The Richards Transportation Initiative at Penn Launch Event

Background

Celebrate the official launch of the Richards Transportation Initiative at Penn (R-TRIP)—a new, university-wide center that connects academic research with the practical challenges facing transportation systems across the country.

Hosted in the beautiful Nubian Gallery at the Penn Museum, this event brings together top minds from across disciplines and sectors for an engaging morning of panels, student showcases, and interactive discussions.

We’ll explore themes like innovation in transportation culture, the growing role of AI in infrastructure, and public-private partnerships driving change.

The event culminates with a fireside chat featuring Leigh Palmer, Vice President of Google Public Sector, with questions submitted by Penn students.

Lunch will be provided at 12:00PM

Founding Sponsors (list still in formation):

• Google Public Sector
• AtkinsRéalis
• Bentley Systems
• HNTB
• INRIX
• STV
• WSP
• 4M Analytics
• Slalom

Interested in supporting R-TRIP? Visit https://penniur.upenn.edu/initiatives/richards-transportation-initiative-at-penn to learn more and get in touch!

NOTICE OF PHOTOGRAPHY, FILMING, OR RECORDING AT THE PENN MUSEUM

Photography and video may be captured during this event for promotional use by RTRIP and the University of Pennsylvania.

By attending, you consent to the use, publication, and distribution of any photos, videos, or recordings taken during the event.