best ideas can stall without the right path to implementation. Join us live on May 6 for a conversation with former Metro executive @JodyLitvak on how to get projects across bureaucratic finish lines. Tune in here www.youtube.com/live... #UCLATransportation100 011
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Final hours! 🚨 Support UCLA Luskin to fuel student success and innovative research centers like the Center for Parking Policy. Help us hit 130 gifts to unlock a $25K student bonus bruingivingday.ucla.... #BruinGivingDay #FinishStrong #LuskinPride 000
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Happening soon! Don't miss Jason Foster live to learn about how Destination Crenshaw is transforming the transit corridor into an anchor for legacy businesses and environmental resilience. We’ll get started shortly after 12:30 pm PT. Join here www.youtube.com/live... #UCLATransportation100youtube.com100 Lecture Series: Destination Crenshaw as Model for Community-Led Infrastructure with Jason Foster - YouTubeFor decades, major transit projects in Los Angeles have often bypassed or displaced Black communities. Jason Foster (President and CEO of Destination Crensha... 010
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 28/04/2026It’s here! 🙌 Bruin Giving Day is live. Support UCLA Luskin to fuel education and real-world impact, including the Center for Parking Policy. Help us reach 130 gifts to unlock a $25,000 student bonus. Give now: bruingivingday.ucla.... 000
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Bruin Giving Day starts tomorrow! Help unlock $25,000 when we hit 130 gifts. 🎓💙💛 Your support fuels student success and research, including the Center for Parking Policy, advancing smarter parking and land use policy. Give early: bruingivingday.ucla.... #BruinGivingDay #UCLALuskin 000
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 22/04/2026For communities that have been displaced or bypassed by transit for decades, transit must be more than a tool for mobility. Don't miss Destination Crenshaw's Jason Foster live next week for a critical discussion on reparative development www.youtube.com/live... #UCLATransportation100 100
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 17/04/2026🎤 Moments from UCLA Luskin Summit 2026: Interim Dean Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris emphasized the need to review safety policies through a gender lens so we can better understand their impact on women. Learn more about this transit safety work here: lewis.ucla.edu/publi... 010
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Local investments to encourage walking and cycling have the collective potential to reduce global emissions by 6%, according to a recent study by UCLA ITS and Google. Learn more about how we can reach these global climate and health benefits escholarship.org/uc/... #UCLATransportation100 010
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 08/04/2026The spring lineup for our Perloff lecture series is here! After covering the historic forces that have shaped how we get around L.A., we now turn to the future of transportation — and how to ensure mobility for all. youtube.com/playlist... #UCLATransportation100 010
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Cities around the world have embraced active transportation as a climate strategy. What if this happened on a global scale? Researchers from UCLA ITS teamed up with Google to find out. Explore the research and policy playbook here youtu.be/zc3STVVfN1U... #WorldHealthDay #UCLATransportation100 youtu.beThe Global Potential for Walking and CyclingA groundbreaking new study from UCLA and Google analyzed travel patterns in more than 11,500 cities — representing about 41% of the world’s urban population — making it the most comprehensive global study of active transportation to date. The findings show that cities with dense, people-centered str 000
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies @uclaits.bsky.social · 03/04/2026The parking help desk is officially open! Send your questions to parkingpolicycenter@... and get connected with case studies, policy guidance & more. Follow UCLA CPP on LinkedIn here linkedin.com/showcas... 010