MPC
Research Projects (2006-07)
Project Title
Transportation Safety Conference
University
North Dakota State UniversityProject Investigator
- Denver Tolliver, NDSU
- Gary Berreth, NDSU
- Brenda Lantz, NDSU
External Project Contact
Steve Richards, STC/UT
Project Objective
The objective of this technology transfer project is to plan and co-host a national transportation safety conference with the Southeastern Transportation Center (STC) at University of Tennessee.
Project Abstract
Transportation safety is a critically important issue, nationally and regionally. Although the issues are the same across the United States, the problem settings and practices may vary among regions. Therefore, it is important not only to describe the issues and solutions, but to exchange ideas across regions.
Task Descriptions
- Develop conference plan, including speaker and topic lists.
- Hold conference.
- Prepare conference summary and report.
Milestones, Dates
Starting Date: August 1, 2006
Ending Date: June 30, 2007
Project Budget
$51,215
Student Involvement
N/A
Relationship to Other Research Projects
None
Technology Transfer Activities
A conference summary will be prepared.
Potential Benefits of the Project
Increased focus on transportation safety issues and practices in the eastern and western United States.
TRB Keywords
Safety, Highways