Transportation symposium updates 150 professionals on trends, developments in WI

Close to 150 people from across the transportation landscape recently attended the 2022 Southeast Wisconsin Transportation Symposium, held at UWM and co-hosted by UWM’s Institute of Physical Infrastructure and Transportation (IPIT) and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).

Twenty-four speakers—representing academia, government, non-profit institutions, and industry—showcased innovative projects and addressed topics including the state’s electric vehicle infrastructure plan, promises and pitfalls of emerging vehicle technology, comprehensive crash analysis, and municipal green infrastructure.

You can view all the speakers’ bios and download many of the presentations here.

Keynotes were given by Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson.

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The annual IPIT symposium offers one of the best opportunities in the state for transportation professionals to connect and learn about the latest trends and developments in Wisconsin’s transportation systems, said Xiao Qin, IPIT’s director, a Lawrence E. Sivak ‘71 Professor and professor of civil and environmental engineering.

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