When
December 16, 2025
Time
12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Contact Hours
1
Location Online - Course
One Hour Webinar
Description
Traditional public involvement methods rely primarily on 2-D renderings that can be difficult for the public to fully comprehend. Virtual reality offers a realistic and engaging way for the public to interact with proposed transportation designs. This presentation overviews the state of practice of the use of virtual reality in transportation applications among state DOTs and discusses the use of virtual reality bicycle and pedestrian simulators at two proposed roundabouts in Bristol, Virginia.
Instructor
T. Donna Chen
T. Donna Chen is Associate Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Virginia, where she is co-founder of the Omni-Cognition and Reality Lab. She serves as Handling Editor for Transportation Research Record and is a member of the Transportation Research Board’s Standing Technical Committee on Transportation Energy Data and Technology. Her research focuses on sustainable transportation systems, in particular the impacts of new technology systems on traveler safety, behavior, and the environment.
Registration and Payment
The following registration fees cover the session, all course materials and meals:
Local Government: $0
State/Federal: $0
Private Industry: $0
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Special Registration Instructions for Employees of the Virginia Department of Transportation
VDOT employees must register through the VDOT Virtual Campus. Registration fees and related expenses for all VDOT employees will be paid from the VDOT Learning Services Center budget. Registrants should contact their District Training Coordinator or the VDOT Learning Services Center (Central Office employees) for instructions on how to seek reimbursement for travel expenses.
Due to current travel restrictions, VDOT employees are strongly encouraged to attend U. Va. TTA workshops on a day trip basis. Overnight travel requires permission from your District Administrator or Chief -- and in some cases higher levels of authority. If you require overnight lodging to attend a U. Va. TTA workshop, consult with your supervisor, District Training Coordinator, or VDOT Learning Services Center on travel approval procedures.