The 2026 R-SEAT Annual UTC Conference explores how cutting-edge technologies are reshaping transportation systems across rural landscapes. This year's event highlights innovative research and strategic collaboration in advancing safe, efficient, and innovative transportation options in rural communities.
Automated Vehicles and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Mobility, MaaS, Ridehailing, and Public Transit Solutions
Resilience in Infrastructure and Emergency Response
Transportation Safety and Risk Mitigation
The Rural Safe Efficient and Advanced Transportation (R-SEAT) Center was established in early 2023 by the U.S. Department of Transportation. We are a consortium of six institutions dedicated to advancing safe, efficient, and innovative transportation options in rural communities.
Two days of workshops, panel discussions, live demonstrations, and student presentations exploring technology-driven transformation in transportation.
Topic: What 's the perception of transformation from a user's point of view?
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Breakfast and Registration
9:00AM - 9:20AM
Welcome and Introductions
9:20AM - 9:30AM
Workshop Session Overview
9:30AM - 10:00AM
Workshop Instructions
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Workshop Session Begins
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Lunch
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Live Demonstration
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Student Poster Presentations
Topic: How are transportation technologies and related infrastructure scalable between rural and urban areas?
8:30AM - 9:30AM
Breakfast
9:30AM - 9:45AM
Welcome Back!
9:45AM - 10:00AM
Overview Panel Discussion
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Panel Discussion Begins
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Lunch
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Student Presentations
Manager of Emerging Technologies
(formerly State Connected Vehicles & Arteril Management Engineer),
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
Safety Data Coordinator,
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) State Safety Office
Emergency Management Department Head,
Apalachee Regional Planning Council (ARPC)
Asistant Professor,
Public Policy & Civil Engineering at UCLA
Join researchers, industry experts, and students shaping the future of rural transportation technology.
