R-SEAT Showcases Research at TRB 2026: University of Washington Tacoma (UWT)

The R-SEAT Center proudly highlights research contributions from the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) presented at the 2026 TRB Annual Meeting. As part of the R-SEAT consortium, the following posters were showcased:

Effect of Centerline Markings on Driver Lane Positioning When Passing a Bicyclist on a Two-Lane Two-Way Suburban Road
Authors: Sagar Keshari; Sakar Pahari; Vahid Bahrami; Akshay Suresh Babu; Gagan Gupta; Yazmin Dasgar; Austin Detweiler; Timothy J. Gates; Peter Savolainen; Kakan Dey

Mapping Locations for Low-Carbon Autonomous Electric Passenger Ferries: A Data-Driven Analysis of Socioeconomic and Demographic Neighborhood Profiles
Authors: Panick Kalambay; Grant Lipscomb; Jose Sanchez-Sossa; Gauge Frederick Weber; Gian Carlo Tan Obico; Michael McCourt; Heather Dillon; Angela Kitali; Jeff Walters

These research efforts advance safety, sustainability, and data-driven transportation planning aligned with USDOT priorities and R-SEAT’s mission to promote safe, efficient, and resilient transportation systems across rural regions.