Sustainable community-resilient alternative mobility (SCRAM)
SCRAM is a research project that comes out of a multidisciplinary partnership among SFU and UBC researchers: Dr. Vahid Hosseini (SFU Sustainable Energy Engineering), Dr. Alison Shaw (SFU Action on Climate Team (ACT) and Climate Innovation), Dr. Chris Buse (SFU Health Sciences), Dr. Amanda Giang (UBC Mechanical Engineering), and Dr. Mahmudur Fatmi (UBCO Engineering) to examine community-centered urban transportation decarbonization strategies. Utilizing extensive data from the City of Burnaby and Metro Vancouver alongside advanced modeling tools, the project aims to pinpoint opportunities and assess their impact on community resilience. Health impact assessments and environmental justice considerations will be critical components of the project’s mobility recommendations.
As municipalities craft action plans to achieve zero-emission targets, significant opportunities emerge to reduce urban vehicle kilometers traveled (VKT). While fleet electrification remains a prominent focus in both research and policy, it is essential to consider other pathways to decarbonize mobility that do not rely solely on electrification. Reducing VKT can substantially (a) lower emissions, (b) alleviate the immediate need for widespread private vehicle electrification, and (c) enhance climate resiliency while supporting broader community objectives.
Expanding mobility options is likely to boost community resilience and sustainability. This project aims to enhance Canadian capabilities in knowledge and tools, assisting community decision-making processes in pursuit of net-zero goals through exploring alternative transportation options. The project partners include the City of Burnaby, TransLink, Mobi Bike Share and Evo Car Share.
This project has been funded by NSERC Alliance grant.
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