Vanderbilt conference sparks collaboration for Tennessee’s transportation futureEarlier this year, Forbes magazine ranked Nashville’s commute as the “toughest in America,” with commuters losing an average of 41 hours a year to traffic congestion. In keeping with its commitment to mitigating this issue, Vanderbilt recently hosted a groundbreaking conference focused on driving transportation innovation in Tennessee. The Intelligent Transportation Society of Tennessee’s 2024 annual meeting, held May 15–17, brought together leading experts from academia, industry and government to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the state’s transportation sector. O’Connell outlined his recently announced vision for Nashville’s transportation future, which aims to address the city’s mobility challenges to improve the quality of life for its residents. And considering Nashville’s traffic woes, the conference also underscored the imperative for immediate and sustained efforts to develop innovative transportation systems that can support the region’s growth and livability.

Source: Forbes June 14, 2024 17:51 UTC