Gibbs College of Architecture Assistant Professor Dr. Ladan Mozzafarian in the Division of Planning, Landscape Architecture and Design (PLAD) recently published a new research article in Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives with former RCPL student and co-author Tahsin Tabassum.
The article, “Transit Access Disparities in a Car-Dependent Metropolitan Context: A Socio-Spatial Analysis of Transit Deserts in Oklahoma City,” examines patterns of transit accessibility across Oklahoma City and identifies areas where gaps in transit service intersect with the characteristics and needs of local populations.
Using social-spatial analysis and machine learning methods, the study explores the geographic factors associated with transit access disparities and provides a closer look at transit deserts in a car-dependent metropolitan context. The findings highlight the importance of looking not only at where transit infrastructure is located, but also at how access varies across different areas and populations.
The research contributes to ongoing conversations about transit accessibility and transportation planning in metropolitan areas where reliance on private automobiles remains high. It also highlights how data-driven approaches can help planners better understand transportation access and spatial patterns across a city.
Construction Industry Speaker Series welcomed Stephen Evans from the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum to give a lecture on better conversations and relationship building.
The University of Oklahoma Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture Hall of Fame recognizes a select number of high-character individuals who have made a significant and lasting positive impact on Gibbs College, its students, staff, faculty, alumni and/or to communities across the globe. The impact may have been, or continues to be, in the form of service and mentorship, sustained professional excellence, and/or advancement and financial support. Joseph Edgar Smay is part of the 2025 Hall of Fame class.
Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture congratulates three architecture students who were recognized in the 2026 AIA Dallas Student Design Awards.
