Deep learning helps predict traffic crashes before they happen
A deep model was trained on historical crash data, road maps, satellite imagery, and GPS to enable high-resolution crash maps that could lead to safer roads.
A deep model was trained on historical crash data, road maps, satellite imagery, and GPS to enable high-resolution crash maps that could lead to safer roads.
Long-term study of Melbourne, Australia, shows how urban development and change affects pedestrians, not just automobiles.
Results show infection rates increase across communities; individuals in low-income areas and those in poor health are at highest risk.
In their new book, “Urban Play,” MIT researchers advance the idea of using technology to make urban life creative and unpredictable.
Researchers affiliated with the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub find that paving material selection could mitigate extreme heat and greenhouse gas emissions.
Using an untapped resource, the Malden River Project is boosting social resilience along with climate mitigation in the gateway city of Malden, Massachusetts.
MIT economist sees overlooked value in repairs, upgrades, and user fees to help fund projects.
Professor Siqi Zheng promotes sustainable urbanization at MIT’s Center for Real Estate.
The global event, curated by MIT’s Hashim Sarkis, queries how people can best live together at a time of uncertainty, crisis, and change.
Merging species conservation and architectural design, graduate student James Brice is studying the sustainable development of public spaces.
SMART researchers explore the potential of e-scooter sharing as a replacement for short-distance transit in Singapore.
Study of Beijing’s car-restriction policy underscores value of regional coordination to meet transportation and emissions goals.
SMART study determines benefits of competition and potential impact for future urban cities and transport systems.
Globally, people follow a “visitation law” — an inverse relationship between distance and frequency of visits.
Andres Sevtsuk’s new work estimates foot traffic in cities — so planners and developers can study the flow of people, not just vehicles.