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Commuting to Work: In 2010, a reported 77.75% of Idaho drivers drove alone to work, while 9.92% used car pools and 0.81% used public transit.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics

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October 15, 2023
Recap: 10th Annual 2023 Region 10 Transportation Conference
On October 13, 2023, Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans) Region 10 University Transportation Center, the Center for Safety Equity in Transportation (CSET) Tier 1 University Transportation Center, the UW Mobility Innovation Center (MIC), and the UW College of Built Environments Technology Community of Practice held the 10th Annual 2023 Region 10 Transportation Conference. This is the premier forum for transportation research in the Pacific Northwest where we hear from leaders in transportation, showcase innovation in technology and research, provide a means for collaboration, and advance the transportation workforce.

The theme of this year’s conference was Bridging People and Technology for Improved Mobility and Safety. The conference started with a keynote address from Laura Ruderman, Chief Executive Officer of Technology Alliance, highlighting the intersection of education, research, and entrepreneurism. In the afternoon, there was also a plenary talk from Professor Fred Mannering, Executive Director at the Center for Urban Transportation Research, Program Director of Driver Behavior, Human Factors and Safety Analytics, and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Florida. Professor Mannering spoke about data analytics and the promise of artificial intelligence to improve highway safety.

A series of technical breakout sessions followed with topics such as How Infrastructure Managers need to think about Cybersecurity organized by the UW College of Built Environments, Advancing Complete Streets organized by ITE Washington, and Operationalizing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Transportation organized by WTS Puget Sound.

We also held a Poster Session where PacTrans researchers had the opportunity to showcase their sponsored projects to the general conference audience.

Toward the end of the event, PacTrans also presented our annual awards:
- Mark Hallenbeck, Washington State Transportation Center, won the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award for his distinguished career in transportation in the Pacific Northwest with substantial involvement in the UTC Program.
- Haizhang Wang, Ph.D., Oregon State University, won the 2023 Outstanding Research Award for outstanding research with significant outcomes, incorporating meaningful student contributions, and robust community service/leadership involvement.
- Anne Vernez Moudon, Ph.D., University of Washington, won the 2023 Outstanding Educator Award in recognition of sustained outstanding teaching including mentoring, advising, and innovative teaching techniques.
- Billy Connor, P.E., University of Alaska Fairbanks, won the 2023 PacTrans Excellence in Technology Transfer Award for effective partnerships and collaboration with outside industries, innovative marketing of newly developed technologies, and successful implementation of search results.
- Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities won the 2023 PacTrans Partner of the Year Award for outstanding collaboration in research, sponsorships, mentor/internship opportunities, event participation/facilitation, or assistance with technology transfer initiatives.
The 10th Annual 2023 Region 10 Transportation Conference was a resounding success, bringing together leaders and researchers, to explore the intersection of people and technology in advancing mobility and safety. With insightful keynote addresses and engaging breakout sessions, the conference served as a platform for collaboration and innovation in the field of transportation. We look forward to continued progress in addressing the challenges and opportunities facing the Pacific Northwest transportation industry.
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May 12, 2023
PacTrans Participates in 2023 Lifesavers Conference

PacTrans had two consortium partner universities participate in the 2023 Lifesavers Conference on Highway Safety Priorities in Seattle, Washington. The Lifesavers Conference showcases the latest research, evidence-based strategies, proven countermeasures, and promising new approaches for addressing the nation’s most pressing traffic safety problems and focus on the 4 Es of traffic safety: engineering, emergency response, enforcement, and education. PacTrans’ collaborator, the Northwestern Tribal Technical Assistance Program (NW TTAP) Center, was among the exhibitors, leveraging the opportunity to discuss safety challenges on Tribal roads and to network with professionals in traffic safety and Tribal transportation.
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April 26, 2023
PacTrans Participates in 2023 National Mobility Summit of UTCs

In mid-March, the Mobility21 National University Transportation Center, led by Carnegie Mellon University, hosted the fourth Annual National Mobility Summit of the US Department of Transportation University Transportation Centers. This annual event provides an opportunity for policymakers, public agencies, private industry, non-profit organizations, and UTCs focused on mobility, to come together for a day-long summit to explore the current state of many aspects of the transportation industry, current and emerging research needs, and opportunities for collaboration and partnership.
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December 05, 2022
PacTrans Region 10 Transportation Conference Returns to In-Person

After two years of virtual conferences, the PacTrans Region 10 Transportation Conference returned to in-person this past October. Co-organized by PacTrans, the Center for Safety Equity in Transportation, and the UW Mobility Innovation Center, this one-day event took place on the University of Washington, Seattle campus. With over two hundred in attendance from public agencies, private industry, and academia, the conference focuses on three goals: (1) listen to agencies and industry leaders about their views on critical regional research needs, (2) present UTC funded research to practitioners who may have need of project outputs, and (3) foster partnerships for future collaboration.
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