Transportation Research Center
BIO
Clare Nelson (she/her) is a Research Analyst at the TRC whose work spans data-driven decision making, big data analytics, statistical modeling, spatial analysis, data storytelling, and artful design and communication. She aims to improve the ability of key transportation stakeholders to make impactful and equitable decisions grounded in evidence. Her work has involved collaborating with regional planners (see this county transportation trend tracking tool), state agencies (see this state mileage fee rate setting memo presented to the Legislature in 2026), federal agencies, and national nonprofits (see this interactive mobile source emission dashboard). Clare's MS thesis with Dr. Greg Rowangould examined sustainable transportation funding pathways at the state and national scale, resulting in peer-reviewed publications on public support and the equity of mileage-based user fees.
Bio
Clare Nelson (she/her) is a Research Analyst at the TRC whose work spans data-driven decision making, big data analytics, statistical modeling, spatial analysis, data storytelling, and artful design and communication. She aims to improve the ability of key transportation stakeholders to make impactful and equitable decisions grounded in evidence. Her work has involved collaborating with regional planners (see this county transportation trend tracking tool), state agencies (see this state mileage fee rate setting memo presented to the Legislature in 2026), federal agencies, and national nonprofits (see this interactive mobile source emission dashboard). Clare's MS thesis with Dr. Greg Rowangould examined sustainable transportation funding pathways at the state and national scale, resulting in peer-reviewed publications on public support and the equity of mileage-based user fees.