Advisor for Innovation Integrated Mobility Division (IMD)
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Sarah Searcy is an applied research professional and program manager with over twelve years of experience serving North Carolina to advance safe, equitable, and innovative multimodal transportation throughout the state. As the Senior Advisor for Innovation in the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)’s Integrated Mobility Division, she directs projects and programs that improve shared mobility options and promote transportation systems that work for everyone. Sarah manages the Connected Autonomous Shuttle Supporting Innovation (CASSI) program for NCDOT to pilot connected and automated vehicles (CAV) in partnership with communities across the state. Prior to joining NCDOT in 2021, Sarah was with the Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) at NC State University for over eight years, most recently as the Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager.
Sarah is a Fulbright award recipient and two-time East Carolina University alumna with a bachelor’s degree in Art and Anthropology and a master’s degree in Sociology.
Advisor for Innovation Integrated Mobility Division (IMD)
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Sarah Searcy is an applied research professional and program manager with over twelve years of experience serving North Carolina to advance safe, equitable, and innovative multimodal transportation throughout the state. As the Senior Advisor for Innovation in the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)’s Integrated Mobility Division, she directs projects and programs that improve shared mobility options and promote transportation systems that work for everyone. Sarah manages the Connected Autonomous Shuttle Supporting Innovation (CASSI) program for NCDOT to pilot connected and automated vehicles (CAV) in partnership with communities across the state. Prior to joining NCDOT in 2021, Sarah was with the Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) at NC State University for over eight years, most recently as the Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager.
Sarah is a Fulbright award recipient and two-time East Carolina University alumna with a bachelor’s degree in Art and Anthropology and a master’s degree in Sociology.
