Western Transportation Institute

10/05/2026

"Harmonic rippling pattern" might seem like a description of the soothing sounds from a white-noise generator lulling you to sleep. That's close. But in this case, the noise machine is your car and the rippling pattern is the washboard road you're bouncing over. One listener wants to know what cause...

10/05/2026

On September 25, 2026, Iowa State University’s Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering Department welcomed Hillary back to campus and inducted her as a Distinguished Alumna.
Read More: https://westerntransportationinstitute.org/awards-recognition/2026/big-congratulations-to-wti-director-dr-hillary-isebrands/

09/25/2026

2026 National Roundabouts Week
Celebrate roundabouts this week during National Roundabouts Week! Roundabouts save lives!

09/23/2026

Join WTI to celebrate roundabouts this week during National Roundabouts Week! Roundabouts save lives!

07/17/2026

Rural Road Safety Awareness Week: Day 5 – Uncommon Cruisers
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Uncommon Cruisers investigates some of the less common vehicles you may find in rural communities: All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs), Horse-and-Buggies, Dog Sleds, and Bush Planes.

Visit https://ruralsafetycenter.org/rural-road-safety-awareness-week-2026/rrsaw26-day5/ for ACTIONS you can take as a road user or as a practitioner to help save lives.
National Center for Rural Road Safety

07/16/2026

Our first Rural Transit Day Zoom Chat will be held on July 16, 2026 from 2:00-3:00 PM ET, moderated by National RTAP Review Board member John Andoh and Florida RTAP Project Manager Stephanie Lewis. The chat will focus on what transit agencies are doing to recognize passengers and staff and include a...

07/16/2026

Rural Road Safety Awareness Week: Day 4 – Route Runners
Route Runners explores the public transport modes: Rideshare, Bus, Rail, On-demand Shuttles, and School buses.
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Typically, these modes are available for use by the general public and operate on fixed routes and schedules.

Route Runners have unique challenges, such as:
• Accessibility
• Incorporating transit into safety planning
• Presence of pedestrians at pick up areas
Visit https://ruralsafetycenter.org/rural-road-safety-awareness-week-2026/rrsaw26-day4/ for ACTIONS you can take as a road user or as a practitioner to help save lives.
National Center for Rural Road Safety

07/15/2026

Rural Road Safety Awareness Week: Day 3 – Big Movers! 🚚🚛🚜

Big Movers shifts our focus to large vehicles, as the vehicles are often found on rural roadways transporting goods and services as well as people: Commercial Trucks, Tankers, Emergency Vehicles, Snowplows, and Farm Equipment.

Visit https://ruralsafetycenter.org/rural-road-safety-awareness-week-2026/rrsaw26-day3/ for ACTIONS you can take as a road user or as a practitioner to help save lives!
National Center for Rural Road Safety

07/14/2026

Rural Road Safety Awareness Week: Day 2 – Micro Movers

Micro Movers delves into active and low speed transportation modes: Pedestrians, Bicycles, e-Scooters, e-Bikes, and Assisted Mobility Devices!

Visit https://ruralsafetycenter.org/rural-road-safety-awareness-week-2026/rrsaw26-day2/ for ACTIONS you can take as a road user or as a practitioner to help save lives.
Center for Rural Road Safety

07/14/2026

Day 2 - Mode 2: Micro Movers 🛴🚶🚲
Micro Movers delves into active and low speed transportation modes: Pedestrians, Bicycles, e-Scooters, e-Bikes, and Assisted Mobility Devices!
National Center for Rural Road Safety

Day 2 Micro Movers Pedestrians, Bicycles, e-Scooters, e-Bikes, and Assisted Mobility Devices Mode 2: Micro Movers delves into active and low speed transportation modes. Click to Download These modes are […]