Vanderbilt researcher receives $3.9 million in grants to redesign regional transit system using artificial intelligence, community engagement

Dubey’s NSF project, “Mobility for all:  Harnessing emerging transit solutions for underserved communities,” will focus on developing technology to design micro-transit systems to serve areas where fixed line transit is not economical. The system would dynamically generate routes that more easily enable passengers to access service from stops based on rider demand, similar to ride sharing shuttle or pool service. In addition, the grants provide funding for community engagement efforts to understand key challenges and communicate new solutions in service adoption.