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Christopher Cherry.

Christopher Cherry

Associate Department Head of Undergraduate Studies and Professor


Research

Sustainable Transportation
Non-Motorized Transportation Safety
Travel Behavior and Demand
Transportation Economics
Commercial Vehicle Safety
Transportation and the Environment
Multimodal Transport. Planning & Operations
Transit Security
Shared Vehicles


Education

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY, Berkeley, California, PhD Civil and Environmental Engineering-Transportation. Minors in City and Regional Planning and Economics. Awarded May 2007.
Dissertation Topic: Environmental, Safety and Mobility Implications of Electric Two-Wheeler Use In China

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, Arizona, Masters of Science in Civil Engineering-Transportation. Awarded December 2003.

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, Arizona, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Awarded December 2000.


Awards and Recognitions

  • TCE Ferris Faculty Award, 2015
  • TCE Professional Promise in Research Award, 2014
  • NSF CAREER Award, 2011
  • CEE Research Recognition Award, 2009, 2012
  • Member, Transportation Research Board
  • Member, Women's Transportation Seminar

Publications

Ling, Z, C. Cherry, H. Yang (2019), "Emerging mini electric cars in China: User experience and policy implications." Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. 69 pg. 293-304.

Hezaveh, A.M., C. Cherry (2018), "Neighborhood-Level Factors Affecting Seat Belt Use." Accident Analysis and Prevention (In Press)

Dhakal, N., C. Cherry, Z Ling, M. Azad (2018), "Using CyclePhilly Data to Assess Wrong-Way Riding of Cyclist." Journal of Safety Research. 67 pg. 145-153.

Sultana, Z., Mishra, S., C. Cherry, M. Gkolias, S. Jeffers. (2018), "Modeling Frequency of Demand Response Transit Trips." Transportation Research Part A. 118 pg. 494-505.

Yoon, T., C. Cherry (2018), "Carsharing Demand Estimation and Fleet Simulation with EV Adoption." Journal of Cleaner Production (In Press).

Hezaveh, A.M., C. Cherry (2018), "Walking while under the influence of alcohol: A case study of pedestrian safety in Tennessee." Accident Analysis and Prevention. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2018.09.002

Yang, H., Y. Liu, F. Su, X. Liu, C. Cherry (2018), "Predicting e-bike usersโ€™ intention to run the red light: An application and extension of the theory of planned behavior." Transportation Research Part F: Psychology and Behavior 58 pg. 282-291

Yang, H., C. Cherry, F. Su, Z. Ling, Z. Pannell, Y. Li, Z. Fu (2018), "Underreporting, Crash Severity, and Fault Assignment of Minor Crashes in Chinaโ€”A Study Based on Self-Reported Surveys." International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion. DOI: 10.1080/17457300.2018.1476382.

Weber, J. W. Riggs, C. Cherry, M. Azad (2018), "The Convergence of Smartphone Apps, Behavioral Economics, and Competition to Increase Cycling." Transportation Research Part F: Psychology and Behavior. 56 pg. 333-343.

C. Cherry, W. Riggs, B. Appleyard, N. Dhakal, J. McKinstry, S. Jeffers (2018), "New and Unique Aspects of University Campus Transportation Data to Improve Planning Methods." Transportation Research Record, Journal of the Transportation Research Record. https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198118781659.

Yoon, T., C. Cherry (2018), "Migrating towards using electric vehicles on campus-Proposed method forfleet optimization." Sustainability 10(285); DOI: 10.3390/su10020285

Hezaveh, A.M., M.F.ย  Zavareh, T. Nordfjรฆrn, C. Cherry (2017), "Errors and Violations in Relation to Bicyclists Crash Risks: Development of the Bicycle Rider Behavior Questionnaire (BRBQ)." Journal of Transport & Health.

Lu, X., H. Yang, C. Cherry, X. Liu (2017), "Spatial Variations in Active Mode Volume at Intersections: A Local Analysis Utilizing Geographically Weighted Regression Approach." Journal of Transport Geography. 64 pg. 184-194.

Ling, Z., C. Cherry, J. Macarthur, J. Weinert (2017), "Differences of Cycling Experiences and Perceptions between E-bike and Bicycle Users in the United States." Sustainability 9(9), 1662; DOI: 10.3390/su9091662

Rose, W., C. Autry, J. Bell, C. Cherry (2017), "Urban Logistics: Establishing Key Concepts and Building a Conceptual Framework for Future Research." Transportation Journal 56(4) 357-394.

Langford, B.C., C. Cherry, D. Bassett, E. Fitzhugh, N. Dhakal (2017), "Comparing physical activity of pedal-assist electric bikes with walking and conventional bicycles." Journal of Transport & Health. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2017.06.002.

Ling, Z., C. Cherry, N. Dhakal (2017), "Factors influencing single-bicycle crashes at skewed rail grade crossings." Journal of Transport & Health. DOI: 10.1016/j.jth.2017.01.004.

Yoon, T., C. Cherry (2017), "One-way and round-trip carsharing: A stated preference experiment in Beijing." Transportation Research Part D. DOI: 10.1016/j.trd.2017.04.009

Gamez-Perez, K., P. Arroyo-Lopez, C. Cherry (2017), "Defining a primary market for bikesharing programs: a study of habits and usage intentions in Leon, Mexico." Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. 2634. DOI: 10.3141/2634-09

Khatri, R., C. Cherry, S. Nambisan, L. Han (2016), "Modeling route choice of bikeshare users with GPS data."ย Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. 2587.ย DOI: 10.3141/2587-17.

Campbell, A., C. Cherry, M. Ryerson, L. Jones, X. Yang (2016), "Factors influencing the choice of shared bicycles and shared electric bikes in Beijing." Transportation Research Part C. 64. pg. 399-414. DOI: 10.1016/j.trc.2016.03.004

Cherry, C., H. Yang, L. Jones, M. He (2016), "Dynamics of Electric Bike Ownership and Use in Kunming China." Transport Policy. 45, pg. 127-135. DOI: 10.1016/j.tranpol.2015.09.007.

Ji, S., C. Cherry, W. Zhou, R. Sawhney, Y. Wu, S, Cai, S. Wang, J. Marshall (2015), "Environmental Justice Aspects of Exposure to PM2.5Emissions from Electric Vehicle Use in China." Environmental Science and Technology. 49(24) pg. 13912-13920.

Ling, Z., C. Cherry, Y. Ni, K. Li (2015), "Pedestrian Level of Service at Signalized Intersections in China." Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. 2519 pg. 75-81. DOI: 10.3141/2519-09

Ling Z. C. Cherry. H. Yang, L. Jones (2015), "From e-bike to car: A study on factors influencing motorization of e-bike users across China." Transportation Research Part D. 41, pg. 50-63. DOI: 10.1016/j.trd.2015.09.012

Fishman, E., C. Cherry (2015), "E-bikes in the mainstream: Reviewing a decade of research." Transport Reviews. DOI: 10.1080/01441647.2015.1069907

Langford, B.C., Chen, J. C. Cherry (2015), "Risky riding: naturalistic methods comparing safety behavior from conventional bicycle riders and electric bike riders." Accident Analysis and Prevention, 82, 220-226.

Wolff, D., E. Fitzhugh, D. Bassett, C. Cherry (2014), "Greenway siting and design: relationships with physical activity behaviors and user characteristics." Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 11(6), pg. 1105-1110.

Ji, S., C. Cherry, L. Han, D. Jordan (2014), "Electric Bike Sharing: Simulation of User Demand and System Availability." Journal of Cleaner Production. 85. pg. 250-257. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2013.09.024

Jones, L., C. Cherry, T. Vu, N. Quang (2013), "Estimating the Effect of Incentives on the Adoption of Electric Motorcycles: A Stated Choice Experiment in Vietnam." Transportation Research Part A. 57. pg. 1-11. DOI: 10.1016/j.tra.2013.09.003

Langford, B.C., C. Cherry, T. Yoon, S. Worley, D. Smith (2013), "North Americaโ€™s first electric bicycle share: A year of experience." Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. 2387. pg. 120-128. DOI: 10.3141/2387-14.

Yang, H., C. Cherry (2012), "Statewide Rural-Urban Bus Travel Demand and Network Evaluation: An Application in Tennessee." Journal of Public Transportation (in press).

Cherry, C., L. Bordley, D. Stephens, J. Petrolino, J. Kelfer (2012), "Wireless Roadside Inspection for Commercial Motor Vehicles: Pilot Test of Technical System Performance," Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board (in press).

Ni, M.C., C. Cherry, E. Deakin (2012), "Conducting Transportation Survey Research in China: Review Of Experiences And Best Practices," Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board (in press).

Cherry, C., T. Hill, X. Jian (2012), Assessing countermeasures designed to reduce hazards between bike lane occupants and right-turning automobiles in China," Journal of Transportation Safety and Security (in press). DOI: 10.1080/19439962.2012.708712.

Cherry, C., B. Donlon, X. Yan, S.E. Moore, J. Xiong (2012), Illegal midblock pedestrian crossings in China: Gap acceptance, conflict, and crossing path analysis," International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion (in press). DOI: 10.1080/17457300.2011.628751.

Cherry, C., A. Adelakun (2012), "Truck Driver Perceptions and Preferences: Congestion and Conflict, Managed Lanes, and Tolls," Transport Policy, 24, pg. 1-9.

Ji, S., C. Cherry, M. Bechle, Y. Wu, J. Marshall (2012), "Electric Vehicle Emissions and Public Health Impacts in China," Environmental Science andTechnology. 46(4), pg. 2018-2024.

Langford, B.C., C. Cherry (2012), "Transitioning a Bus Transit Fleet to Hydrogen Fuel: A Case Study of Knoxville Area Transit," International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 37(3), pg. 2635-2643.

Gottesfeld, P., C. Cherry (2011), "Lead Emissions from Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems in China and India," Energy Policy, 39, pg. 4939-4946.

Cherry, C., M. He (2010), "Alternative Methods of Measuring Operating Speed of Electric and Traditional Bikes in China-Implications for Travel Demand Models," Journal of the Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies, 8, pg. 1424-1436.

Cherry, C. (2010), "Electric Two-wheelers in China: Promise, Progress and Potential," ACCESS, 37, pg. 17-24.

Cherry, C., P. Gottesfeld (2009), "Plans to distribute the next billion computers by 2015 creates lead pollution risk," Journal of Cleaner Production, 17(18), pg. 1620-1628.

Cherry, C., J. Weinert, X.M. Yang (2009), "Comparative Environmental Impacts of Electric Bikes in China," Transportation Research Part D, 14(5), pg. 281-290.

Cherry, C., M. Wachs, A. Loukatou-Sideris (2008), "Subway station design and management: Lessons from case studies of contemporary terrorist incidents," Journal of Architectural and Planning Research, 25(1), pg. 76-90.

Weinert, J.X., C.T. Ma, X.M. Yang, C. Cherry (2007), "The Transition to Electric Bikes in China: Effect on Travel Behavior, Mode Shift, and User Safety Perceptions in a Medium-Sized City," Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2038, pg. 62-68.

Cherry, C., R. Cervero (2007), "Use Characteristics and Mode Choice Behavior of Electric Bike Users in China," Transport Policy, 14(3), pg. 247-257.

Weinert, J., C.T. Ma, C. Cherry (2007), "The Transition to Electric Bikes in China: History And Key Reasons For Rapid Growth," Transportation, 34(3).

Christopher Cherry.

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