March 1, 2026
Author Archives: Winter Williams
May 24, 2025
PacTrans WDI Hosts Workshop to Address Transportation Workforce Challenges in Washington State
With support from Washington State proviso funding and in partnership with the Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and the Washington State Association of County Engineers, the PacTrans WDI and TRAC have completed a comprehensive engineering pathway study. This study identifies critical workforce challenges facing the state’s transportation sector and […]
May 22, 2025
Walking & Riding in WDI’s “Field Course in Active Transportation Design!”
On May 21, 2025, twenty-five participants gathered on beautiful spring day in Seattle, Washington, for a hands-on learning experience as part of the PacTrans WDI’s “Field Course in Active Transportation Design”. Attendees explored real-world applications of active transportation principles in two of Seattle’s most dynamic neighborhoods: University District and Capitol Hill. The course attracted a […]
May 16, 2025
Strong Turnout for Intro & Intermediate Data Courses — Get Ready for the Advanced Session in Fall 2025!
In May, Dr. Ryan Avery, Deputy Director of the Washington State Transportation Center (TRAC) at the University of Washington, taught both Introduction and Intermediate Transportation Data Analysis Courses for the PacTrans Workforce Development Institute (WDI). For the Introduction to Transportation Data and Analysis Tools course, ten students actively participated in discussions on data, geographic information […]
May 1, 2025
PacTrans Hosts Second Offering of “AI 101” for Transportation Professionals
In response to the increasing demand for knowledge and practical skills in artificial intelligence (AI) among transportation professionals, the PacTrans Workforce Development Institute (WDI) launched a short course titled “AI 101: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Transportation Professionals.” Following the overwhelming response to the first session held in February— which quickly reached full capacity—PacTrans organized […]
March 20, 2025
March 14, 2025
Active Transportation Field Course Now Open: Seattle & Spokane!
Are you a transportation professional or advocate looking to expand your knowledge on designing streets that are safer, more accessible, and more vibrant for everyone? This course offers a perfect introduction to complete streets design and implementati
March 6, 2025
February 25, 2025
FREE Road Safety Champion Program Now Available
The Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP) is a nationally-recognized “Roadway Safety 101” training series designed to provide a detailed overview of road safety knowledge. It is made for staff in transportation, public health, and first responder agencies who have an interest in roadway safety but are not safety experts.