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Enter the Student Data Challenge on Urban Travel Time, Speed, and Reliability

Iteris is proud to sponsor the Transportation Research Board‘s student data challenge on urban travel time, speed and reliability for the second year running.

Students are tasked with using the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Smarter Roads Platform or UMD’s COVID-19 Impact Analysis Platform to develop a study investigating the impact COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders have had on the transportation network.

Make sure you register by July 15, 2020 and submit your report by October 15, 2020 – both to [email protected].

The winner will receive a $500 prize, with top entries selected to present at a poster session at the 2021 TRB conference.

 

 

Jean-Paul Rodrigue Details COVID-19’s Impacts on Supply Chains

by Adylbek Abdykalikov, USC, IPPAM 2020

On April 3, 2020 Dr. Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Professor of Global Studies & Geography at Hofstra University, New York and a member of METRANS’ MetroFreight research center, presented his research on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on transportation to METRANS Advisory Board, faculty, and staff. Titled “Coronavirus Impacts on Trade and Supply Chains,” the presentation focused on the effects of the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic on international trade and supply chains.  Rodrigue was invited by METRANS Director, Professor and Ferraro Chair in Effective Local Government at the University of Southern California, Dr. Genevieve Giuliano.  “METRANS is fortunate to have a deep bench of experts from which we can draw,” Giuliano noted.  “Professor Rodrigue not only is one of the world’s experts in international trade, but also conducted a research project on the potential impact of a pandemic on global supply chains.  He is uniquely qualified to tell us what we can expect from this pandemic.”

Read the full article on METRANS.org.

SWTWC Launches Visual Tool for Workforce Analysis

SWTWC has launched a new data resource that utilizes geospatial information technology to offer a visual representation of its occupational data analysis and projections. This resource helps users access and analyze state-level data for critical transportation occupations in the Southwest region.

Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, SWTWC has created an interactive story map that allows users to easily access the data most relevant to them. Once a user selects a state, they can view the 25 critical transportation occupations specific to that state. By clicking on an occupation, users can view its relevant statistics, such as average wage, current and projected number of jobs, and required education level.

The data serves to undergird SWTWC’s workforce development efforts by identifying transportation occupations with exceptional job growth projections from 2012 to 2022. This analysis forms the basis for developing career pathway programs that are tailored to each state’s workforce needs. Key findings include the following:

  • A plurality of transportation-related jobs in all states require no more than a HS diploma and boast an average wage of more than $20 per hour. Our analysis therefore shows that most of these jobs have relatively low socio-economic barriers to entry while offering a decent income.
  • Some occupations with high projected employment growth rates also have low overall employment levels. Thus, both figures must be considered when assessing an occupation’s overall economic impact within the state.
  • Workforce trends vary from state to state, but some high-growth occupations feature in the top 25 rankings for most or all states in the Southwest region. Examples include logisticians, civil engineers, electricians, and cargo and freight agents.

To interact with the visual tool and view the full report, click here.

NNTW Completes the National Transportation Career Pathways Initiative

The NNTW team and regional workforce centers recently completed the National Transportation Career Pathways Initiative (NTCPI). The strategic initiative established a set of five transportation discipline-focused career pathways that will be deployed within post-secondary education/training institutions nationwide, in order to begin the development of forward-looking, technology-infused workforce pipelines that would lead students and job seekers into critical occupations within the highway transportation sector.

Tools for the Zombie Apocalypse: Avoiding the Brain Drain in Transportation Organizations

Part I: July 13, 2018, noon-1pm ET

Avoiding Brain Drain in Transportation Organizations

Leaning Forward: Knowledge and Information Management for a Nimble Organization

– Leni Oman, Washington State Depart. of Transportation

This presentation highlights WSDOT’s approach to understanding business needs, establishing a foundation for execution, and strengthening the learning culture.

Capturing and Learning Essential Consultant-Developed Knowledge within Departments of Transportation

– Frances Harrison, Spy Pond Partners, LLC This presentation highlights a recent NCHRP study that developed guidance on assessing risks and establishing knowledge capture procedures when using consultants

Part II: August 8, 2018, noon – 1pm ET

Avoiding Brain Drain in Transportation Organizations

Anticipatory Knowledge

 – Donna Cuomo, MITRE Corporation

An overview of MITRE’s approach to anticipating the knowledge and process needs of employees – and delivering the right information at the right time.

Guidance for Development and Management of Sustainable Information Portals

– Benjamin Pecheux, Applied Engineering Management Corporation

This presentation summarizes a recent NCHRP study that created a guide for development and management of effective DOT enterprise information portals (EIPs).