The Appalachian Transportation Institute (ATI), a division of the Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC), is located in Huntington, West Virginia, in the heart of Appalachia. At ATI, we believe that the ability to transport goods and people among multiple transportation modes is the foundation to a thriving economy and livable communities. We are dedicated to creating innovative and sustainable solutions to transportation-related challenges, especially those facing rural areas, in order to promote the economic competitiveness of our state and the surrounding region. We achieve this through applied transportation-related research, technology solutions, and workforce development. Dr. Long developed the initiative and has overseen the administration of the funds since the beginning. She serves as the Director of Workforce Development for ATI.