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A curb inventory refers to an assessment or record of the curb space in a particular area. Traditionally, it has been a static list or documentation. However, with the evolving dynamics of curbs involving various agencies, private-sector collaborations, and evolving demands, there's a need to move beyond this static approach. A digital curb inventory, for instance, serves as a tool for cities to visualize, analyze, and continuously update curb strategies and regulations. It facilitates communication with the private sector, enabling them to effectively manage commercial delivery fleets, designate parking spots for scooters, and guide real-time ride-hailing operations.
Start Date: May 2024
Funding: U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) SMART (Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation) Grants Program
Project Budget: $100,000
Principal Investigator(s): Dr. Anne Goodchild
Summary:
The UFL will lead research initiatives within the Open Mobility Foundation’s SMART Curb Collaborative, contribute academic content and presentations to the group, and work closely with Cityfi and the Collaborative to support joint deliverables. The UFL will focus on three main thematic areas of inquiry to inform comparative learnings and insights across the Collaborative: curb infrastructure, curb policy, and curb demand.
The UFL will lead research initiatives within the Open Mobility Foundation’s SMART Curb Collaborative, contribute academic content and presentations to the group, and work closely with Cityfi and the Collaborative to support joint deliverables. The UFL will focus on three main thematic areas of inquiry to inform comparative learnings and insights across the Collaborative: curb infrastructure, curb policy, and curb demand.