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Softer Skills of Engineering
IRPT – A University TransportationCenter Perspective
Dan PallmeInterim Director, IFTI
4-30-15
AgendaUniversity Transportation Centers
Intermodal Freight Transportation Institute
Examples of:
Research
Education
Outreach
University Transportation Centers – OST-R
History Vision - Internationally recognized centers of excellence, fully integrated within
institutions of higher learning, that serve as a vital source of leaders who are prepared to meet the nation’s need for safe, efficient and environmentally sound movement of people and goods.
Mission - To advance U.S. technology and expertise in the many disciplines comprising transportation through the mechanisms of education, research and technology transfer at university-based centers of excellence.
Goals Education Human Resources Diversity Research Selection Research Performance Technology Transfer
The University of Memphis as a University Transportation Center
Vision - Our vision is for the Intermodal Freight Transportation Institute (IFTI) to be a nationally recognized leader in linking people to solutions in freight and logistics through research, education and technology transfer activities.
Multi-disciplinary Public-private partnerships Real world solutions
Examples of Touches
• Research• Education• Outreach
Conferences Workshops Engagement opportunities
Research19 U of M Faculty / Staff on various projects
2015 Numbers supported:
5 Ph.D. students
5 Masters students
Private and public sector work
Total students supported since 2011:
25 Masters and 10 Ph.D.
The University of Memphis is still designated as a National Maritime Enhancement Institute since the early 90’s.
Finished Research Exampleshttp://www.memphis.edu/ifti/research_pages/completed_research.php
Key Advertising Components and Media Channels for Recruiting Long Haul Drivers
I-40 Trucking Operations and Safety Analyses And Strategic Planning Initiatives
An Application of Enterprise Risk Management in the Marine Transportation Industry
Compatibility of Freight Transportation and Land Use in Memphis Aerotropolis
Critical Issues Impacting the Freight Transportation Industry in the Southeast Region
Estimating Coastal Maritime Risk Using Geographic Information Systems
Examining Driver Turnover and Retention in the Trucking Industry
GPS/GIS Analysis of Tennessee Truck Trips
Inland Marine Transportation Data Collection Using Automatic Identification Systems
Labor Impacts of Compliance, Safety and Accountability (CSA) on the Trucking Industry; Supply and Demand Issues for the Future
Network Analysis of Freight Diversion and Capacity Issues in Tennessee
Remote Sensing for Post Disaster Management of Freight Transportation Networks
Tennessee Highway Route Risk Assessments
The Role of Information Technology in Causing and Reducing Truck Driver Stress and its Relationship to Turnover
Truck Diversion Routing Using Geographic Information Systems
U.S. Freight Investment Efficiency of Waterways and Highways
Example of Research project: Using GPS data for FPM• The efficient freight transportation planning is based on
the existence of an accurate and comprehensive database• GPS data provide the ability to track singular vehicle
movements and the corresponding trip characteristics• This information can reduce the number of assumptions
and increase the accuracy of analysis• Therefore, GPS data can be extremely useful in freight
planning and research• Research topics could include the development of freight
performance measures, the evaluation of freight policies, etc.
1st Case Study: GPS Data for Developing FPMs
• Freight movement is a significant aspect of transportation planning and economic success of a region
• Therefore, it is important to develop Freight Performance Measures (FPMs)
• With MAP-21, new incentives are in place for (DOTs) to integrate FPMs into transportation planning and operations
• GPS data can be extremely useful in developing FPMs• With FPMs, agencies can have additional tools for more
effective freight transportation planning and research
Research Objectives
Describe case studies of utilizing GPS data in freight transportation research
1st Case Study: Use GPS Data to Develop FPMs Develop truck travel demand and temporal patterns on interstates
and intermodal freight facilities
2nd Case Study: Use GPS Data to evaluate a freight policy Evaluate the impact of new HOS rules on traffic congestion
Case Study Area
Case study area included: a 212 miles long segment on I-40
between Memphis and Nashville, TN major freight facilities within the borders
of the greater Memphis area
I-40 between Memphis and Nashville, TN
Memphis Study Area
Dataset Characteristics
• Dataset provided by American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI)
• GPS database comprised of attributes such as truck routes and trip characteristics
• The database included: Truck unique ID Truck location Date and time of observation Truck speed and heading
• Data analyzed for a two-month period (Sep. –Oct. 2011), 3%-8% of total truck population
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2nd Case Study: GPS Data for Evaluating Policies• 276,000 large trucks were involved in highway crashes
during 2010 in the U.S. (NHTSA, 2012)• The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
(FMCSA), proposed new HOS rules to improve safety standards
• HOS rules define the allowable driving and working hours and the required rest periods
• New regulation created significant controversy regarding the potential effects on truck operations and congestion
• GPS data can be used to evaluate the impact of new HOS rules on traffic congestion
Hours-of Service (HOS) Regulation
“Formerly, when a driver finished work between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Saturday, he could go back to work Sunday night. Now
he can’t start until 5 a.m. Monday”Source: http://www.truckinginfo.com/channel/fleet-management/article/story/2013/08/the-effects-of-the-new-hours-of-service.aspx
Impact of HOS Rules
• Methodology focused on tracking the impact of new rules on congestion after identifying the change in Level of Service (LOS)
The HCM methodology (HCM, 2000)
for LOS estimation was modified to
utilize GPS data
Impact of New Rules on Congestion
LOS was calculated for a 4.5 miles long highway segment on I-40 between Riverview Dr. and Highway 70 S in Nashville, TN.
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3rd Case Study: Applying Real-World Data
• Class 1 Western Railroad• Large portion of traffic that moves to the
Nashville area• Data: 6 am – 9 am on Mondays and
Fridays
• * Extreme weather event: snow & ice
• Holiday week taking out of the data
Results
• 10% more activity due at the gates on Monday over Friday
• 23% more activity in volumes on Monday over Friday
• What does this mean?
ConclusionsGPS data can be extremely useful in freight research.
Three case studies of utilizing GPS data were presented In the first case study, truck travel demand and temporal patterns on
interstates and intermodal freight facilities were developed The second case study focused on evaluating the impact of a freight
policy (new HOS rules) on congestion• The third case study was applying the real-world data set overlaying
with the new impact of HOS rules. Additional congestion?
Education Examples:
The Academy is a 4-part certification program targeted for mid-to-upper level executive positions that fills an important industry need. It is concise, affordable professional primer that teaches leadership skills, offers hands-on experience through "field trips" to see each mode in action, and provides participants a total understanding of the transportation industry and its connectivity. The class is a great opportunity to network with the various companies represented and addresses the latest current trends and state of the industry in each of the four modes.
Cost to Attend The Academy:The registration fee to attend the four month long program is $5,000.00. This fee covers all class materials, the use of an iPad, transportation for all of the tours, most meals and individual professional coaching time. Participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging. Lodging is reserved for the cohort near the University of Memphis.
Rail Portion – April 23 - 25, 2015
Thursday
1:00: Opening to the Academy
1:15: History & Overview of the Rail System – Dr. Mishra
2:50: Break
3:00: Keith Reardon – VP of Intermodal – CN Railroad
5:00: Dinner with executive
Friday
7:45: Coffee and Light Breakfast
8:00: Leadership Session – Jeanne Carr
11:00: Rail Operations – Dr. Mishra
12:15: Leave to Tour of the BNSF Intermodal Facility
1:45: CN Railroad – Tour of hump yard / operating department
3:15: CN Railroad – mechanical department
16:45: Railroad in Action
17:00: Dismissal
Saturday
8:00: Coffee and Light Breakfast
8:15: Intermodal Systems Overview – Dan Pallme
9:30: Signals in Railroading– Pallme
10:15: Current Trends and State of the Industry - Dan Pallme
Noon: Dismissal
Examples of Outreach
• Outreach Conferences Workshops Speaking opportunities
Outreach Examples:
Examples of Outreach – Faculty and Staff Engaged (past 18 months)
• White House challenge accepted by Dr. Ivey – Center for Advancements of Female Transportation Professionals• Panelist - Natural Gas Forum• Engineering day at the University of Memphis• Wooddale High school partnership• TN Freight Advisory Committee (state, West Tennessee, and local MPO)• TRB recognition of Dr. Golias on behalf of the Marine Environment Committee• Assistant Secretary of Aviation visits (twice)• Jackson Academy demonstration (Jackson, MS)• STEM program is Hattiesburg, MS• Transportation Innovation Series in D.C.• Panelist of National Association of Small Business International Trade Educators• Traffic Club of Memphis• Middle school career fair on transportation careers • White House Roundtable in Memphis • Dr. Golias – Missouri Science & Technology presentation• Norfolk Southern Shipper’s Summit• Panelist for Smartway Webinar• Senator Corker meeting with top staffers on transportation issues• MATA Board representation• Logistics Task Force• Transportation Committee• Speaker for National Council for Geographic Education• Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway Development Opportunities Conference• Guide to the National Freight Advisory Committee tour of Memphis on behalf of the Mayor• Franklin Furniture Institute – MS State• Memphis Area Association of Realtors • Delta Leadership Institute • West Tennessee Trucking Association
Southeast Transportation Workforce Center
#choosingtransportation
• Need to increase awareness of existing programs
• Need to coordinate successful practices at all levels
Grades 6-12, Community Colleges, Technical Schools, University, Post Graduate, Professional Development
• Need to coordinate efforts and resources across transportation, education, workforce, labor communities
• Need for strategic approach to transportation workforce development
Background: Impetus for National Network
• 5 Regional Centers with funding for 4 years
• Combination of SAFETEA-LU and MAP-21 funding – matching REQUIRED in years 3 & 4
• Administered through FHWA Technology Partnership Program
Background: Establishing a National Network
National Network for the Transportation Workforce
Midwest –
University of Wisconsin
Northeast –
University of Vermont
Southeast –
University of Memphis
Southwest – California State
Univ., Long Beach
West – Montana State
University
National Network for the Transportation Workforce
• Common approach for all region centers
• Unique areas of national focus
Common Tasks for All Regional Centers
• Identify stakeholders
• Identify existing training and education programs
• Identify best practices
• Develop job needs and priorities profile
• Identify training and workforce needs
• Serve as a resource (‘one stop shop’) for transportation workforce
• Serving 12 southeastern states and Puerto Rico
• Areas of national focus: Women in transportation Freight (trucking, rail, logistics) Military/veteran transition
to workforce
• Director contact:
Stephanie Ivey
• www.memphis.edu/setwc
Southeast Regional Center
SETWC• The vision of SETWC is that the work of the center in
concert with regional partners will lead to a right-sized, career-ready transportation workforce being produced in the southeast region.
• The mission of SETWC is to coordinate existing regionally based programs, plans, and processes and to strategically create partnerships to ensure that students and persons seeking workforce reentry, career transition, or career advancement are aware of opportunities, required education, skills, training, and ladders to success within the regional transportation workforce.
SETWCThe goals of SETWC include:• Identify regional transportation job needs and priorities;• Catalog existing training programs from K-12 through
professional development;• Evaluate existing programs for scale and replication;• Identify education and training gaps;• Develop resources to bridge identified gaps; and• Fully engage in the national network to showcase
successful programs and practices and to increase impact in the southeast region
Lessons Learned – Tying it all together
Common Approach has worked for IFTI Connections and networking are key WIIFM Only as good as the last grant Common themes have helped other parts of IFTI Collaboration among competitors
