University of Washington

Highlights from 2014-15 PACTRANS REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE During a day packed with the latest research and innovation in transportation safety, over 170 attendees gathered at the University of Washington on October 17th for the 2014 PacTrans Regional Transportation Conference. Participants came from across the Northwest to attend "The IOUs of Safety – Infrastructure, Operations, and Users," representing transportation agencies, universities, and private organizations from Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. The conference allowed transportation leaders to review and update critical transportation issues for Region 10 and afforded PacTrans researchers a forum to share research ideas on data-driven solutions to transportation problems. PacTrans also showcased its research products for potential applications and technology transfer. John Campbell, Research Leader at Battelle's Center for Human Performance and Safety, was the keynote speaker. (L-R) Jennifer Warner, Ruimin Ke, and Xiangyang Guan pose with their winnings from the student poster competition. Dongho Chang, City Traffic Engineer, City of Seattle, moderates the Transportation Agency Panel Carlos Ortiz, ITE Western District President REGION 10 STUDENT CONFERENCE On Saturday, October 18th, transportation students assembled at the University of Washington for the Region 10 Student Conference. Jointly sponsored by PacTrans and the UW student chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, students from Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington) learned about new transportation research occurring in the Pacific Northwest and how to prepare for success in the professional world of transportation engineering. Wayne Kittelson, the Founding Principal of Kittelson & Associates and member of the PacTrans External Advisory Board, delivered the keynote speech on career opportunities in engineering. PACTRANS HOSTS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY WORKSHOP The PacTrans Region 10 Transportation Safety Workshop, held at the Talaris Conference Center on May 5, 2015 drew representatives from universities, public agencies, and private companies across the Pacific Northwest to discuss important regional transportation safety issues. Jointly organized by PacTrans, ITE Washington, ITE Oregon, ITE Idaho, and ITE Alaska, more than 70 attendees joined the workshop to contribute to PacTrans' research agenda, share ongoing efforts in addressing critical safety problems, and solidify partnerships in transportation safety research and practice. Keynote speakers included Kenneth Feldman, Deputy Regional Administrator, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and Chris Madill, Deputy Director, Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC), respectively. 4 Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium

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