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Future Highways: Michigan's Connected Corridor

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This webinar is led by ITE Traffic Engineering Council.

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Webinar Description:
Join us for an enlightening webinar on Michigan Department of Transportation’s transformative Connected Corridor project. This initiative represents a significant leap forward in transportation technology and infrastructure, aiming to enhance safety, efficiency, and mobility on our roads. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) in collaboration with CAVNUE is pioneering this ambitious project, setting a new standard for connected and automated vehicle travel. The webinar will provide an in-depth look into the technological advancements and infrastructure developments driving this initiative, highlighting the collaborative efforts between public and private sectors

MDOT project manager, Elise Feldpausch, will share insights into the challenges and successes encountered during the project, discussing the innovative solutions implemented to create a seamless, integrated transportation network. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the project's goals, the technologies involved, and the potential impacts on the future of transportation. This webinar aims to equip participants with the knowledge and inspiration to envision and contribute to the future of smart transportation systems.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the key goals and objectives of Michigan Department of Transportation’s Connected Corridor project.
  • Describe the technological advancements and infrastructure developments integral to the project
  • Recall the challenges and solutions encountered during the implementation of the project
  • Understand the collaborative efforts between MDOT, CAVNUE, and other stakeholders
  • Identify the potential impacts of the Connected Corridor on transportation safety, efficiency, and mobility
  • Explore future trends and opportunities in the field of connected and automated transportation systems.

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The webinar recording will be made available on-demand it will have a shelf life of 60 days to register before it is archived. Participants are able to purchase and retrieve their PDH credit certificate until their access to the content expires. After the content expires and goes into archive, the PDH credit certificate opportunity is forfeited.

Contributors

  • Moderator: Joe Hummer, PhD, P.E., State Traffic Management Engineer | NCDOT | Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

    Joseph E. Hummer, PhD, PE, is the State Traffic Management Engineer with the North Carolina DOT Mobility and Safety Division. He specializes in alternative intersection and interchange designs, and recently developed an interest in automated vehicles. He began researching alternative designs in 1990, has published numerous articles about them, has invented several new designs. On automated vehicles, he is the author of the 2020 book Driverless America that forecasts life after widespread deployment. Joe spent most of his career as a Professor at North Carolina State before serving as Chair of Civil Engineering at Wayne State. He returned to North Carolina and joined the NCDOT in 2016 to work on the implementation of new ideas.

  • Elise Feldpausch, P.E., Connected Vehicle Technical Specialist | Michigan DOT | Lansing, Michigan, USA

    Elise Feldpausch is an accomplished ITS professional with extensive experience in leading teams, managing contract processes, and overseeing project management. She is a self-motivated, dedicated, and determined individual with in-depth knowledge of MDOT ITS practices, contract development, planning, and management. Elise possesses exceptional leadership skills, enabling her to successfully manage multifaceted projects and make informed decisions while bringing people together. She is excited to represent such an innovative industry further in the mobility arena and is committed to continuing to grow her knowledge of the subject matter.

August 13, 2024
Tue 3:00 PM EDT

Duration 1H 0M

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