Transportation Webinars

Artificial intelligence has been used in aviation weather forecasting and decision support since the 1980s, but recent breakthroughs in AI methodologies and computational power are ushering in a transformative era. This webinar explores how AI is revolutionising aviation weather by enhancing not only the accuracy and efficiency of weather forecasting, but also the translation of anticipated weather to operational impacts and optimised decisions.Join us as we delve into the evolution of AI methods in aviation weather—from historical applications to cutting-edge advancements reshaping the field. Discover how AI-driven models enhance uncertainty quantification, essential for optimizing decision-making processes in aviation operations. Learn how AI empowers us to plan for and mitigate weather-related interruptions before they occur, not just respond to them—and how this proactive stance streamlines and optimizes flight operations.We'll also examine the promise and perils of generative AI in providing bespoke guidance and recommendations, supporting decision-making for a wide variety of users. Importantly, we'll discuss strategies for designing and evaluating AI methods to ensure they are trustworthy and reliable.Speaker: Tim Niznik, Director of Analytics, American Airlines; Dr. Amy McGovern, Director, NSF AI Institute for Research on Trustworthy AI in Weather, Climate, and Coastal Oceanography, University of Oklahoma; Dr. John Williams, Head of Weather AI Sciences and Aviation Weather Content, The Weather Company; Mike Robinson, Senior principal engineer, The MITRE Corporation.

Calling all ground handlers and professionals in the GSE industry!As the Asian aviation market surges with unprecedented growth, international GSE manufacturers find themselves at the threshold of a remarkable opportunity to extend their reach into this dynamic region.Join us for a webinar packed with invaluable insights and practical advice, designed to navigate the intricacies of the Asian market and harness its vast potential. Hear from leading airport operators, airlines, and ground handlers in this session.Topics Covered:An overview of ongoing and upcoming airport expansion projects that will drive demand for GSECurrent GSE needs, future trends and developments in ground operations, and their impact on GSE requirements, including case studies of successful partnerships with GSE suppliers and the challenges faced in sourcing equipmentHow GSE is currently utilised to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery, common challenges faced in ground handling operations and how advanced GSE solutions can address these issuesDate:2nd October 2024, WednesdayTime:5pm SGT (LIVE!)Panellist: Latchida Apaphant - EVP, Foreign Affair, Airports of Thailand PLC. (AOT); Musdalifah Abdullah - CEO, GTR Malaysia; Joshua Ng - Director, Alton Aviation Consultancy.

Please join us on Wednesday, September 4, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. ET for the next installment, titled Preparing for the Winter Weather Season. This webinar will feature speakers Darcy Bullock, Robin Barfield, and Eric Guillot. In anticipation of the upcoming winter season, speakers will highlight recent advancements in winter maintenance operations, available products and strategies, and examples of agency adoption and associated impacts.Darcy Bullock is a Lyles Family Professor of Civil Engineering at Purdue University and serves as the director of the institution’s Joint Transportation Research Program. Bullock is a Registered Professional Engineer in Indiana with 30 years of experience working closely with academia, transportation agencies, and private sector partners in transportation systems and big data.Robin Barfield is the director of safety and risk management at the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). His role involves strategic oversight of safety training, risk assessments, and ensuring stringent adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration programs. His hands-on approach to safety and compliance ensures that the agency consistently upholdsthe highest standards, enabling a secure and productive working environment.Eric Guillot is a meteorologist and project manager supporting the National Weather Service (NWS). Eric works for the Analyze, Forecast, and Support Office in the Forecast Services Division, specifically the Severe, Fire, Public, and Winter Weather Services Branch. Eric is a winter program coordinator and is responsible for research to operations activities and training needs related to winter for field forecasters.The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Office of Operations is collaborating with the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE) to host a bimonthly webinar series on Road Weather Management. These webinars—called the Road Weather Spotlight Series—align with the mission of the Road Weather Management Program to inform stakeholders and improve highway road weather operations.We’d like to hear from you!Are there topics you want our input on? Please reach out to us! Contact David Johnson at David.Johnson@dot.gov regarding suggestions for future RWM issues.

Free webinar for UITP members. UITP Asia-Pacific is jointly organising another webinar with UITP India and UITP Australia-New Zealand on Responsive Public Transport in Disruption (Crisis and Peace Time) on 3 April 2024 between 13:30-15:00 Hong Kong time (UTC+8). Join our webinar to gain perspectives from global experts for some practical understanding and case studies to enhance the responsiveness of public transport systems in your region.

Explore the challenges and solutions in EV thermal management, focusing on efficiency, noise reduction, and system optimization. This webinar will provide insights into innovative cooling strategies, the transition to advanced motor drivers like Field Oriented Control (FOC), and the integration of cutting-edge semiconductor technologies to extend battery life, reduce costs, and enhance passenger comfort in electric vehicles. In this webinar, you will: - Gain in-depth knowledge about the challenges associated with Electric Vehicle (EV) thermal management, with a focus on factors such as efficiency, noise reduction, and system optimization. Acquire expertise in innovative cooling strategies and advanced motor drivers, particularly Field Oriented Control (FOC). Develop the ability to integrate cutting-edge semiconductor technologies into Electric Vehicle systems.

Join us for our upcoming webinar Measure, manage and maintain the safety of VRUs. Hosted by Kim Steelman, Business Development Manager, and Matt Shaw, Senior Product Manager. In this webinar, the Viva team will present how our unique AI-powered computer vision sensors can help measure, manage, and maintain the safety of vulnerable road users within the road space. Learn about Viva's innovative approach to capturing anonymized road user data, the wider range of classifications available, Smart Traffic Monitoring, Smart Road Safety features, and how Viva datasets can support grant applications and awards. Register now for free!

What do you need to think about when decarbonising your fleet? Road transport is one of the largest contributors to the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, amounting to around 22%. Fleets will need to make big changes to both their vehicles and operations to reach net zero. In this webinar, we have a look at what you’ll need to do and the best ways to go about it. Every fleet’s journey to decarbonisation is different. You should know what to pick and choose to improve or electrify your fleet. We’ll touch upon: • why fleet decarbonisation matters…now! • using data to your advantage • looking beyond the vehicles (including depots) • working collaboratively • grey fleets and salary sacrifice • developing the plan • Q&A About the presenter James Brown – fleet support manager James is part of the Fleet advice team at Energy Saving Trust and was a fleet manager for 14 years and since has extensive experience of reviewing fleets and recommending improvements. Reserve your place today.

This webinar will provide an overview of the NOCoE TSMO Trends Survey. New, in 2023, the TSMO TSMO survey captures the most important strategies, applications, and emerging technologies being used by transportation agencies. Structured around the new Transportation Operations Manual, the survey also illuminates potential implementation challenges. The presentation will cover three areas: workforce development, the acceleration of TSMO deployments, and mainstreaming TSMO. This is part of a new webinar series focused on covering key topics across the TSMO industry in a 'high speed, low drag' format to give you a chance to spend just 30 minutes learning something new that may be helpful for you or your agency.

Electrification of cars is well under way, and whilst the market still faces challenges for greater adoption worldwide, it is now a common experience to see electric cars on the road. However, multiple other vehicle segments need to electrify to meet emissions targets, or reduce cost of ownership. Many of these are at earlier stages of electrification with significant challenges requiring greater economic, regulatory, and technological drivers. This webinar, based on IDTechEx's latest report on 'Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea, and Air 2024-2044' (www.IDTechEx.com/EV), will cover the current status, drivers, and future expectations for electrification of sectors including: - Cars - Light commercial vehicles - Trucks - Buses - Boats and ships - Trains - Air Taxis (eVTOL)

This webinar will is part of the Data for Planning and Operations webinar series and will discuss shared use mobility. Shared mobility is “the shared use of a vehicle, motorcycle, scooter, bicycle, or other travel mode; it provides users with short-term access to a travel mode on an as-needed basis” (SAE International, 2018). Its scope includes micromobility services such as bikesharing and electric scooter services, as well as carsharing, micro-transit, paratransit, Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), and traditional ride-hailing (taxi) services. Shared mobility services have grown rapidly within the last few years. They help solve the “last mile” problem by providing links to and from mass transit stations and can replace car trips. They also may substitute for walking and transit trips. Some shared services can address longer trips, such as the use of micro-transit, where there is insufficient demand for efficient use of fixed route transit, or car sharing services, for occasional or periodic trips where a car is desirable.