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Graphic featuring the cover of Anthony Kenzo Salazar's UCLA master's project, How Bike Ridership Data Can Improve Bike Safety in Los Angeles, alongside a quote from advisor Adam Millard-Ball praising the project's use of data science and graphic design to identify where bicycle lanes can deliver the greatest benefits.
Promotional collage for UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies featuring scenes of buses, traffic, cyclists, students presenting research, networking, and international flags, with the text: “Be a part of #ResearchThatMovesUs” and “its.ucla.edu/prospective-students.”
Composite image of a 1947 California legislative act appropriating $920,000 to establish the Institute of Transportation and Traffic Engineering at the University of California. A highlighted inset enlarges the bill's title and opening section over a faded background of the original document.
Graphic of a computer appears on a blue background with text reading "Capstone Project Submissions for Luskin School Graduate Students: Professional-level analysis and recommendations to drive action at your organization. All capstones supervised by UCLA faculty member. Deadline to submit is Friday, August 14"
Graphic from UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies recognizing Nick Giorgio (MURP ’25) for the APA Los Angeles Academic Award of Merit for his project, “Evaluating All-Way Stops, Neighborhood Traffic Circles and Mini-Roundabouts in Los Angeles,” alongside a portrait and photos of Broxton Plaza activities.
Animated gif with colorful balloons rising up with the words "CONGRATS! 2026 Grads" inside.
Graphic announcing “California Transportation Foundation, Category Winner – Organized Research Program” alongside a map of California highlighting project case study cities, including Sacramento, Stockton, Fresno, San José, Pasadena, Colton, and San Diego.
Event flyer for a UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies talk titled “The Long Life of Urban Form: How the Past May Define the Future of L.A. Transit,” featuring a speaker headshot, scheduled for Wednesday, May 20th, 12:30–1:45 pm PT.
A UCLA transportation researcher in a red polo shirt is interviewed by a CBS Los Angeles reporter at the new Wilshire/Fairfax station during the opening of the LA Metro D Line extension. A large television camera is visible in the foreground, with transit riders and event attendees gathered in the background.
Event flyer for a UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies talk titled “Overbuilt: The High Costs and Low Rewards of U.S. Highway Construction,” featuring a speaker headshot, scheduled for Wednesday, May 13th, 12:30–1:45 pm PT.
Graphic featuring a policy report titled “Stress-Free Connections: A Best-Practices Analysis” by Annie Chan (MURP ’25), with a preview of a study on bike boulevards in Long Beach, Albuquerque, and Minneapolis, illustrated with small bicycle icons and a blue design.
Promotional slide for a UCLA transportation talk titled “Making Change Happen,” featuring a woman in a pink sweater, with event details: Wednesday, May 6th, 12:30–1:45 pm PT, over a background of a busy transit station.
Blue and gold UCLA Bruin Giving Day graphic with a bear silhouette and the text “Seize the Day, April 28–29, 2026” and “bruingivingday.ucla.edu.”
Alt text: Graphic promoting UCLA Bruin Giving Day with blue and gold design, a bear silhouette, and text reading “Mark Your Calendars April 28–29, 2026” and “bruingivingday.ucla.edu.”
Promotional graphic for a UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies event titled “Reparative Development: Destination Crenshaw as a Model for Community-Led Infrastructure,” featuring a speaker headshot, a highway/urban design background, and event details: Wednesday, April 29, 12:30–1:45 pm PT.
Interim Dean Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris stands at a podium. Beside her is a presentation slide depicting an image of a subway platform and text on sexual harassment in transit environments.
graphic for the report "Beyond Copenhagen: Walking & Cycling Success Stories from Cities Worldwide" by the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies. The left side shows the report cover, featuring a stylized bicycle with a globe as its rear wheel. The right side includes a quote: "Danish and Dutch cities are well known for their superb infrastructure that supports active travel. Our results show that their reputation is well deserved, but that cities can also look to a wider range of role models for inspiration. ... The wider message for local policy makers is that they have many models from which to seek inspiration."
Graphic promoting the Spring Perloff Lecture Series on L.A.’s transportation future, held Wednesdays in April and May from 12:30–1:45 pm PT, featuring speakers Jason Foster, Jody Litvak, Erick Guerra, and Genevieve Giuliano, with UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies branding.
Illustrated graphic of a parking lot help kiosk with a “HELP” sign, UCLA Center for Parking Policy logo, and text reading “Your parking questions—answered. Visit the Parking Help Desk” with parkingpolicycenter@its.ucla.edu displaced in front of a yellow oval.
Black-and-white scan of a flyer for UCLA's 1st Annual Transportation Faire '79 on April 25-26 featuring a panel on future transportation alternatives for Los Angeles. An illustration of a flying bus appears soaring over "UCLA" in block letters sitting on top of a pile of cars at the top of the flyer. Image credit: Daily Bruin
Black-and-white photo of a controlled car crash test, with two sedans colliding while cameras and sensors record the impact. Image credit: UCLA Samueli School of Engineering
Animated map of the Sacramento region showing how areas within a half-mile of major transit stops change under different interpretations of state zoning rules. Yellow circles mark the minimal interpretation, and the highlighted coverage expands when moving to a “maximal” interpretation (seen in blue).
The cover of "The High Cost of Free Parking" by Donald Shoup appears on a light blue background next to the number 21 in large font with animaed balloons spelling out "HBD" appearing over the number.
Graphic promoting “The Road to Repair: Transforming Infrastructure to Advance Environmental Justice,” a UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies mini-symposium, held Monday, March 2 on Zoom at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, shown on a blue patterned background with yellow and white text.
Graphic promoting event. On the left is a headshot of Joshua Schank. Event text reads: "Improving L.A.'s Transportation Policy Outcomes." On the right, a yellow box lists the date and time: “Wednesday, March 11th, 10:30–11:45 am PT.” At the bottom are the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies logo and a “100 Years in Motion” centennial mark. An image of the 110 freeway passing through downtown Los Angeles at night appears semi-translucent behind a blue background.
Graphic promoting “The Road to Repair: Transforming Infrastructure to Advance Environmental Justice,” a UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies mini-symposium, held Monday, March 2 on Zoom at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, shown on a blue patterned background with yellow and white text.
Event flyer featuring a blue patterned background with circular motifs and yellow text reading ‘The Road to Repair: Panel 2—Solutions and Opportunities in Freeway Removal,’ featuring headshots of Dr. Ben Crowther, Randolph Belle, and Yesenia Perez with their organizational affiliations.
Black-and-white photo of people walking up the Janss Steps toward UCLA campus, with Drake Stadium, parked cars, and hillside buildings visible in the background.
Event flyer featuring a blue patterned background with circular motifs and yellow text reading ‘The Road to Repair: Panel 1—Impacts and Inequities of Freeway Construction,’ featuring headshots of Adam Paul Susaneck, Demetria Murphy, Amy Castañeda, and Dilia Ortega with their organizational affiliations.
Graphic promoting event. On the left is a headshot of Jessica Meaney. Event text reads: "Investing in Sidewalks and Streets." On the right, a yellow box lists the date and time: “Wednesday, February 18th, 10:30–11:45 am PT.” At the bottom are the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies logo and a “100 Years in Motion” centennial mark. An image of a person skateboarding on a street in front of a two-story apartment building appears semi-translucent behind a blue background.
Graphic promoting “The Road to Repair: Transforming Infrastructure to Advance Environmental Justice,” a UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies mini-symposium, held Monday, March 2 on Zoom at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, shown on a blue patterned background with yellow and white text.
Graphic promoting event. On the left is a headshot of Alissa Walker. Event text reads: "L.A. From the Viewpoint of A Walker" On the right, a yellow box lists the date and time: “Wednesday, February 11th, 10:30–11:45 am PT.” At the bottom are the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies logo and a “100 Years in Motion” centennial mark. An image of a large city park with several trees and walking paths appears semi-translucent behind a blue background.
Black-and-white photo of several buses parked at a hillside bus stop, with people walking near a small shelter and benches, trees and campus buildings in the background.
Graphic promoting event. On the left is a headshot of Seleta Reynolds. Event text reads: "Strategic Innovation for L.A. Transportation." On the right, a yellow box lists the date and time: “Wednesday, February 4th, 10:30–11:45 am PT.” At the bottom are the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies logo and a “100 Years in Motion” centennial mark. An image of an underground LA Metro light rail train car passing through a platform appears semi-translucent behind a blue background.
Graphic promoting event. On the left is a headshot of Michael Schneider. Event text reads: "L.A.'s Transportation and Infrastructure is Broken. We Can Fix It." On the right, a yellow box lists the date and time: “Wednesday, January 28th, 10:30–11:45 am PT.” At the bottom are the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies logo and a “100 Years in Motion” centennial mark. An image of a protected bike lane with cyclists running parallel to a city street with cars appears semi-translucent behind a blue background.
Graphic announcing the 2025 Council of University Transportation Centers (CUTC) Neville A. Parker Memorial Award, featuring a report cover image and a portrait of a smiling young man standing in front of green cactus plants.
An image of a train at a transit station. Text over the image reads: "An Abundance Agenda for Transportation". Beneath that are logos for the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies, the Abundance Accelerator and the Possibility Lab at UC Berkeley.
Flyer for the UCLA Perloff Lecture Series on 100 Years of Transportation Research, featuring a blue-toned street scene background, UCLA Urban Planning and Institute of Transportation Studies logos, Wednesday dates January–March from 10:30–11:45 a.m., and a QR code with a link to join live.
Graphic showing side-by-side images of a report cover and a policy brief cover on a blue-to-yellow gradient background.
A group of people walks alongside the road with grass and trees on either side around sunset.
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies Director Adam Millard-Ball stands at a podium at UCLA’s Luskin Conference Center with a presentation slide behind him announcing the UCLA Center for Parking Policy, supported by Arnold Ventures.
A panel discussion with two speakers on stage addressing a seated audience in front of a large blue banner reading "UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs" next to a smaller black banner reading "UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies."
Cover of a UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies report titled “A Century of Transportation Studies at UCLA: 1925–2025,” featuring large “100” text over an aerial view of the UCLA campus.
A large group of professionally dressed people pose together in a wood-paneled government hearing room, with some seated at a black table and others standing behind them.
Dr. Regan Patterson and Carolyn Pugh stand next to each other and smile while holding a framed award plaque together at an event.
Screenshot of a website banner. Background image is a bunch of cars parked at curb meters. Box reads: "UCLA Center for Parking Policy: Looking for guidance on parking reform? Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates as we develop new policy briefs, case studies, and research summaries. We also work with organizations, including state and local governments, to provide policy research, strategic advice, and implementation support. Please contact us with your questions or to discuss a collaboration." Buttons for subscribe and contact us also visible.
Digitized 1929 issue of Southern Campus yearbook showing a two-page spread with ornate drop caps, decorative borders, and multiple columns of text. "University student body uses more automobiles than any other institution in the country, according to statistics compiled by Alpha Delta Sigma, national advertising fraternity, on the number and make of automobiles parked adjacent the campus Wednesday. Wednesday A.M. at 10 o'clock, when the survey was taken, there were 2,384 automobiles parked along the street near the campus and in the parking allotments. Of this number, 349 were touring cars, 589 were roadsters, 648 were sedans, and 798 were coupes. The survey further determined that 978 of the vehicles were Fords — 50 per cent were new models — 352 were Chevrolets, 148 were Buicks, 116 were Dodges, there were 106 Studebakers, 94 Chryslers were included, and 86 were of Essex make." Image - archive.org
Promotional event flyer with yellow text appears on a blue background reading "Eliminating Minimum Parking Requirements: Stories from Cities Across the Country." Below, additional text reads "A Mini-Symposium from the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies." Event details appear at the bottom: Tuesday, Nov. 17 on Zoom at 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Slide showing a 1958 “Master Plan of Freeways and Expressways” map for Southern California, with text on the right reading “Plan #6: You get a freeway! You get a freeway!” during a UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies presentation.
Promotional event flyer with yellow text appears on a blue background reading "Eliminating Minimum Parking Requirements: Stories from Cities Across the Country." Below, additional text reads "A Mini-Symposium from the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies." Event details appear at the bottom: Tuesday, Nov. 17 on Zoom at 10:00 AM Pacific Time