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Earlier this month, I had the incredible opportunity to be part of the International Road Federation (IRF Global)’s R2T conference in Orlando, Florida, the final transportation professionals gathering of 2024! The conference brought together thought leaders like Jared W. Perdue, P.E., Randell Iwasaki, Rizwan Baig, P.E., Mohamed Abdel-Aty, Ph.D, PE, FASCE, FITE, ASEMFL, Ali Almonbhi, PhD, PMP, PE (to name a few), innovators, future transportation engineers and passionate professionals across the globe - 50+ countries, to exchange insights on emerging technologies, roadsafety, sustainability, resilient infrastructure and innovative pavement solutions in the form of technical committee meetings, workshops, lectern sessions, networking and exhibition. I was privileged enough to be part of Road Safety Committee as a member and co-chair of task force on ‘Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Road Safety’ and moderate a few sessions on ‘Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Smart Roads’, ‘Intelligent Transportation Systems and Future Mobility’, ‘ITS for Pedestrian and Two Wheeler Safety’, ‘ Automated Vehicles, Electrification and Connected Technology’ (to name a few). And it was really interesting to hear from the experts how innovation is speeding up in the transportation sector. Key takeaways for me: I. Meaningfull discussions on leveraging technology to enhance transportation safety. II. Innovative strategies to build resilient and sustainable infrastructure. III. Networking with global transportation practitioners dedicated to making road transportation safer, sustainable and smarter. IRF R2T was a perfect way to close out the year, energizing us all in terms of commitment to innovation and collaboration. A big shout out to International Road Federation (IRF Global) team, newly elected chairman Professor Kamil Elias Kaloush, C. Patrick Sankey President and CEO, Magid Elabyad EVP and entire organizing team, speakers and participants who made this conference such a success! #transportation #safety #sustainability #roadinfrastructure #electricvehicle #networking #innovation #research

🌟 Exciting Webinar Alert! 🌟 As part of the Electrified Transportation Systems series, ASPIRE Research Center members have exclusive access to this in-depth exploration of the cutting-edge advancements in regional transportation planning with Chad Worthen, the Wasatch Front Travel Modeling Director with the Wasatch Front Regional Council! 🚗💡 Don't miss out on this informative session! 💡 Not a member? There's still time to join in this exciting conversation, plus get access to other member-exclusives. Reach out to Don Linford for more info! #ASPIREerc #TransportationPlanning #RegionalModeling #Webinar #Innovation

Nerd alert: love to work for an organisation live tracking the traffic outside the office door: https://lnkd.in/gdQKbeTh On a serious note, an AI-powered traffic counter at Wellington House enables precise, real-time tracking of traffic, including cars, bikes, and pedestrians. Innovative and affordable tools like this support cities and citizens with data-driven decision-making, improving how government and communities work together. Generally, smart cities transport tech offers loads of potential in monitoring transport trends and evaluating infrastructure projects - with devices able to update in real-time from places people can't, in all weathers, at all times of night. Thought it was a fun one to share, especially after kick off conversations today about what we want showcase at the Smart Cities World Expo later this year.

At the moment we are gathering with all our partners for our second General Assembly meeting at Delft University of Technology! Together we are discussing our progress in the project and next steps in our mission to safeguard Europe's built environment. 💼 Stay tuned for more updates on our collaborative efforts! 🌍 #MULTICLIMACT #EUResearch #BuiltEnvironment 🚀

🌍 The Fifth Estonian DC Innovation Workshop is coming up on November 27 in Tallinn! Join us to dive into the theme: 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 🚀 This event, organized by i3DC in collaboration with the IEEE and TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology, will explore key topics like: 🔸 #NetZero and the challenges of an #AllElectric society 🔸 #GridFlexibility for a resilient #EnergyTransition 🔸 #DirectCurrent (DC) #CaseStudies, including DC street lighting and residential DC grids Our partners at Current/OS will be there, with several of them leading flash session speeches. It's the perfect opportunity to 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗖 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 that’s reshaping the energy landscape. 🔌 Whether you join online or in person, don’t miss out on this afternoon of insights that will power the future! 📅 Register now via the link in the post below. #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #Innovation #DCSolutions #DCTechnology

🌐 APTICA, alongside partners Setics Group and Geospatial, Unite to Bridge the Digital Gap in Rural Estonia! We're thrilled to announce that APTICA, together with our esteemed partners, has secured a prestigious tender from the Estonian government. This initiative entails modeling broadband coverage in rural Estonian regions and advising on future subsidy policies. 🌍✨ With extensive expertise in advanced geospatial analysis and broadband infrastructure, APTICA plays a pivotal role in shaping and implementing solutions that enhance connectivity and narrow the digital divide across rural Estonia. This project marks a significant milestone, underscoring our ability to tackle intricate challenges and deliver impactful outcomes. 💡📡 We're proud to contribute to Estonia's digital future, ensuring equitable access to reliable, high-speed internet for all communities. 🌐💪 Explore the full press release: https://bit.ly/3SaGZMk APTICA.ES Experts in Radio Planning Solutions Telecommunication Consulting and Engineering #DigitalDivide #BroadbandInfrastructure #GeospatialAnalysis #APTICA #SeticsGroup #Connectivity #Estonia #RuralDevelopment #TechInnovation #DigitalFuture

📅We are pleased to invite you to explore the pivotal role of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems in shaping the future of urban mobility during the upcoming event, 'Navigating Tomorrow: Urban Mobility's Future Challenges', organised by our Partner SAE International with the support of ESA NAVISP and ERTICO - ITS Europe. Hosted on 4th December in Brussels, this event will feature six roundtable discussions where experts, industry leaders, researchers, and institutional stakeholders will address technological and regulatory challenges in deploying Cooperative, Connected, and Automated Mobility (CCAM). We are pleased to support this event and contribute as a roundtable host represented by Dr Nikos Tsampieris, Head of Transport for Logistics at ERTICO. Join us in exploring PNT technologies to improve the safety and efficiency of urban transportation. Take the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, introduce your research questions, and help shape the future of urban mobility. Recommendations from each roundtable will be submitted to the relevant EU institutions for consideration. Read more about the event 👉https://lnkd.in/eetNxDG8 🎟️ Secure one of 60 available registration spots: https://lnkd.in/djxDQgmP #CCAM #UrbanMobility #IntelligentTransport #SmartMobility

🌐 Join I-SENSEGroup/ICCS at Booth #38 during Connecting Europe Days 2024, happening from April 2nd to April 5th, at the SQUARE in 📍 Brussels, Belgium. Learn more about our projects showcased at Booth #38: ◾ ENVELOPE Project: Discover how this new Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) #Call2 project is revolutionising #5G architecture to support vertical services, with large-scale Beyond 5G #B5G trial sites in Italy, Netherlands, and Greece. ◾ EVENTSproject22: Explore how this innovative project is tackling complex challenges in connected and automated vehicle #CAV operations, ensuring safety and reliability in dynamic conditions. ◾ PoDIUM Project: Learn more about PoDIUM and the project's efforts to build trust, sustainability, and resilience in #transportation systems by accelerating the implementation of Connected, Cooperative, and Automated Mobility #CCAM technology. See you at Connecting Europe Days 2024! 🚗✨ #ConnectingEuropeDays #Mobility #HorizonEurope #ENVELOPE #EVENTS #PoDIUM #ISENSEResearch #ConnectingEurope CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, European Commission

Most of us have experienced on-board crowding when using #publictransportation. It's unpleasant, causes stress and discomfort, and affects the transportation system's performance. With a growing population and an expansion of Region #Stockholm, there is a great need to meet the increasing demand for public transportation. In the CAPA-CITY project, a joint collaboration between KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Trafikförvaltningen, Region Stockholm (funder), researchers use #smartcard data to identify capacity gaps to support urban and regional development. "We want to understand and influence where, when and how the increased demand will appear. Smart data and approaches can lead to smarter solutions towards more sustainable public #transportationsystems and cities," says Anastasios Skoufas, a doctoral student in Public Transportation Systems at #KTH. Project members: Anastasios Skoufas, Matej Cebecauer, Wilco Burghout, Erik Jenelius, Oded Cats (grant recipient) from KTH, and Isak Jarlebring Rubensson, Trafikförvaltningen, Region Stockholm. Please find out more about the project and read about their first case study, presented and first-awarded at the 103rd Transportation Annual Board Annual Meeting 2024 (#TRBAM2024): https://lnkd.in/dkSrnMpC #urbandevelopment #transportplanning #kthroyalinstituteoftechnology