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METRANS is dedicated to solving metropolitan transportation problems through research, education and outreach.


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Announcements
Research

New Earthquake Tools Help 'Lifelines'

METRANS research identifies method to predict probability of disruption to bridges, aqueducts, other lifeline infrastructure.

Neighborhoods Predict Residents' Commutes

Residents' commuting distance can be predicted by knowing the physical characteristics of their neighborhoods.

Legislation Re-Authorizes METRANS Funds

METRANS funding through 2006 is part of the Federal Transportation legislation passed in August.

Latest Research Reports Issued

Four new METRANS reports have been released, covering commuting, bus stations, bus ridership, and port labor.

Do Neighborhood Attributes Affect Commuting Times?

Freeway Bus Station Area Development: Critical Evaluation and Design Guidelines, A Case Study of (I-110) Harbor Transitway Stations

Increasing Bus Transit Ridership: Dynamics of Density, Land Use, and Population

Labor at the Ports: A Comparison of the ILA and ILWU

Announcing METRANS' National Urban Freight Conference

Dates, location, submission dates

New CSULB Economist's Research Will Alleviate Freeway Congestion

Seiji Steimetz studies congestion pricing, joins academics from consulting

Prof. Randolph Hall Named USC's Vice Provost for Research Advancement

Randy Hall's long interests in multidisciplinary research lead him to a top USC research post

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Education

Festivities To Greet New and Graduating MAGL Classes at CSULB

The fourth cohort MAGL class will be treated to a reception with alums, faculty

USC Transportation Alum Finds Variety at Parsons Binckerhoff

Recent USC transportation alum Tessie (Stephanie) Roberts finds variety and opportunity at large engineering firm

USC Students and New Graduates Garner Awards

New Ph.D. and Masters students receive numerous awards

METRANS Fall Seminar Schedule Reveals Far-Ranging Topics

Five lunchtime seminars cover topics from port labor markets and productivity to transportation finance and the aging society

Letter From The Director

METRANS Director Genevieve Giuliano's latest message

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