PacTrans News
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September 25, 2024
Celebrating the Success of Washington Transportation Camp 2024!
The 2024 PacTrans-WSDOT Washington Transportation Camp has wrapped up its second successful year, taking place at:
- Washington State University in Pullman
Pullman, WA – July 21-26, 2024 - University of Washington in Seattle
Seattle, WA – August 4-9, 2024
WA Transportation Camp is a one-week residential high school summer program covering transportation topics such as urban planning, traffic safety, supply chain logistics, and the cutting-edge realm of connected and autonomous vehicles.
The primary objective of the program is to increase the number of students pursuing advanced degrees and careers in STEM-related fields associated with transportation. This mission emphasizes a particular commitment to:
- Broadening the participation of students from underrepresented groups
- Increasing awareness among students about the diverse and rewarding careers available in the transportation industry
- Encouraging and inspiring students from diverse backgrounds to consider pursuing a vocation in transportation
The 2024 program was sponsored by PacTrans and WSDOT and was offered free of charge to all participating students. Both camps welcomed 44 high school students, with 25 at the UW and 19 at WSU. The overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants and parents highlights the camp’s impact in raising awareness on career paths within the transportation industry. We can’t wait to host the camp again next year!
- Washington State University in Pullman
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September 17, 2024
Upcoming Seminar (9/27): Principles for Effectively Responding to Competitive Transportation Research Funding Opportunities
View the Full Flyer here or add the event to your calendar.
Join us for our seminar, “Principles for Effectively Responding to Competitive Transportation Research Funding Opportunities,” featuring Dr. Jerome Lutin! Dive deep into strategies, execution tactics, and the review process that can elevate your research funding proposals.
🗓️ When: Friday, September 27
🕒 Time: 1:30 – 2:30 PM
📍 Where: In-person at More Hall Room 110, University of WashingtonDon’t miss this chance to enhance your funding strategy and network with fellow researchers!
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September 10, 2024
New Road Safety Champion Program
The PacTrans Workforce Development Institute and the NW Tribal Technical Assistant Program have partnered to develop the Road Safety Champion program for tribal and rural transportation workers who need to learn more about the fundamentals of road safety, design and construction. This program will provide an overview of road safety policies and programs that can address human impacts of road and land use. Students who complete all seven short courses will receive a certificate of completion and a digital badge from the University of Washington they can add to their professional portfolio to represent their advanced road safety knowledge. Stay tuned for new courses opening this October.
- Seven self-paced, online short courses.
- Each course is 2-4 hours long.
- Certificate and digital badge after completion of program.
- Tribes are invited to contact us if you want one of these courses in-person at your location.
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September 1, 2024
You’re invited to the 2024 Region 10 Transportation Conference in Moscow, ID!!
The Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans) Region 10 University Transportation Center is excited to invite you to the 10th Annual PacTrans Transportation Conference.
Date and Location
Friday, October 11, 2024
University of Idaho
Moscow, IdahoView the full agenda and register on our conference website: www.pactransconference.com
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August 21, 2024
Enhancing Collaboration: Highlights from the PNW Technology Transfer (T2) Peer Exchange
On August 21-22, 2024, PacTrans and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) hosted a pivotal Tech Transfer (T2) Peer Exchange at the University Tower, University of Washington-Seattle. Among the participants were representatives from various Region 10 local and state agencies including the Idaho Transportation Department, Alaska Department of Transportation, Oregon Department of Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration.
