{"675363":{"#nid":"675363","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Driving Change in Urban Systems","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn the heartbeat of bustling cities, where school buses weave through routes and ride-sharing services adapt to fluctuating demands, industrial engineers like \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/arthur-delarue\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EArthur Delarue\u003C\/a\u003E study how to improve our transportation systems.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAn assistant professor at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0027s H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E (ISyE), Delarue\u2019s work extends far beyond theory, focusing on crafting practical solutions that impact everyday life.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDelarue\u2019s research makes him a pivotal figure in the quest for smarter, more responsive urban environments. His work not only improves efficiency but also fosters more equitable communities.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Tale of Two Cities\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn 2016, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bostonpublicschools.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBoston Public Schools\u003C\/a\u003E (BPS) initiated a national competition to improve efficiency in bus route construction and realigning school start times.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDelarue\u2019s team at the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/web.mit.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMassachusetts Institute of Technology\u003C\/a\u003E (MIT) \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pubsonline.informs.org\/doi\/10.1287\/inte.2019.1015\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ewon the competition\u003C\/a\u003E by developing an algorithm to optimize bus routes, which led to a 7% reduction in the bus fleet over two years.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis optimization also enabled BPS to assess the financial impacts of transportation-related policy changes more effectively. They further created a mathematical model to propose new school start times that could save $12 million annually and provide more suitable start times for students.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022The change would have been a net benefit, but there would have been a group of people that would have been worse off. The school system decided it wasn\u2019t worth that cost.\u0022 Delarue recalled.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EUltimately, BPS didn\u2019t implement the proposed plan.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThree years later, the landscape shifted, and a different city needed help. Amidst the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, San Francisco public schools grappled with even more complex scheduling issues than those of BPS.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey turned to Delarue and his collaborators, who, leveraging the hard-earned lessons from Boston, devised a more flexible, collaborative model. This time, the approach focused on quick iterations and empowering schools with decision-making capabilities.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe result?\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESuccessful implementation of new start times. \u0022You don\u2019t get that many chances for do-overs, but that was a memorable opportunity,\u0022 he reflected.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EStreamlining Learning Visualization\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn his teaching in ISyE, Delarue employes innovative methods to make complex concepts tangible.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe uses hands-on activities like Lego simulations in workshops such as iExperience for high school students. These interactive sessions not only engage students but also illustrate practical applications of engineering principles in real-world scenarios.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0022Visual aids are crucial in my teaching approach. They help students grasp abstract concepts more effectively.\u201d Delarue emphasized, highlighting his commitment to accessibility in education.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInnovative Approaches to Urban Mobility\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDelarue\u0027s research focuses on addressing modern transportation challenges through experimental approaches.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDrawing from his industry experience, including his role at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.lyft.com\/drive-with-lyft?utm_source=google\u0026amp;utm_medium=cpc\u0026amp;utm_campaign=PAID_DAX_SRCH_US_ATL_WEB_ALL_BRND_LYFT_EXACT_202312\u0026amp;adgroup=lyft_NA_NA_202107\u0026amp;utm_term=lyft\u0026amp;device=c\u0026amp;matchtype=e\u0026amp;targetid=kwd-158399963\u0026amp;loc_physical_ms=1015254\u0026amp;loc_interest_ms=\u0026amp;network=g\u0026amp;devicemodel=\u0026amp;adposition=\u0026amp;campaign_id=20887917045\u0026amp;ad_id=685829029345\u0026amp;adgroup_id=165737890068\u0026amp;placement=\u0026amp;ref=\u0026amp;adname=2022-10-noincent\u0026amp;region=ATL\u0026amp;gad_source=1\u0026amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7ZSDitDlhgMVVy7UAR10_QpOEAAYASAAEgL-wPD_BwE\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELyft\u003C\/a\u003E, Delarue emphasizes the importance of testing changes in algorithms and user interfaces to understand their practical impacts.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere, decision-making hinges not only on theoretical models but also on real-world experimentation.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBy isolating and analyzing the impacts of specific changes using optimization techniques, Delarue\u0027s research informs policymakers and transportation planners, shaping more sustainable and user-centric transportation solutions.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E--\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAuthor: Nat M. 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