TerraCity has been awarded a Phase 2 SBIR grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) to expand its cutting-edge multimodal transportation analysis technology. Over the 2-year project, TerraCity will build on the success of its Phase 1 efforts by enhancing microtransit and micromobility modeling, incorporating land use data, and launching a platform that provides cities across the U.S. access to this technology to improve their transportation systems.
The Phase 2 grant, awarded by the DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office under the Energy Efficient Mobility Systems (EEMS) program, will enable TerraCity to develop models that help cities address critical transportation challenges. Microtransit and micromobility solutions, such as on-demand shuttles, e-bikes, and scooters, offer essential first and last-mile connections, filling gaps in public transportation networks and promoting equitable, low-carbon mobility.
"Phase 2 will allow us to translate our advanced modeling into real-world impact," said Josh Rands, CEO of TerraCity. "We’re excited to partner with cities, governments, and transportation providers for pilot projects, where our technology will be deployed in planning and feasibility studies, driving tangible improvements in how cities plan their transportation infrastructures. These pilots are an essential step toward making low-carbon, equitable mobility a reality for communities."
TerraCity will partner with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) during Phase 2 to ensure successful real-world integration with communities who are deploying mobility projects. NREL’s expertise in energy-efficient mobility and data analysis will be critical to achieving effective outcomes for communities looking to improve transportation efficiency and reduce emissions. TerraCity’s continued collaboration with Dr. Sebnem Düzgün from Colorado School of Mines will also play a key role in this phase, contributing advanced spatial analysis and transportation modeling techniques to further strengthen the accuracy and usability of the platform.
We are grateful to the DOE for this opportunity to advance their mission of decarbonizing transportation and securing our nation’s energy future. This funding will allow us to make meaningful progress in reducing the environmental impact of transportation and improving mobility options for underserved communities.
For more information about TerraCity and our work in shared mobility optimization, visit www.terracity.ai. If you or someone in your network is interested in collaborating with us, please fill out the contact form on our website.
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