Personal automobility is critical for accessing economic and social opportunities in the auto-
oriented built environment of the United States. Despite declines over the past 40 years …

The Hispanic population in Texas has increased numerically faster than any other racial or
ethnic group in the past 2 decades. If these trends continue, Texas is likely to become a …

The automobile plays a central role in the mobility of most households since in almost all
metropolitan areas and neighborhoods within them automobiles offer greater access to …

Immigration has altered the demographic composition of California where the foreign-born
population now comprises more than one-quarter of the population. Despite this staggering …

We examine the role of gender in access to household resources, in particular the
household automobile. Drawing on data from the 2012 California Household Travel Survey …

In auto-oriented communities, access to an automobile is essential for good mobility, but not
everyone owns a car or is able to drive. Little is known about how individuals in these …

Carpooling may be defined as shared ride trips via private automobiles for the journey to
and from work. In the past, researchers argued that carpoolers could not be distinguished …

The implications of racial residential segregation on travel behavior have remained
understudied, despite the persistent existence of segregation. Using the 2009 National …

Auto ownership behavior is driven by complex relationships that can vary dramatically
across different traveler groups and communities. Differences in auto ownership among …

Carsharing operations such as Zipcar have grown in popularity in the last two decades, and
provide a case study for examining transportation equity. These programs provide a vehicle …