Sustainable Transportation

Transportation is one of the largest energy consuming, greenhouse gas emitting sectors in the world and is growing in rapidly motorizing Asia. The debate is often muddled by terms like "Zero Emission Vehicle", "Smart Growth", “Energy Independence”, and others. This seminar focuses on defining and exploring sustainability in the context of transportation, with a strong focus on strategies that are being developed in the USA and Asia. We will discuss technological strategies as well as changes in activity patterns that could reduce transportation's environmental impact.

This seminar is tentatively scheduled to meet during Second Session on TR from 11:10 am - 12:00 pm.

Note: Please check the official timetable for the most up-to-date information about meeting times and locations and availability.

About the professor

Christopher Cherry
Dr. Cherry came to UT in 2007 and has been developing a research and teaching program around the topics of transportation planning, economics, and sustainability. His research has included several funded projects in Asia, including China, India, and Vietnam--focusing on sustainable transportation system development. Six graduate students have been able to accompany him on research trips to those countries. He is also engaged in sustainable transport projects in the US and hopes to engage more undergraduate students in sustainability concepts.

Contact Information

Email: cherry@utk.edu
Phone: 865-307-9834
Webpage: http://web.utk.edu/~cherry

 

This class is part of UT's Ready for the World initiative. Find out more about how UT is making its students Ready for the World.