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PacTrans joined safety-focused University Transportation Centers (UTC) from across the country in Pittsburgh for the Summit of University Transportation Centers for Safety: Working in partnership to address real world transportation problems. From March 19 – 20, government and industry leaders and UTC officials learned about UTC research and education efforts, as well as government interests and industry needs in these areas. The summit featured keynote speaker Greg Winfree, US DOT Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, as well as agency and industry representatives speaking to their respective transportation safety priorities. Dr. Zhibin Li, a research associate at the University of Washington, presented an overview of PacTrans’ safety research and educational activities at the summit.

Dr. Zhibin Li, University of Washington research associate.