Midwest Transportation Consortium : 2009 annual report.
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This document is the 2008–2009 Annual Report for the Midwest Transportation Consortium (MTC), a Tier 1 University Transportation Center funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The MTC comprises Iowa State University (lead institution), the University of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa. Its central theme is "Transportation Safety through Improvements in Management Information Systems," with a specific focus on intercity and rural traffic safety. The report details the consortium’s activities during its second year of a three-year grant, highlighting research, education, and technology transfer initiatives. The MTC funds research through two primary mechanisms: competitive sponsored projects and match projects. Sponsored projects undergo a rigorous selection process involving pre-proposals, full proposals reviewed by transportation practitioners, and the establishment of technical advisory committees. During this reporting period, three sponsored projects were awarded: one analyzing the relationship between operational asset performance (lighting, signage, pavement) and safety; another using crash surrogate measures to assess rural roadway countermeasures like rumble stripes; and a third studying driver merge behaviors in work zones. Additionally, the MTC provided partial funding or partnership support for numerous match projects, including studies on low-cost curve treatments, pavement marking retroreflectivity, and the effectiveness of safety corridor programs. Educational and workforce development activities were significant components of the year. The consortium supported over 20 graduate students through assistantships and implemented an intensified mentoring program to enhance student preparation for professional roles. The universities integrated educational experiences, such as cross-enrollment in safety-related courses and a shared weekly seminar series. Technology transfer efforts included hosting the Mid-Continent Transportation Symposium, presenting webinars, and publishing research reports. The report also notes a leadership transition following the death of long-time director Dr. Tom Maze, with Dr. Shauna Hallmark assuming the directorship and reorganizing staff responsibilities to maintain operational continuity. The significance of the MTC’s work lies in its contribution to rural traffic safety through data-driven management systems and interdisciplinary collaboration. By leveraging the distinct expertise of its member universities—crash statistics at Iowa State, human factors at the University of Iowa, and geographic information systems at the University of Northern Iowa—the consortium addresses specific safety challenges in rural environments. The report demonstrates the successful execution of its mission through the completion of targeted research projects, the development of human capital, and the dissemination of findings to state agencies like the Iowa Department of Transportation, thereby advancing transportation safety expertise and technology in the region.
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The Midwest Transportation Consortium successfully executed its second year of operations by awarding competitive research projects, supporting graduate students, and conducting extensive outreach activities focused on rural traffic safety and management information systems.
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