Designing electric vehicle charging infrastructure to benefit residents in a near-port community

Abstract:

In the rush to meet electric vehicle (EV) adoption goals that address environmental and health concerns, transportation planners, engineers, and community policy experts cannot separate the context of socioeconomic factors from transportation needs. This data analysis indicates that because transportation decisions are backgrounded by health, work, and housing, EV adoption must also address multifaceted human needs. Communities focused on building more electric vehicle charging stations motivated this research to find ways for all households to benefit. This primarily qualitative study, including a community survey and individual interviews, engaged residents in the planning process. The inductive research project grew from a significant literature review, resulted in a novel template for charging stations, and concluded that EV adoption can advance mobility with a range of options that purposefully benefit the whole community.

See publication:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trip.2025.101696
This publication pertains to:
Learning and Engagement
Publication Authors:
  • Polly Parkinson
  • Emma Mecham
  • Fawn Groves
  • Amy Wilson
  • Ivonne Santiago
It appeared in:
Peer-reviewed technical journal
Shout-outs/Achievements:

Doctoral student, Polly Parkinson’s second publication as first author

Keywords:
Community engagement, Electric vehicle charging, Multi-stakeholder, Participatory research, Transportation