About
Andy R. Goetz is a Professor in the Department of Geography & the Environment at the University of Denver, affiliated with the Transportation Institute and Urban Studies Program. He holds a PhD (1987) from Ohio State University, MA (1984) from Kent State University, and BA (1980) from Northwestern University.
Education:
- PhD in Geography, The Ohio State University, 1987
- MA in Geography, Kent State University, 1984
- BA in Geography, Northwestern University, 1980
Research Interests: Transportation systems, urban planning, economic geography, rail transit, freight and air transportation, sustainability, smart growth, globalization, and infrastructure impacts. He focuses on policy and planning at regional, state, and international levels.
Affiliations & Roles:
- Member: Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Statewide Freight Advisory Council
- Formerly served on CDOT’s State Freight and Passenger Rail Plan Working Group, Denver International Airport (DIA) Community Focus Group, and Denver’s Strategic Transportation Plan Advisory Committee
- Treasurer: Commission on Transport and Geography (International Geographical Union)
- Co-chair: NECTAR’s research cluster on transport infrastructure impacts
- Editorial roles: Journal of Transport Geography, Transport Reviews, and World Review of Intermodal Transportation Research
Awards: 2010 Edward L. Ullman Award for contributions to transportation geography.
Grants & Advising: Active in policy advisory roles but no specific grants or student advising details provided in the text. Collaborates with state and municipal transportation bodies.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary initiatives like the Interdisciplinary Research Institute for the Study of (in)Equality at DU, and global networks such as NECTAR.
