Coastal Research and Education Actions for Transportation Equity
US-DOT Tier-1 University Transportation Center
US-DOT Tier-1 University Transportation Center
Objectives:
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- Address durability challenges of nation’s ports and harbors integrated with multimodal coastal transportation infrastructure
- Foster equitable workforce development for the Blue Economy
- Become a leader in equitable technology transfer mechanisms
Objectives:
- Address durability challenges of nation’s ports and harbors integrated with multimodal coastal transportation infrastructure
- Foster equitable workforce development for the Blue Economy
- Become a leader in equitable technology transfer mechanisms
FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE DURABILITY AND EXTENDINGTHE LIFE OF
COASTAL TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE DURABILITY AND EXTENDINGTHE LIFE OF COASTAL TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
What is Blue Economy?
The sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, and ocean ecosystem health.
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- Fisheries
- Aquaculture
- Tourism
- Shipping
- Renewable energy
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What is Equity?
Equity in transportation seeks fairness in mobility and accessibility to meet the needs of all community members.
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- Highways
- Transit
- Pedestrians
- Micromobility
- Ferries
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What is Blue Economy?
The sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, and ocean ecosystem health.
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- Fisheries
- Aquaculture
- Tourism
- Shipping
- Renewable energy
What is Equity?
Equity in transportation seeks fairness in mobility and accessibility to meet the needs of all community members.
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- Highways
- Transit
- Pedestrians
- Micromobility
- Ferries
Faculty @ UPRM
Dr. Alberto M. Figueroa Medina
INCI – Transportation
alberto.figueroa3@upr.edu
Dr. Carla Lopez del Puerto
INCI – Construction Management
carla.lopezdelpuerto@upr.edu
Prof. Ismael Pagan Trinidad
INCI – Environmental & Water Resources
ismael.pagan@upr.edu
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mailing Address:
Puerto Rico Transportation Technology Transfer Center
Civil Engineering and Surveying Department
University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez Campus
P.O. Box 9000
Mayagüez, P.R. 00681-9000
Phones and Fax Numbers:
Direct Phone: 787-834-6385
Phone: 787-832-4040