Join us for an engaging exploration of how virtual reality and other cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing transportation research and revealing new insights about human mobility behavior. In this session of Transportation Talks, we sit down with Dr. T. Donna Chen, SMARTER researcher and University of Virginia professor, to discuss breakthrough methodologies that are transforming how we understand pedestrian and cyclist behavior.

Dr. Chen will demonstrate how virtual environments reveal genuine mobility behavior and provide data that would be impossible or dangerous to collect in real-world settings. Learn how these immersive studies inform everything from intersection design to autonomous vehicle fleet operations, and explore the practical applications of VR research, biometric tools, and advanced modeling in transportation planning.

This discussion is perfect for transportation professionals, urban planners, technology leaders, and anyone interested in human-centered mobility solutions and the intersection of psychology, technology, and transportation planning.