Professor Blumenberg’s research examines the effects of urban structure—the spatial location of residents, employment, and services—on economic outcomes for low-wage workers, and on the role of planning and policy in shaping the spatial structure cities. Her recent research focuses on the role of transportation in facilitating the welfare-to-work transition, the travel behavior of immigrants, and the transportation expenditure burden of low-income and minority households. Professor Blumenberg holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s degree and Ph.D. in Urban Planning from the University of California, Los Angeles.