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November 29, 2023

Vision Zero Research on the Road, Part VI

Agenda and Presenters' Bios

Opening Remarks

• Motorized Two-Wheeler Safety Trends by Rob Viola
• Trends in New York City Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities: 2011-2020 by Lawrence Fung
• Using Integrated Data to Catalyze Transportation Safety Research by Allison Curry

Micromobility Presentation Panel

• Understanding the Modal Shift to Gas Mopeds by Irene Figueroa-Ortiz
• Micromobility: From Injury to Coding by Jonathan Robitsek
• Micromobility and Economic Justice by Divya Subramanian
  

Safer Speeds Presentation Panel

• Slowing Down for Safety: A Longitudinal Study of the Fixed Speed Cameras in NYC by Jingquin (Jannie) Gao
• Automated Speed and Red Light Enforcement in NYC: Recent Trends by Will Carry
  
• The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program in the Rear View Mirror: Lessons Learned by Kim Wiley-Schwartz

Technology for Safer Roads Presentation Panel

• NYC DOT Street Sensor Pilot: Using Computer Vision to Improve Street Safety by Carl Sundstrom
• A-Eye Urban: Exploring the Opportunities of Low-Cost Computer Vision Solutions for Enhancing Urban Roadway Safety by Fan Zuo
• AI for Urban Transportation Digital Twin by Xuan (Sharon) Di
• Leveraging Street Cameras to Support Outdoor Navigation for Blind Pedestrians by Gaurav Jain

Safer Vehicles Presentation Panel

• Cycling Safety Analysis: A Close Look at Vehicle Type Association with Bicycle Collisions, Injuries, and Fatalities by Suzana Duran Bernardes
• Vehicle and Traffic Safety in the Trade Waste Industry by Nicole Mathias
  
• Safe Fleet Transition Plan for School Buses by Keith Kerman

Closing Session

• Vision Zero in NYC -- Street Improvement Projects: 10+ Years of Effective Roadway Safety Enhancements by Ann Marie Doherty
• Announcement of Inaugural New York City Vision Zero Research Award by Anna Caffarelli

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