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HDR Platinum Sponsor - “Drive to Zero….We Can’t Get There Fast Enough!”
Thursday December 12, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
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With over 40,000 fatalities on our roads every year, the Drive to Zero initiative across the country is a top goal within the transportation industry.  This session will explore all the various efforts being taken by the private sector, the City of Pittsburgh and FHWA to help us reach those goals.

Topic 1: Exploratory Research on Assessing the Risk of Fatal Crashes
Speaker: Ben Pierce

Topic 2:  City of Pittsburgh’s Vision Zero Policy
Speaker: Patty Kerns & Panini Chowdhury

 Topic 3: Advancing the Systemic Approach to Safety
 Speaker: Matt Hinshaw
Moderators
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Jennifer Walsh

Traffic & Planning Section Manager, HDR
Jennifer K. Walsh, P.E., currently oversees the Traffic Engineering Section for HDR, Inc. She has over 30 years of experience in traffic engineering, traffic operations, conceptual design, and comprehensive transportation planning. Jenn has a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Civil Engineering... Read More →
Speakers
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Patty Kerns

Project Manager, Pittsburgh Department of Mobility and Infrastructure
Patty graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown with a Bachelors in Civil Engineering Technology in 2013. After graduation, she entered the transportation industry where she worked as a roadway engineer on large highway projects for clients such as PennDOT, the PA Turnpike... Read More →
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Ben Pierce

Mobility Operations Technology Services Director, HDR, Inc.
Ben has thirty years of experience in transportation consulting acquiring, managing, and conducting studies that examine and assess the impact of different policy and/or technology options on the transportation system. Ben received his Master’s degree in Statistics from Miami University... Read More →
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Panini Chowdhury

Department Manager, Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, City of Pittsburgh
Originating from Bangladesh, Panini Chowdhury’s journey has taken him across continents, shaping communities and advocating for transformative change. His commitment towards positive change has resulted in engaging in various governmental sectors across Ohio and Pennsylvania, as... Read More →
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Matt Hinshaw

Data-Driven Safety Analysis Program Manager, FHWA Office of Safety
Matt Hinshaw is the Data-Driven Safety Analysis Program Manager for FHWA’s Office of Safety. He strives to identify and promote practical approaches to improve DDSA for all agencies. Matt began his career at Kansas DOT working in design and safety. He has a wide range of project... Read More →
Thursday December 12, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
206
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