Dynamic Flood Risk Assessment for Transportation Infrastructure in Fresno, CA [Research Brief]

Ahn, Yushin; Pasha, Fayzul

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Dynamic Flood Risk Assessment for Transportation Infrastructure in Fresno, CA [Research Brief]

2026-07-01
By Ahn, Yushin ; Pasha, Fayzul

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Ahn, Yushin ; Pasha, Fayzul
Corporate Creators:

San Jose State University. College of Business. Mineta Transportation Institute ; California State University, Fresno
Corporate Contributors:

State of California SB1 2017/2018, Trustees of the California State University Sponsored Programs Administration ; United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program ; United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
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Publication/ Report Number:

2536
Resource Type:

Brief
Geographical Coverage:

United States ; California
Edition:

Research Brief
Corporate Publisher:

San Jose State University. College of Business. Mineta Transportation Institute
Abstract:

Urban roadway flooding is a problem in cities where the ground is flat. In these cities, water does not always flow downhill easily. Even a little bit of water on the road can cause problems. It can slow down traffic, make it hard to get around, and increase the risk of accidents when it rains. Traditional methods of studying water flow often use computer models that look at the shape of the land. However, these models do not always work well in cities where the ground is flat. This is because the models can produce results that are not realistic in areas where the ground is very flat and water flows slowly. This study looks at using a kind of technology called LiDAR to study the shape of the land. The goal is to find parts of the road that are likely to flood.
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