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Dr. Adam Campbell Ph.D. to Speak at the 2021 Ontario Good Roads Association Virtual Conference

January 27, 2021 by -30- Forensic Engineering

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TORONTO, ON, Jan. 27, 2021/insPRESS/ – 30 Forensic Engineering, Canada’s leading multi-disciplinary forensic firm, is pleased to announce that Dr. Adam Campbell Ph. D., Practice Lead, Human Factors Group, has been invited to speak at the 2021 Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) conference. While this may be the 127th iteration of the annual conference, it will be the first time it is hosted virtually.

OGRA is dedicated to bringing the latest ideas, best practices, and technological innovations to the municipal sector through its annual conference. As stated by the organizers, “Whether it is happening on a road, beside a road, below a road or because of a road, we invite you to come to the 2021 OGRA Conference to see what we see.” The Ontario Good Roads Association endeavours to ensure that municipal transportation interests and issues are considered by the other levels of government as they develop policies and priorities.

Delegates will enjoy an engaging agenda with high-level speakers, a trade show with industry-leading products, and social sessions. This will be the premier (roads focused) virtual event of 2021, with live and recorded sessions. Click HERE to view the full agenda.

On February 25, 2021, Dr. Adam Campbell, Practice Lead of the Human Factors Group at 30 Forensic Engineering, will be presenting at OGRA 2021 on Current and Future Trends in Roadway Liability. As a trial-experienced Forensic Human Factors expert, Dr. Campbell will take delegates ‘into the courtroom’ to expose the common reasons why road authorities are often found at-fault for collision events, how autonomous/connected vehicles and infrastructure will shift the current liability landscape, and to deliver practical strategies that road authorities can use to reduce their exposure, today and in the future.

Dr. Campbell is qualified expert in Human Factors, Driver and Pedestrian Behaviour, and Slip & Falls in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Dr. Campbell has extensive experience investigating personal injury events on behalf of public sector / municipalities / regions, their legal counsel and insurers, and personal injury lawyers in motor vehicle collision and personal injury claims involving drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists and trains. He regularly consults with government, policing agencies and rail authorities on human factors and safety policy reviews. Dr. Campbell received his doctorate in Neuromechanics from the University of British Columbia, and his ongoing research program aims to better understand the capacities and limitations of human performance in real-world collision and near-miss situations.

Other notable speakers include:

Doug Ford Premier Government of Ontario	Andrea Horwath Leader Ontario New Democratic Party	Mike Schreiner Leader Green Party of Ontario	Caroline Mulroney Minister Transportation & Francophone Affairs

Hon. Laurie Scott Minister Ministry of Infrastructure	Steve Clark Minister Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing	Tom MacPherson Transportation & Infrastructure York Region	David Miller Director of Int. Diplomacy C40 Climate Leadership

Plus many more. Please click HERE to view the full speaker line-up

About OGRA

The Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) represents the infrastructure interests of municipalities through advocacy, consultation, training, and service delivery. OGRA advocates the collective interests of municipal transportation and works departments through policy analysis, assessment of legislation and consultation with partners and stakeholders. The advocacy role is supported by a policy and research function that provides analysis and assessment of various initiatives affecting municipal transportation. The Association develops timely reports on emerging issues and identify issues of interest to the membership and recommend appropriate action on behalf of the membership.

About 30 Forensic Engineering

30 Forensic Engineering is one of Canada’s largest and most respected multi-disciplinary forensic firms. Our core team of 60 professional engineers, experts, investigators, engineering technicians and support staff is enhanced through relationships with some of the top scientists, standard-makers and specialized consultants in North America serving a wide variety of industries including: Insurance, Manufacturing, Legal, Construction, Health Care, Commercial and Residential Property, Financial, Government, Hospitality, Mining, Renewable Energy and Transportation.