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AI can make transportation safer and more efficient, researchers say in new report , articleTo support the future of artificial intelligence in transportation, researchers from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute wrote a report published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine that explores the benefits and implementations of artificial intelligence in departments of transportation and provides a set of guidelines and research agendas.
Date: Nov 22, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Transportation Institute unveils Smart Cities program in Falls Church , articleThis modernization of the city's traffic control systems will help improve pedestrian safety, reduce conflicts between vehicles and bike and foot traffic, improve traffic flow, and save the municipality money through better energy and maintenance efficiency.
Date: Aug 19, 2024 -
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New Campus Shuttle route set to transform transportation at Virginia Tech , articleThe new route launches June 24 and features the Orange and Maroon Loops for quick and efficient travel around the Blacksburg campus.
Date: Jun 20, 2024 -
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New automatic emergency braking safety standard will save lives, expert explains , articleA new federal safety standard adopted this week by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will require new cars to have automatic emergency braking systems. Zachary Doerzaph, executive director of the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, spoke about the research into automatic emergency braking (AEB) that supports this new standard and the reasons why it will save lives.
Date: May 01, 2024 -
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University Policy 5005: Bicycle and Personal Transportation Devices outlines requirements and safe usage of electronic personal assistance mobility devices at Virginia Tech
Date: Feb 09, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech and university partners aim to protect, toughen, and augment transportation navigation systems , articleInterferences in global navigation satellite systems, such as jamming and spoofing, have the potential to cause widespread delays in supply chains and cascading failures across GPS-timing-based networks.
Date: Jan 04, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech achieves gold-level recognition as a Bicycle Friendly University , articleThe recognition from the League of American Bicycles signifies the university's dedication to not only fostering a sustainable and eco-conscious campus, but also to creating a vibrant and healthy community for its students, employees, and visitors.
Date: Nov 30, 2023 -
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New Hokie-themed semi-truck helps drive the Sharing the Road program forward , articleThe Virginia Tech Transportation Institute added a dedicated Hokie-themed semi-truck for its Sharing the Road with Large Trucks program, which is expanding to more schools in more states and adding virtual components in the coming year.
Date: Nov 27, 2023 -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Matt Camden and Scott Tidwell talk about the Sharing the Road program and driving around heavy trucks , articleCamden and Tidwell detail the research behind the Sharing the Road program and share practical safety tips for drivers of all ages.
Date: Nov 06, 2023 -
Video ItemVTTI demonstrates Level 4 autonomous vehicle in Northern Virginia , video
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute's (VTTI) Level 4 autonomous F-150 moved through several highway emergency scenarios during a demonstration in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The demonstration showed how various technologies can solve the challenges autonomous driving poses for public safety and emergency situations along public roadways.
Date: Oct 13, 2023 -
Video ItemTech on Tap: Making roads safer for drivers and pedestrians , video
As part of the Tech on Tap series, the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) panel discussed safety on the roadways at the Port City Brewing Company in Alexandria, Virginia, and provided a look at the research done to help with pedestrian safety, teen driver development, and safely sharing the road with heavy trucks.
Date: Sep 25, 2023 -
Video ItemMetro U-Pass program now available for Virginia Tech students in the Washington, D.C., metro area , video
Virginia Tech students in the Washington, D.C., metro area now have access to the Metro U-Pass program. Students with the pass have unlimited rides on trains and busses operated by Metro Transit. The U-Pass program strives to achieve several key goals: fostering new transit ridership, alleviating the demand for on-campus parking, reducing emissions, and enhancing students' connectivity to both their respective campuses and the broader region.
Date: Sep 13, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech seeks your input for Bicycle Friendly University evaluation Date: Sep 11, 2023 -
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U-Pass Program announced for greater Washington, D.C., metro area , articleThe program launching this fall aims to provide eligible full-time enrolled students with alternative transportation options, stimulate new transit ridership, reduce the demand for on-campus parking, decrease emissions, and increase student access to their campus and the region.
Date: Aug 21, 2023 -
Video ItemPotomac Yard metro station opens outside Innovation Campus , video
On May 19, Virginia Tech celebrated the opening of the Potomac Yard-VT Metro Station, alongside Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the City of Alexandria, and residents of the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia communities. The Potomac Yard-VT station – located on the blue and yellow lines between the National Airport and Braddock Road stations – will connect faculty, staff, and students from the Innovation Campus with industry, government, and Virginia Tech locations in the region.
Date: May 22, 2023 -
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Bicycle regulations and safety tips , articleBicycle regulations and safety tips for the Virginia Tech community.
Date: Feb 07, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech earns Best Universities for Commuters designation , articleVirginia Tech is among a select group of universities in the U.S. that have achieved the organization's national standard of excellence in providing an array of commuter benefits to faculty, staff, and students.
Date: Jan 31, 2023 -
Video ItemSenator Tim Kaine Tours Virginia Tech Transportation Institute , video
Sen. Tim Kaine visited the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute April 21 to pledge his support for a university-led effort to establish Southwest and Southern Virginia as a global leader in next-generation transportation by creating the most advanced real-world test environments for automated vehicles and delivery technologies.
Date: Apr 22, 2022
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