Polina is a civil engineering master’s student who joined the REACT lab in January of 2024. Born and raised in eastern Russia, she has lived in the US for 11 years, where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Portland State University. She then worked in transportation engineering and planning for three years, primarily focusing on active transportation projects. Having experienced growing up in a city without the need for a car, her career goal is to help North American cities become more accessible, safe, and comfortable for people using active modes. Her research at UBC is focused on understanding the influence of e-bike incentive programs on driving behavior and reduction of CO2 emissions.