Research Professor
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona, United States
Dr. Polzin is a Research Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University. Steven Polzin is a recognized expert in transportation policy and travel behavior. His current research focuses on the changes in travel behavior and consequences of technological changes on travel and transportation planning. In early 2021 he completed an appointment as a Senior Advisor for Research and Technology in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology at USDOT. Previously he served as Director of Mobility Policy Research at the Center for Urban Transportation Research, University of South Florida. He has extensive experience in monitoring transportation trends including the various impacts of transportation and their incidence including environmental, safety, accessibility, and others. Prior experience includes working for transit agencies in Chicago, Cleveland, and Dallas. He has also served on the Boards of Directors for Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority and the Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization. He has an extensive record of publication, teaching and speaking on critical transportation issues and engagement with numerous professional associations. Sponsors of his research include local, state and federal agencies, the private sector and foundations. Dr. Polzin is a Civil Engineering with a BSCE from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering with a focus on transportation from Northwestern University.
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The Evolution of Travel Demand, Time Use, and Consumer Expenditures: Insights from National Surveys
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM MT