Global transportation infrastructure today is confronted with significant vulnerabilities, including the escalating threats of extreme weather. This series brought together distinguished experts to discuss challenges, opportunities and fresh approaches related to these pressing issues.

To learn more, see our speaker videos, presentations, and related news:

Special introduction for the series kick-off by:

Gregory D. Winfree

Administrator
Research and Innovative Technology Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation

Steve Winkelman

Director of Transportation and Adaptation Programs
Center for Clean Air Policy

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Dr. Klaus H. Jacob

Special Research Scientist
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Adjunct Professor
School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University

Tuesday, November 18, 2013

Susanne E. DesRoches, LEED AP BD+C

Assistant Chief, Resilience and Sustainability
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Gregg Fleming

Director, Center for Environmental and Energy Systems
U.S. Department of Transportation, Volpe

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Dr. Kerry Emanuel

Cecil and Ida Green Professor of Atmospheric Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

William Lyons

Principal Technical Advisor in Transportation Planning
U.S. Department of Transportation, Volpe

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Vinn White

Senior Policy Advisor
U.S. Department of Transportation

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Dr. Jerry Melillo

Distinguished Scientist and Director Emeritus
The Ecosystems Center, Marine Biological Laboratory
Woods Hole, Massachusetts

Thursday, April 10, 2014

The views of the presenters do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Department of Transportation.