Global Research and Innovation

Research Studies

Browse TMF supported research studies.

Policy

TMF Introductory Training for Human Centered Design and Journey Mapping

Introduction to Human Centered Design concepts and TMF’s approach to integrating these techniques into our projects. The short training provides a concise narrative and resources.

Human-Centered Design

A More Effective Framework for Mobility Infrastructure Planning

We describe and apply a system model called Evolvability Analysis that can help municipal governments understand, evaluate, and optimize technology selection and implementation as they plan for multi-year and multi-phased mobility system enhancements.

Planning Public Transport

Distributed Care Networks: Expanding Access to Quality Prosthetic Devices and Services

Using the latest in digital design technology, we enable cost-effective healthcare services that improve mobility and quality of life for limb wearers.

Personal Mobility Technology

Autonomous Transportation and Its Potential to Transform Suburban Life

Can we develop models and guidance that will help us address issues such as congestion and affordable universal access?

Autonomy Community Connectivity Environment

Helping Cities Manage and Prevent Traffic Congestion in Real-Time

Can we create tools that use the latest principles in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to achieve effective, dynamic, real-time management across all ground transportation modes?

Intelligent Systems

A Better Journey Mapping Tool for Mobility Service Design

Can we improve upon design-centered tools such as customer journey maps and apply them in a more systematic way to improve a user's mobility experience?

Human-Centered Design

Assessing the Transition to Centralized Public Transit in Latin American Cities

Will investments in more formal, publicly owned and maintained transit alternatives improve the quality of life in low-income Latin American communities?

Public Transport

Electric Vehicle Charger Access and Equity

Can we develop analytic tools to optimize the deployment of public EV chargers and ensure convenient and equitable access for all?

Electric Vehicle Electric Vehicle Charging Equity EV Infrastructure

Hydrogen Scenario Calculator - Understanding Potential Impacts of the H2 Economy

Hydrogen Innovation

Designing Inclusive Mobility Solutions for Tech Hubs

Can we engage with current and future residents to design transit services that ensure equal access and accommodate population growth?

Inclusion

Integrated Pedestrian Vision System

Can we develop tools to create sustainable mobility experience for all?

Intelligent Systems

Agromovil - Farm to Market Ecosystem

Can we apply technology to inform and to connect farmers to transporters, insurers, banks, and ultimately to consumers so that food waste is significantly reduced?

Innovation Logistics

MIT Mobility of the Future Study

Can Industry, NGOs, and Government work together to consider how the future might unfold and prepare optimal strategies for all possibilities?

Interoperability

ThruDoor - A Human Companion Mobility Service & App

Can we use smart phone and other technology to match a user with needs to a trained and verified assistant, so they can complete any journey with confidence?

Inclusion

Modeling the Impact of Shared Mobility Services on Public Transit Systems

Can we model the dynamic relationship between these ecosystems to understand how TNCs can complement public transit and contribute to overall improvements in mobility within a metropolitan area?

Public Transport Shared Mobility

Social Equity Consideration in Transportation Finance

Can we develop a framework for evaluating proposed transportation projects to ensure they will result in equitable outcomes across all of society?

Inclusion

Transferring Mobility Successes from City to City

Can we offer target cities the keys to success from "smart cities" with effective implementation strategies?

Community Innovation