An Examination of Emergency Response Scenarios for Automated Driving Systems

Emergency Ambulance At Busy Red Light Intersection

In the future, vehicles equipped with automated driving systems (ADS) that drive us instead of us driving them will become a reality. These vehicles will integrate onto roadways and may change operational interactions with other vehicles in certain scenarios. Public safety officials, such as law enforcement, fire and rescue, and emergency medical personnel routinely interact… Continue Reading An Examination of Emergency Response Scenarios for Automated Driving Systems

Virginia Tech cadets learn to navigate trucking safety

The Sharing the Road team (from left to right: Mark Golusky, Scott Tidwell, Eileen Herbers, Susan Soccolich, and Rich Hanowski) posing with an award after their semi-truck was given the rank of cadet sergeant first class during a ceremony conducted with the Corps of Cadets.
The Sharing the Road team (from left to right: Mike Miller, Mark Golusky, Scott Tidwell, Eileen Herbers, Susan Soccolich, and Rich Hanowski) posing with an award after their semi-truck was given the rank of cadet sergeant first class during a ceremony conducted with the Corps of Cadets.

The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s (VTTI) Sharing the Road with Trucks Program has been making stops across the country, including Blacksburg, Virginia. On December 7, 2024, the program partnered with the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets to conduct a safety demonstration for first-year cadets in the 2nd Battalion. “The safety of our students in the… Continue Reading Virginia Tech cadets learn to navigate trucking safety

Sharing the Road Program visits Camp Lejeune

A joint light tactical vehicle in the blind spot of a semi-truck

Transportation safety is important for everyone, including those keeping our country safe. The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s Sharing the Road with Trucks program visited Camp Lejeune to engage nearly 500 United States Marines in demonstrations that taught them how to safely drive around large trucks. Also in attendance were the local sheriff’s office, beach patrol,… Continue Reading Sharing the Road Program visits Camp Lejeune

Driving Forces: Lisa Eichelberger

Lisa Eichelberger

Chances are that if you have worked at VTTI in the last 20 years, you have met Lisa Eichelberger. Starting in 2001, she worked as the executive secretary and office manager of former director Tom Dingus. Her responsibilities included arranging travel accommodations, general office management, and human resources (HR) functions. Seven years later, Lisa was… Continue Reading Driving Forces: Lisa Eichelberger

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