Research Connections

Division of Research Innovation and System Information, Research Connections, Connecting Researchers Practitioners and Stakeholders

Overview

Research Connections connect researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders. To receive emails on future Research Connection events, sign up here.
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Research Connection Recordings 

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Upcoming Connection Events 

How High-Speed Buses Could Transform California Freeways
Presenter: Ryan Snyder & Mehdi Moinaddini
DRISI Point of Contact: Tori Kanzler
Moderated by: Alicia Keith
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
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How Smarter Signals Can Boost Freight Movement
Presenter: Guoyuan Wu & Ziyan Zhang
DRISI Point of Contact: Keith Holowecky
Moderated by: Alicia Keith
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Research and Development of the Caltrans Geospatial Technology Proving Ground
Presenter: Kin Yen & Iman Soltani
DRISI Point of Contact: Arvern Lofton
Moderated by: Alicia Keith
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Learn More About DRISI’s Active and Completed Research

Research Notes

Provides an overview of research in progress to a general audience. Released at the beginning of a research task, the notes describe the research need, methodology, goal, benefits, milestones, and next steps. | View Research Notes

Research Results

Briefs written for a general audience to quickly and concisely communicate the results of completed research tasks. Research Results complement the final report by highlighting the research need, goal, methodology, outcome, and benefit. | View Research Results