Agenda

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Ghosts of the Past: Restrictive Covenants and their Lasting Imprint on Raleigh’s Urban Equity
Sneha Bora, UNC Chapel Hill

Bridging Racial Wealth Gaps through Bridges
Weilin He, Syracuse University

Addressing Accessibility Barriers in Rural and Disconnected Communities
Venktesh Pandey, NC A&T University

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Efficient Traffic Monitoring Using High-Resolution Aerial Images
Tewodros Gebre, NC A&T University

Using New Technology to Count Airplane Traffic at Municipal Airports
Chris Vaughan, NC State University

Collegiate Underrepresented Business and Engineering Drone Training Intensive Program (CUBED TIP)
Laquanda Johnson, NC A&T University

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Identifying optimal resilient transportation routes using visual data analytics, 2-D hydrodynamic modeling and high-resolution LiDAR data
Barbara Doll, NC State University

Validation of A Landslide Risk Predictor from Recent Hurricane Helene
Sophia Lin, UNC Charlotte

Hurricane Helene and the Wash-out of I-40: Observations From the Duke Great Smoky Mountains Rain Gauge Network
Douglas Miller, UNC Asheville

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Wayfinding and Safety for Blind and Visually-Impaired Pedestrians
Bastian Schroeder, Kittelson & Associates

UAS Bridge / Structure Inspection Demo
Ali Karimoddini, NC A&T University

This dynamic roundtable brings together thought leaders and experts to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for cybersecurity, workforce preparation, and systems engineering.

Speakers:
Dasha Davies – President/CISO, Stealth-ISS Group Inc.
Collin F. Lynch – Associate Professor of Computer Science, Department of Computer Science & The AI Academy, North Carolina State University
Miles Thompson – AI Assurance Solutions Lead, MITRE Corporation

Moderator:
Caitlyn Mabry – Data & Information Branch Manager in the Office of Strategic Initiatives and Program Support (SIPS), NCDOT

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A Multi-Objective based Network Optimization during Emergency Resource Distribution
Lidia Zewde, NC A&T University

Balancing the Transportation Needs of National Parks and Local Residents: A Case Study from North Carolina
Liu Lv, NC A&T University

When the Wheels Stop Turning: Impacts of School Bus Disruptions in Durham
Samantha Pace, UNC Chapel Hill

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Prediction of Retro-reflectivity of Traffic Signs
Gurcan Comert, NC A&T University

Analyzing Factors Influencing Driver Willingness to Accept Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Gurcan Comert, NC A&T University

Reliable Vision-Based Perception for Control and Navigation of Automated Vehicle
Tesfamichael Getahun, NC A&T University

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Asphalt mixture performance property variations within mixture categories
Nooralhuda Saleh, Continuum Infrastructure Solutions

Evaluation of High RAP Asphalt Mixtures and Binders with Recycling Agents
Cassie Castorena, NC State University

Pavement Friction and Texture Performance Modeling
B. Shane Underwood, NC State University

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Investigating Automated Shuttle Readiness for Rural Areas: A North Carolina Case Study
Oladimeji Alaka, NC A&T University

Planning for connected and automated vehicles–more than engineering
Tab Combs, UNC Chapel Hill

Pedestrian Crossing Treatment Hierarchy and Selection Guidance for Nevada DOT
John Shaw, NC State University

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Wayfinding and Safety for Blind and Visually-Impaired Pedestrians
Bastian Schroeder, Kittelson & Associates

UAS Bridge / Structure Inspection Demo
Ali Karimoddini, NC A&T University

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The Economic Contribution of North Carolina’s Supply Chain
Steve Bert, NC State University

The Past Meets the Future: Integrating Evolving Geospatial and UAV Technologies into Cemetery Mapping
Timothy Mulrooney, NC Central University

Optimizing Freight Rail Networks for Decarbonization: A Comprehensive Approach Using A-STEP and Network Refinement
Md Abdullah Al Hasan, NC State University

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Safe Advanced Air Mobility: From Risk Assessment to Autonomous Mitigation of Mid-Air Collisions
Negasa Yahi, NC A&T University

Urban Air Mobility Flight Operations Risk Assessment Based on Battery Energy Constraint
Yonas Ayalew, NC A&T University

Security Risks in Urban Air Mobility: Evaluating Trojan Attacks on Autonomous Landing Systems
Reza Ahmari, NC A&T University

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Strut-and-Tie Models for the Design of Bridge Bent Caps in North Carolina
Giorgio Proestos, NC State University

Towards the design of disturbed regions in bridge structures utilizing FRP reinforcement
Taylor Brodbeck, NC State University

Improved Live Load Distribution Factors for Load Rating of Slab and T-Beam Reinforced Concrete Bridges
Ghadir Haikal, NC State University

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Multi Modal Trip Reductions Rates in Local Municipalities
Daniel Coble, NC State University

So close, yet so far: an automated method to identify missing links in pedestrian networks
Matthew Bhagat-Conway, UNC Chapel Hill

User’s Preference for Trip Planner Interface and Factors Influencing Sustainable Transport Choices in Rural and Urban Areas
Ridwan Tiamiyu, NC A&T University

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Continuous Flow Intersection Safety Evaluation
Christopher Cunningham, NC State University

An Estimate of the Potential Crash Savings from Optimizing the Design of Every Intersection
Joe Hummer, NCDOT

Safe System Implementation: Current Prospects and Opportunities in the United States
Seth LaJeunesse, UNC Chapel Hill

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Resilient and Sustainable Transportation – Session I
Tim Brock, NC State University

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UNC Charlotte Automated Shuttle Pilot Study: Perceptions, Operational Performance and Lessons Learned
Srinivas Pulugurtha, University of Mississippi

Project OVAL (On-campus Vehicle Autonomous Launch)
Jimin Yu, NC State University

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Mapping the Invisible: Predicting Stormwater Pipelines Using Artificial Intellegence
Tianyang Chen, UNC Charlotte

Deep Learning in Infrastructure Performance Monitoring
Don Chen, UNC Charlotte

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Investigation of Technology to allow the tracking of wait times and traffic points of origin for users of the Ferry System
Daniel Coble, NC State University

A Multi-Objective Optimization based Single Truck-Multiple Drone Delivery
Lidia Zewde, NC A&T University

Exploring Public Wi-Fi Log Data and Microtransit Data to Understand City-Level Travel Demand for Enhancing Microtransit Services in North Carolina
Lei Zhu, UNC Charlotte

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Factors associated with vulnerable road user crashes on freeways in North Carolina
Yuting (Tina) Chen, UNC Charlotte

Camera-based Work Zone Intrusion Alert System
Erol Ozan, East Carolina University

Operational and Benefit-Cost Analysis of Intersections with Three-Phase Traffic Signals
Hayden Edwards, VHB

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Resilient and Sustainable Transportation – Session II
Tim Brock, NC State University

North Carolina Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure University Center of Excellence (NC SuRe Infrastructure Center)
Tim Brock, NC State University

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North Carolina Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence

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NC Transportation Center of Excellence on Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Technology (NC-CAV)

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Got bikes? Traffic Gardens Grow Safe Road Users
Ellen M. Walston, ECU Health Medical Center

Evolving Complete Streets into Smart(ER) Corridors
Ashley Thompson, Stantec

Pedaling Toward the Future: Insights on North Carolinians’ E-Bike Aspirations from the Ral-E-Bike Program
Matthew Palm, UNC Chapel Hill

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Utilizing Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Emergency Department (ED), and Linked Crash-EMS and Crash-ED Data to Inform Local and State Traffic Injury Prevention
Katherine Harmon, UNC Chapel Hill

Insights and opportunities for transportation and public health agency collaboration to improve road safety
Elyse Keefe, UNC Chapel Hill

The Value of Proactive Safety: Revisiting High Injury Networks
Ian Hamilton, VHB

Speaker:
Ashley Nylen, PMP
Senior Strategist, Surface Automation & Safety
USDOT Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence

Ashley Nylen will provide an introduction of the HASS COE, an office under the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology at the United States Department of Transportation. The plenary will feature the work of the HASS COE with a focus on collaborative efforts in automation with fellow operating administrations with focus on state and local engagement, artificial intelligence assurance, distributed testing and air and advanced mobility initiatives.