Capacity Building and Workforce Development for Coastal Transportation Infrastructure Subjected to Multi-hazards (Year 2)

This project aims to develop a decision-making tool to assess and enhance the resilience of transportation corridors in coastal communities, crucial for supporting a sustainable and equitable blue economy. By focusing on the specific needs of these communities, the research will address the challenges posed by natural hazards and the importance of resilient infrastructure in fostering economic growth and environmental sustainability. The initiative also seeks to advance transportation workforce development by integrating blue and green economy principles, emphasizing the need for collaboration among stakeholders, and providing education on designing infrastructure that withstands natural disasters. The project will identify key lessons and recommendations to help educators engage with this critical engineering field, ultimately driving regional economic growth and improving accessibility and equity in diverse coastal regions.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $58646
• Contract Numbers:

  69A3552348330

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

  University Transportation Centers Program
  Department of Transportation
  Washington, DC  United States  20590

  Coastal Research and Transportation Education (CREATE)

  Texas State University
  San Marcos, TX  United States  77666

  University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

  Department of Civil Engineering and Surveying
  PO Box 9000
  Mayagüez PR 00681-9000, PR  United States  00681-9000
• Managing Organizations:

  Coastal Research and Transportation Education (CREATE)

  Texas State University
  San Marcos, TX  United States  77666
• Project Managers:

  Bruner, Britain

  Kulesza, Stacey

• Performing Organizations:

  University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

  Department of Civil Engineering and Surveying
  PO Box 9000
  Mayagüez PR 00681-9000, PR  United States  00681-9000
• Principal Investigators:

  Figueroa Medina, Alberto

  Trinidad, Ismael

  Lopez del Puerto, Carla

• Start Date: 20240901
• Expected Completion Date: 20250830
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers Program

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Coastal engineering; Coasts; Decision support systems; Disaster resilience; Education and training; Sustainable development; Transportation equity; Workforce development
• Geographic Terms: Puerto Rico
• Subject Areas: Education and Training; Planning and Forecasting; Security and Emergencies; Transportation (General);

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01931102
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Coastal Research and Transportation Education (CREATE)
• Contract Numbers: 69A3552348330
• Files: UTC, RIP
• Created Date: Sep 17 2024 4:34PM