Distinguished Lecture Series with Paul Ajegba, P.E.
Speaker(s): Paul Ajegba, P.E., Director of Michigan Department of Transportation — State of Michigan
Presentation Title: Connecting Infrastructure & Technology for Sustainable Safety & Mobility
Location: U-M Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) Collaborative Meeting Space
2901 Baxter Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (Room 139)
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 16th, 2019 | 2:00 PM ET
Abstract: Paul Ajegba, P.E., will share the owner/operator perspective on how we can solve pre-existing challenges with cutting-edge solutions and enable societal and economic benefits for an improved quality of life.
Speaker Bio:
Paul C. Ajegba is the director of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Ajegba has committed his 28-year career with MDOT to improving the planning, design, and construction of Michigan roadways and infrastructure. Ajegba and his team facilitated the innovative US-23 Flex Route – a project nominated for the America’s Transportation Award, landing among the top 12 national finalists. Other notable projects that Ajegba played an important role include the I-94 rehabilitation project in Ann Arbor/Jackson, the I-96/US-23 interchange, and the I-75 freeway project.