First Responder Transportation Safety Conference
The transportation industry poses unique risks to first responders, who are frequently called to respond to accidents and emergencies on highways, railways, and other transportation corridors. In recognition of this challenge, the upcoming conference on transportation safety for first responders will bring together first responder agencies, technology developers, training experts, and transportation officials to showcase the latest advancements in transportation safety for first responders. The conference will feature cutting-edge technologies that are designed to improve transportation safety for first responders. These include tools and systems that help first responders to better navigate and operate in complex transportation environments, such as advanced global positioning system (GPS) and mapping tools, specialized communications systems, and enhanced situational awareness technologies. In addition to technology demonstrations, the conference will also highlight the latest training programs and resources that are available to first responder agencies. These include specialized training programs that focus on transportation safety, as well as online training resources that can be accessed by first responders in the field. Overall, the conference on transportation safety for first responders promises to be a valuable opportunity for first responder agencies to learn about the latest advancements in transportation safety technology and training, and to explore new strategies for enhancing the safety and effectiveness of their operations in transportation environments.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $103205
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Contract Numbers:
69A3551747125
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Sponsor Organizations:
Center for Advanced Transportation Mobility
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Greensboro, NC United States 27411Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
University Transportation Centers Program
Department of Transportation
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Managing Organizations:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
600 S. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Daytona Beach, Fl United States 32114North Carolina A&T State University
1601 E. Market Street
Greensboro, NC United States 27411 -
Project Managers:
Parr, Scott
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Performing Organizations:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
600 S. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Daytona Beach, Fl United States 32114 -
Principal Investigators:
Parr, Scott
Liu, Dahai
Namilae, Sirish
- Start Date: 20230701
- Expected Completion Date: 20231231
- Actual Completion Date: 0
- USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers Program
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Conferences; First responders; Occupational safety; Technological innovations
- Subject Areas: Research; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Transportation (General);
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01893165
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Center for Advanced Transportation Mobility
- Contract Numbers: 69A3551747125
- Files: UTC, RIP
- Created Date: Sep 13 2023 1:17PM