General Engineer under the Surface Transportation Human Factors division
U.S. DOT Volpe Center
Revere, Massachusetts, United States
Leila Cesic is a General Engineer under the Surface Transportation Human Factors division at the U.S. DOT Volpe Center. Lelia completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a concentration in Transportation Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. At UMass, Lelia’s research primarily focuses on the perceptions and interactions between motor vehicle drivers and micromobility riders, especially electric scooter (e-scooter) riders. The outcomes of her research contribute to improved roadway designs, creating a safer environment for all road users. She joined Volpe Center in 2024. At Volpe, Leila’s experience ranges across varying surface transportation safety work, much of which are developed/studied using the simulator software. In addition, some of her contributions involve field work, grant review, survey and assessment template development, and lab tour organization.
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Driver Behavior in the Presence of E-scooters versus Bicyclists
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM MT