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Intelligent Speed Assistance: Can Technology Help California Stop Speeding?
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Online
12:00-12:30p.m. (PT) | Link to register.
This MTI Research Snaps webinar is based on the MTI-led California State University Transportation Consortium report, "A Holistic Inquiry of Intelligent Speed-Assist Technology: Safety Impacts, Technology Implementation, and Challenges."
Speeding is a leading contributor to U.S. roadway fatalities, and California ranks among the states with the most speed-related crashes. Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology offers a solution to address this issue by notifying drivers of speed limits and, in some cases, intervening and lowering the speed to the posted limit. What are the potential advantages and challenges of adopting this technology? Research suggests that while ISA systems are well-positioned to reduce speeding and enhance road safety, their success hinges on thoughtful design, user trust, and supportive policy. Join us for an investigation into ISA systems with a focus on how their risks and benefits might affect California drivers!
Presenter:
- Sahar Ghanipoor Machiani, PhD, MTI Researcher & Associate Professor, San Diego State University
- Nusheen Baradaran, Graduate Student Research Assistant, MTI
Moderator: Hilary Nixon, PhD, Deputy Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI)
*0.5 PDH credit available
About the Presenters
Dr. Sahar Ghanipoor Machiani is an Associate Professor in San Diego State University’s (SDSU) Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering and the Co-Director of the SDSU Smart Transportation Analytics Research (STAR) Lab. Before joining SDSU, she worked as a Research Associate at the Center for Infrastructure-Based Safety Systems, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI). She has expertise in traffic safety, driver behavior modeling, automated vehicles, and infrastructure-based safety systems.
Nusheen Baradaran is a Master of Science candidate in Civil Engineering at SDSU, specializing in transportation systems and intelligent vehicle technologies. Her research explores the implementation and behavioral impacts of Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), integrating empirical data analysis with human factors insights. Alongside her academic work, she is a full-time civil engineer in the land development sector, focusing on coastal single-family residential projects. Her combined professional and academic experience informs a practical, interdisciplinary approach to transportation safety and emerging vehicle technologies.
Presenters:
Sahar Ghanipoor Machiani, PhD & Nusheen Baradaran
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