The UVM Transportation Research Center continues a summer tradition and announces its 3rd annual Brown Bag luncheon series.

This year, the center is spotlighting the work of its own researchers and graduate students each Friday. These are informal events that start promptly at noon at Farrell Hall on UVM's Trinity Campus, 210 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, Vt.

Light refreshments are provided and the series is free and open to the public.

Presenters speak for about 15-20 minutes followed by questions and discussion.

"With these brown bag discussions, we are working toward building a community around transportation research and sustainable transportation issues," says Richard Watts, a researcher at the center. "Last summer, each discussion had great turnout, generated lots of interest, and was met with enthusiastic and positive feedback. Our focus is on the conversation."

Topics include:

June 12
Tailpipe Emissions and Public Knowledge: Informed or Ignorant Public?

June 19
On the Road with the Test Van: Second-by-Second Vehicle Emissions

June 26
Transportation as Recreation: Standards for Traveling in National Parks

July 10
Reducing Energy Used in Transportation: The Hinesburg Case Study

July 17
Transportation and Equity: Obstacles for Women in Transportation

July 24
Public Transit in Vermont: An Analysis of Vermont Density using the E911 Data Base

July 31
Green Labeling in Transportation: Fashion or Function?

August 7
Driving Better: A Study of Changing Driver Behavior to Reduce Gasoline Use

August 14
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles: Why the US Cannot Meet President Obama's Goal of 1 Million by 2015

August 21
Physical Health and the Built Environment: Do Sidewalks Matter?

August 28
Gas Tax Increases: Political Suicide or Visionary Leadership

September 4
Modeling the Road System: What are the Critical Links?

For more information visit the UVM Transportation Research Center's website. Or, contact Richard Watts, Richard.watts@uvm.edu.