University of Washington study finds transportation engineering workforce shortfall; recommends apprenticeships and short courses

Feb 24, 2025

A University of Washington Transportation Center presentation to the Senate Transportation Committee detailed surveys and analysis showing a projected shortfall of transportation engineering staff, with recommended actions including short‑term training, apprenticeship programs, curriculum updates and outreach to diversify recruitment.

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University of Washington researchers briefed the Senate Transportation Committee on findings from an engineering‑pathways study aimed at diagnosing and addressing shortages in the transportation engineering workforce.

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