13 September 2024
Sustainability Webinar | Smart Transportation and Urban Planning for the Underserved, 18 September 2024
This webinar will explore the latest research on transportation challenges in urban and rural settings, particularly for underserved populations. It will also offer insights on the future of transportation planning in urban and rural landscapes, from enhancing safety to reducing emissions to improving equitable access across diverse demographics. Attendees will be introduced to interdisciplinary, community engagement strategies for practical applications of smart transportation. We hope to facilitate a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in creating inclusive, resilient, and sustainable transportation systems that serve the needs of all populations.
Date: 18 September 2024
Time: 11:00 p.m. CEST | 5:00 p.m. EDT | 5:00 a.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 816 2276 3912
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Webinar Announcement: https://sciforum.net/event/Sustainability-12
Register now for free!
| Speaker/Presentation | Time in CEST | Time in EDT |
| Prof. Dr. Wei Li Chair Introduction Autonomous Vehicles for Small Towns |
11:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. | 5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. |
| Prof. Dr. Xinyue Ye Enhancing Urban Navigation with Real-Time Weather Data Integration |
11:30 p.m.–11:50 p.m. | 5:30 p.m.–5:50 p.m. |
| Prof. Dr. Tara Goddard Let’s Be Smart (Cities) about Evacuation Planning: Open Questions and Research Needs |
11:50 p.m.–12:10 a.m. | 5:50 p.m.–6:10 p.m. |
| Q&A Session | 12:10 a.m.–12:20 a.m. | 6:10 p.m.–6:20 p.m. |
| Prof. Dr. Wei Li Concluding Remarks |
12:25 a.m.–12:30 a.m. | 6:20 p.m.–6:30 p.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic or institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Feel free to still register; we will inform you when the recording is available.
Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:
- Prof. Dr. Wei Li, Texas A&M University, USA;
- Prof. Dr. Xinyue Ye, Texas A&M University, USA;
- Prof. Dr. Tara Goddard, Texas A&M University, USA.
Relevant Special Issue:
“Smart Planning, Urban Transportation and Sustainability”
Guest Editor: Dr. Wei Li
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2024
