William Riggs

University of San Francisco - School of Management

Associate Professor

San Francisco, CA 94117

United States

California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo

Assistant Professor

San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

United States

http://www.williamriggs.com

San Jose State University

Research Associate

San Jose, CA 95192-0066

United States

  • University of San Francisco - School of Management

  • California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo

  • San Jose State University

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1.

Telework and Sustainable Travel During the COVID-19 Era

Number of pages: 58 Posted: 01 Jul 2020 Last Revised: 29 Oct 2020
William Riggs
University of San Francisco - School of Management
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COVID-19, telework, travel behavior, mode substitution

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The Intersection of Environmental and Human Exploitation in Peru

Number of pages: 19 Posted: 03 Feb 2021
David Batstone, William Riggs, Mark Wexler, Dan Hartley and Bella Alvarado
University of San Francisco, University of San Francisco - School of Management, Not For Sale, Not For Sale and Not For Sale
Downloads 393 (139,041)

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human trafficking, economics, mining, environmental pollution, intersectional environmentalism, ethical business

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Exploring Best Practice for Municipal E-Scooter Policy in the United States

Number of pages: 19 Posted: 23 Jan 2020
William Riggs and Matthew Kawashima
University of San Francisco - School of Management and University of San Francisco - University of San Francisco - School of Business and Management, Students
Downloads 366 (150,600)
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transportation, micromobility, scooters, policy

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The Role of Behavioral Economics and Social Nudges in Sustainable Travel Behavior

Number of pages: 21 Posted: 23 Mar 2017
William Riggs
University of San Francisco - School of Management
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travel behavior, economics, social norms, availability bias

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Testing Social Norms as an Incentive to Active Transportation Behavior

Number of pages: 17 Posted: 06 Jul 2016
William Riggs
University of San Francisco - School of Management
Downloads 353 (156,654)
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travel behavior, social incentives, behavioral psychology, transportation demand management

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Measuring and Doing the Right Things: A Livability, Sustainability and Equity Framework for Autonomous Vehicles

Number of pages: 22 Posted: 23 Sep 2017 Last Revised: 07 Aug 2018
Bruce Appleyard and William Riggs
San Diego State University - School of Public Administration & Urban Studies and University of San Francisco - School of Management
Downloads 341 (162,672)
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autonomous vehicles, streets, livability

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Exploring the Implications Travel Behavior During COVID-19 for Transit: Potential for Ridesharing and Carsharing

Number of pages: 15 Posted: 11 Jan 2021
William Riggs and Bruce Appleyard
University of San Francisco - School of Management and San Diego State University - School of Public Administration & Urban Studies
Downloads 281 (199,471)
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carpooling, ridesharing, COVID-19, travel behavior

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A Design Framework for Livable Streets in the Era of Autonomous Vehicles

Number of pages: 18 Posted: 28 Aug 2018
William Riggs, Bruce Appleyard and Michael Johnson
University of San Francisco - School of Management, San Diego State University - School of Public Administration & Urban Studies and SmithgroupJJR
Downloads 189 (291,542)
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urban design, streets, autonomous vehicles, livability

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Sustainable Fisheries and Human Rights

Number of pages: 21 Posted: 09 Mar 2021 Last Revised: 12 Mar 2021
David Batstone, William Riggs, Mark Wexler, Dan Hartley and Bella Alvarado
University of San Francisco, University of San Francisco - School of Management, Not For Sale, Not For Sale and Not For Sale
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fisheries, human rights, labor, Thailand

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Behavioural Economics and Social Nudges in Sustainable Travel

In, Innovations in Transport: Success, Failure and Societal Impacts, Eds. Bert van Wee, Jonathan Köhler, and Jan Anne Annema. Elgar Press: Cheltenham, Forthcoming
Number of pages: 20 Posted: 10 Mar 2022
William Riggs
University of San Francisco - School of Management
Downloads 151 (353,821)

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transportation, travel behaviour, behavioural economics

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Pedestrian Use of Urban Alleys: Analyzing Plans and Surveying Route Choice

Number of pages: 23 Posted: 24 Oct 2017
William Riggs and Sam Gross
University of San Francisco - School of Management and California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
Downloads 147 (361,495)
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Transportation, Pedestrians, Alleys, Behavior

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Blockchain and Distributed Autonomous Community Ecosystems: Opportunities to Democratize Finance and Delivery of Transport, Housing, Urban Greening and Community Infrastructure

Number of pages: 62 Posted: 28 Mar 2022 Last Revised: 13 May 2022
William Riggs, Vipul Vyas and Menka Sethi
University of San Francisco - School of Management, University of San Francisco - School of Management and affiliation not provided to SSRN
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blockchain, cryptocurrency, tokens, urban greening, infrastructure, transportation, housing, municipal services

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The Trip Characteristics of a Pilot Autonomous Vehicle Rider Program: Late Night Service Needs and Desired Increases in Service Quality, Reliability and Safety

Number of pages: 17 Posted: 11 Oct 2022 Last Revised: 11 Jan 2023
William Riggs, Niel, Shivani Shukla and Shannon Mark
University of San Francisco - School of Management, University of San Francisco, University of San Francisco - School of Management and affiliation not provided to SSRN
Downloads 114 (439,438)
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autonomous vehicles, rideshare, travel behavior, latent demand

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Current State of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency for Major US Cities

Number of pages: 170 Posted: 30 Jan 2023
William Riggs and Vipul Vyas
University of San Francisco - School of Management and University of San Francisco - School of Management
Downloads 112 (445,229)

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cryptocurrency, blockchain, United States, local government, cities

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The Impact of Cargo Bikes on the Travel Patterns of Women

Number of pages: 11 Posted: 13 Dec 2016
William Riggs and Jana Schwartz
University of San Francisco - School of Management and California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
Downloads 100 (482,867)
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Cargo Bike, Women, Mothers, Mode Choice, Perception of Safety, Gender Differences

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Opportunities to Expand Transit Ridership Among Youth: Lessons from San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

Number of pages: 22 Posted: 05 Jan 2022
William Riggs and Jesse Escobar
University of San Francisco - School of Management and University of San Francisco
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fare programs, transit, youth, transportation demand management

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Technology, Civic Engagement and Street Science: Hacking the Future of Participatory Street Design in the Era of Self-Driving Cars

Number of pages: 6 Posted: 15 Feb 2018 Last Revised: 05 May 2018
William Riggs
University of San Francisco - School of Management
Downloads 90 (516,890)
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urban technology, public participation, responsive design, civic hacking

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Urban Autonomy & Disruptive Transport in the United States: Benchmarking Urban Policy and Programs

Number of pages: 16 Posted: 23 Nov 2018
William Riggs
University of San Francisco - School of Management
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autonomous vehicles, policy, cities, technology, planning

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Current State of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency for US States

Number of pages: 50 Posted: 30 Jan 2023
William Riggs and Vipul Vyas
University of San Francisco - School of Management and University of San Francisco - School of Management
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cryptocurrency, blockchain, United States

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A Conceptual Framework for Livability, Sustainability and Equity in the Era of Automated Transit

Number of pages: 28 Posted: 29 Mar 2021
Bruce Appleyard and William Riggs
San Diego State University - School of Public Administration & Urban Studies and University of San Francisco - School of Management
Downloads 83 (543,251)

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transportation efficiency, autonomous vehicles, new mobility, urban planning, transit

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Current State of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency for International Governments

Number of pages: 163 Posted: 30 Jan 2023
William Riggs and Vipul Vyas
University of San Francisco - School of Management and University of San Francisco - School of Management
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cryptocurrency, blockchain, international, government

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Reduced Perception of Safety for Cyclists on Multi-Lane, One-Way and Two-Way Streets: Opportunities for Behavioral Economics and Design

Number of pages: 14 Posted: 01 Aug 2017
William Riggs
University of San Francisco - School of Management
Downloads 81 (551,249)
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cycling, perceptions, behavioral economics, availability bias

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Hampered by Hardcoreness: How Group Cycling Events Fail to Impact the Everyday Travel Behavior of Novice Cyclists

Number of pages: 26 Posted: 23 Nov 2016
William Riggs and Amanda Ross
University of San Francisco - School of Management and California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
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cycling behavior, group events, transportation demand management, incentives

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Research Rider Pilot Project: Trip Patterns and Experiences in Autonomous Vehicles

Number of pages: 10 Posted: 08 Jun 2022 Last Revised: 18 Aug 2022
Shivani Shukla and William Riggs
University of San Francisco - School of Management and University of San Francisco - School of Management
Downloads 74 (580,604)
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autonomous vehicles, rideshare, travel behavior, transportation policy

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Considering Availability Bias in Parking Decisions

Number of pages: 14 Posted: 18 Feb 2021
William Riggs and Louis Yudowitz
University of San Francisco - School of Management and University of Warwick - Faculty of Science
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Travel behaviour, behavioural economics, new mobility

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Bicycling and Gender: Targeting Guides to Women

Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, Forthcoming
Number of pages: 29 Posted: 01 Oct 2016
William Riggs, Megyn Rugh, Kelly Cheung and Jana Schwartz
University of San Francisco - School of Management, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Columbia University - Mailman School of Public Health and California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
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bicycling behavior, women, marketing, gender equity

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Teaching Methods in Urban Planning using Planetizen Courses

Number of pages: 8 Posted: 09 Feb 2017
William Riggs
University of San Francisco - School of Management
Downloads 66 (617,383)

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Urban Planning, Teaching and Learning, Planning Technology, Self-Organized Learning, Hybrid Courses, Online Learning

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Street Livability and Beautification in An Era of Disruptive Transport: A Policy Framework for Planning and Design

Number of pages: 20 Posted: 09 Mar 2022
Bruce Appleyard and William Riggs
San Diego State University - School of Public Administration & Urban Studies and University of San Francisco - School of Management
Downloads 65 (622,366)

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livability, beautification, complete streets, environment, landscape architecture

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Revisiting a Nourished Urbanism

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Revisiting a Nourished Urbanism

Riggs, W. (2021). Revisiting a Nourished Urbanism. Focus: The Journal of Planning Practice and Education, 18(1), 45–53.
Number of pages: 9 Posted: 25 Mar 2022
William Riggs
University of San Francisco - School of Management
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urban agriculture, sustainability, city planning, land use

Revisiting a Nourished Urbanism

Number of pages: 19 Posted: 11 Mar 2021
William Riggs, Lewis Knight and Menka Sethi
University of San Francisco - School of Management, affiliation not provided to SSRN and affiliation not provided to SSRN
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urban agriculture, resilience, urban planning, land use

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Transportation Demand Management and Group Cycling Programs: Lessons for Policy and Practice

Focus: The Journal of Planning Practice and Education, 2019
Number of pages: 12 Posted: 13 Jan 2020
William Riggs, Shivani Shukla, Amanda Ross and Louis Yudowitz
University of San Francisco - School of Management, University of San Francisco - School of Management, affiliation not provided to SSRN and University of Warwick - Faculty of Science
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Cycling, behavior, travel, transportation, demand management, policy

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Revisiting Location Efficiency: Strategies to Graduate Thinking on Mortgage Policy

Number of pages: 33 Posted: 08 Jul 2016
William Riggs
University of San Francisco - School of Management
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Mortgages, Transportation, Location Efficiency

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Personas for Autonomous Vehicle Deployments

Number of pages: 14 Posted: 06 Jul 2023
Henriette Cornet and William Riggs
International Association of Public Transport (UITP) and University of San Francisco - School of Management
Downloads 56 (669,747)

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Autonomous Vehicles, Transportation Technology, Personas, User Engagement, Business Models

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How Homeownership Results in Greater Local Participation and Improved Urban Neighborhoods

Number of pages: 28 Posted: 04 Mar 2022
John Gilderbloom and William Riggs
University of Louisville - School of Urban & Public Affairs and University of San Francisco - School of Management
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homeownership, politics, housing, community participation, urban planning

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Better Neighborhoods, Same Neighbors: Annual Report 2020-2021

Number of pages: 49 Posted: 09 Jul 2022 Last Revised: 07 Apr 2024
William Riggs and Shivani Shukla
University of San Francisco - School of Management and University of San Francisco - School of Management
Downloads 50 (704,891)
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climate change, California, urban planning, community development, housing, transportation, urban greening, economic development

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Unique Computational Methods to Model Rideshare Behavior and Estimate Applications for Transit

Number of pages: 20 Posted: 18 Feb 2021
William Riggs and Shivani Shukla
University of San Francisco - School of Management and University of San Francisco - School of Management
Downloads 36 (801,148)

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rideshare, data, transit, simulation

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A Policy Framework for the Future of Automated Mobility: The Need for Local Government Policy

Mineta Transportation Institute, Research Report 2055 (2020)
Number of pages: 19 Posted: 23 May 2022
William Riggs
University of San Francisco - School of Management
Downloads 33 (824,699)
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autonomous vehicles, policy, government, transportation

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Shared Automated Vehicles in Noord-Holland Province

Number of pages: 11 Posted: 06 Jul 2023
William Riggs
University of San Francisco - School of Management
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Autonomous Vehicles, Transportation Technology, Case Studies, Business Models

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Converting One-Way Streets to Two-Way Streets to Improve Transportation Network Efficiency and Reduce Vehicle Distance Traveled

Number of pages: 16 Posted: 29 Apr 2022
Geoff Boeing and William Riggs
University of Southern California - Sol Price School of Public Policy and University of San Francisco - School of Management
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urban planning, urban design, transportation, civil engineering, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, AVs, EVs, network analysis, street networks, sustainability, ride-hailing, smart cities, street conversion, civic tech, driving

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Better Neighborhoods, Same Neighbors: Annual Report 2021-2022

Number of pages: 57 Posted: 10 Apr 2024
William Riggs and Shivani Shukla
University of San Francisco - School of Management and University of San Francisco - School of Management
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climate change, California, urban planning, community development, housing, transportation, urban greening, economic development