Analyzing the Benefits and Opportunities of a Streetcar in Clifton

Abstract

Record ID: 104

Award(s): Excellence in Research Communication

Program Affiliation: Capstone

Presentation Type: Video

Abstract: According to the EPA, transportation is the leading source of carbon emissions in the United States, with personal vehicles making up 57% of those emissions. The Cincinnati Enquirer has also reported that between 2017 and 2022, there has been one pedestrian injured by a vehicle every three weeks. Our project will benefit the city of Cincinnati and the students on UC's campus by lowering single-passenger transportation to reduce carbon emissions. We will promote a free and convenient transportation option for Clifton residents and advocate for an increase in ridership. We will conduct research on students' current engagement with the streetcar and their likeability to ride if it were to connect Clifton to downtown Cincinnati, along with studying similar cities' successful streetcar campaigns. We will also create a marketing plan on how to promote the streetcar to increase ridership, along with advocating for its extension to Clifton. We will discover what the most efficient steps for Cincinnati to take regarding the streetcar. We will support these steps by understanding UC's potential riders and other similar cities' successes. This research is crucial to help Cincinnati reach its carbon emission reduction goals.