Susan Soccolich initially thought that she would use her affinity for numbers in the insurance industry. However, after obtaining a Master’s in statistics from Virginia Tech, she realized that the actuarial career’s focus on crash financial impacts was not really in alignment with her mindset. Fortunately for VTTI, Susan did feel that utilizing her education… Continue Reading Driving Forces: Susan Soccolich
Alexandria Rossi-Alvarez almost died. She was crossing the road, in a crosswalk, and was struck by an impaired driver. The impact launched her nearly 20 feet into the intersection. The car did not stop there. She was laying on the road, unable to move, watching as the car continued towards her. “It is a scary… Continue Reading Survivors inspired to save the lives of most vulnerable roadway population – pedestrians
Every two weeks a roadside worker or first responder is fatally injured while working on the roadside and hundreds more are injured, according to a recent AAA report. The increased use of automated vehicle technology presents new opportunities to prevent crashes and eliminate fatalities, but the technology also poses risks to the first responder. A… Continue Reading Virginia Tech Transportation Institute automated vehicle technology research helps eliminate first responder fatalities
