MPC
Research Projects (2006-07)

Project Title

Transportation Safety Conference

University

North Dakota State University

Project 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

1. Develop conference plan, including speaker and topic lists.
2. Hold conference.
3. 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