2024 Purdue Road School Transportation Conference and Expo

In 1913, W. K. Hatt initiated the Civil Engineering Conference to address the needs of county surveyors and city engineers, focusing on roads and streets. A similar conference in 1914 led to a resolution advocating for an annual School of Good Roads in Indiana. By 1915, the conference was renamed Purdue Road School. The impact has endured through the years, and since 2011, over 500 archived presentations are available online, hosted by Purdue Libraries, showcasing the ongoing significance of Purdue Road School beyond its annual March event.

Now hosting the 110th Purdue Road School, this conference offers over 200 sessions in 18 technical tracks, showcasing the latest in transportation innovations. This year’s event will open with a Session Fireside Chat with distinguished guests, including Arvind Raman, Dean of Engineering at Purdue University, and Michael Smith, Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).

Don’t miss “Charging the Crossroads: Indiana’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program” on March 5th, from 10:00-10:50 AM in room MTHW 210. Greater Indiana’s Executive Director, Kaylee Dann, will be joined by Nathaniel Sturdevant (Director of Connected and Automated Vehicles, INDOT) and Diane Newton (Vice President, HNTB) to discuss Indiana’s plan to build a reliable, equitable, and sustainable EV fast-charging network. Gain insights into procurement, site selection, and public engagement efforts.

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