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Congratulations to Our Spring 2021 Graduates! |
Christian N. Breau, MS
(Civil Engineering)
Zhuoxuan Cao, MS
(Civil Engineering)
Tilak Nagaraju Chowdenahalli, MS
(Civil Engineering)
Jian Fang, ME/Ph.D.
(Civil Engineering/Urban Planning)
Robert Hallaren, BS (Honors Thesis)
(Civil Engineering)
Pratik Guruprasad Lahoti, MS
(Civil Engineering)
Shinya Maehara, MS
(Civil Engineering)
Dhruv Mahajan, Ph.D.
Computer Info Sci & Engineering
Mudit Paliwal, MS
(Industrial & Systems Engineering)
Akhilesh Moreshwar Shastri, MS
(Civil Engineering)
Ningzhe Xu, MS
(Civil Engineering)
Qiwei Zhang, MS
(Civil Engineering)
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Mobility-on-Demand or Fixed-Route Transit Systems: Traveler Preferences in Low-Income Communities |
A survey by UFTI researchers found that travelers from low-income communities in Detroit and Ypsilanti, Michigan preferred mobility-on-demand (MOD) transit service such as microtransit with enhanced accessibility to destination the most important benefit perceived by the respondents. Major concerns included women's safety, transit fare increases, the need to actively request rides, and potential technological failures. Read more.
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Opinion: Make E-Scooters a Part of the Transportation Ecosystem |
E-scooters have multiple benefits such as replacing short car trips and serving as a last-mile feeder to public transit. They can also expand the area where people can get to with no need to find or pay for expensive parking. Dr. Xiang 'Jacob' Yang, a researcher at the UFTI, makes his case in an Op-Ed piece for the Greater Greater Washington titled "Make E-Scooters Work with Transit, Not Against It". Read more.
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A Study Led by UFTI Researchers Comparing Machine Learning & Logit Models for Travel Mode Choice Modeling Awarded 2020 Outstanding Paper by Prestigious Journal |
A paper authored by Dr. Xilei Zhao and Dr. Xiang 'Jacob' Yan at UFTI has been selected by the editors and editorial board of Travel Behaviour and Society, a leading journal in transportation, for the 2020 Outstanding Paper Award. The paper provides a comprehensive comparison between machine learning and logit models for travel mode choice modeling. Both Drs. Zhao and Yan are key members of UFTI’s Big Data Analytics Research Group. Read the paper here.
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Interstate Transit Research Symposium Co-Hosted by UFTI Selected as Top Finalist for 32nd Annual California Transportation Foundation Awards |
In December 2020, the UFTI, along with the California Department of Transportation and the T-SCORE University Transportation Center at GaTech, co-hosted a symposium which brought together transit experts to discuss the latest in public transportation research in the United States. The success of the symposium will be recognized via a virtual awards ceremony on May 27, 2021, during the 32nd Annual CTF Transportation Awards. For more information, click here.
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Join the UFTI as the Marketing & Communications Specialist
Position Closes: May 8, 2021
We are conducting a search for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join the University of Florida Transportation Institute (UFTI) as the Marketing and Communications Specialist. The UFTI is Florida's premier hub for transportation research, education, and technology transfer. If you are passionate for writing news articles, producing newsletters and press releases, creating and designing annual reports, brochures, fliers, banners, and other marketing content, we encourage you to apply. This position includes creating, posting, and monitoring social media communications that promote the UFTI, as well as creating content, gathering metrics, and updating websites for the Institute and its affiliated centers.
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The UFTI's Technology Transfer Center is Hiring
The UFTI's training and technical services division (T2 Center) is looking for qualified and enthusiastic applicants to join their team.
Research Coordinator I
Position Closes - May 15, 2021
The research coordinator will be responsible for supporting training and grants programs within the T2 Center.
OPS Administrative Support Assistant
Position Closes - May 15, 2021
Duties include administrative support, inventory management, and logistics assistance.
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Distinguished Lecturer Robert Horton, P.E., VP of Environmental Affairs, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (top left), Sherry Stout, NREL and Dr. Caleb Philips, NREL |
DATE: May 5, 2021
TIME: 12 PM to 1:30 PM, ET
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UFTI DISTINGUESHED LECTURE:
Modern, Data-Driven Science for Sustainability & Resilience
Perspectives from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport & the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Robert Horton, Vice President of Environmental Affairs at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, and his colleagues, will discuss current and ongoing data-driven projects related to sustainability and resiliency for critical infrastructure, highlighting the importance of using coupled social and ecological systems (previously studied independently) to assess the operational resilience. The speakers will discuss complex interactions and dynamics in the social-ecological domain, including stressors induced by externalities like extreme weather and new technologies (e.g., TNCs, AVs, eVTOL) and how these can expose and compound the ecosystem vulnerabilities. |
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Webinar speakers: Dr. Yichang (James) Tsai and Dr. Rod Turochy. |
DATE: Wed., May 12, 2021
TIME: 12 PM, ET
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STRIDE Webinar: Work Zone Driver Behavior Extraction & Modelling using AI-System and Vissim |
The STRIDE researchers discuss a preliminary version of an artificial intelligence-based work zone traffic and driver behavior information extraction system using viable 2D camera images, machine learning, and computer vision to extract real-world traffic and driver behavior information, including vehicle count, vehicle classification, vehicle speed, time headway, and lane change location. The work provides valuable input that is previously not available to researchers for developing realistic traffic simulation models in Vissim.
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Webinar speakers: Dr. Mohammed Hadi and Dr. Virginia Sisiopiku |
DATE: Wed., May 19, 2021
TIME: 12 PM, ET
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STRIDE Webinar: Combining Emerging Data Collection & Modeling Strategies in Support of Signal Control Optimization |
The STRIDE researchers will provide a review of current signal timing practices of operating agencies responsible for traffic signal control in small, medium, and large size cities in the Southeast United States and discuss methods developed to optimize signal timing parameters with a special consideration of incident conditions on the arterial segments.
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The T2 Center works with UFTI researchers to support a variety of projects with technical services that include technical consultation and support, presentation support, and editorial services.
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T2 Center Training Webinars |
Transportation Asset Management (TAM) Series, May 25 and June 1, 2021, 9:30 AM to1 PM, ET [register]
Traffic Engineering Fundamentals Wednesday Webinar Series, July 7, 14, and 21, 2021, 10 AM to 2 PM, ET [register]
Signs, Pavement Marking, & MUTCD, July 8, 2021, 9 AM to 4 PM, ET [register]
Basic Roadway Plans Reading Fundamentals, July 14, 2021, 9 AM to 4 PM, ET [register]
Traffic Engineering Fundamentals Webinar Series, Nov. 3, 10, and 17, 2021, 10 AM to 2 PM, ET [register]
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HCS Hands-on Training
(8 PDHs)
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DATE: June 21 - 22, 2021
TIME: 1 PM to 5 PM, ET
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New Training Series from UFTI's McTrans Provides Hands-on Experience using the Highway Capacity Software |
This new training series is developed for engineering and planning professionals with basic knowledge of highway capacity analysis and traffic engineering concepts who want to develop hands-on experience with HCS. An instructor will explain the essential steps of typical capacity analyses, such as setting up a model, reviewing currently developed HCS files, checking for input errors and interpreting HCS outputs, along with valuable tips on HCS best practices.
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Make an Impact. Give to UFTI.
You can help power and move forward the Research, Education, Technology Transfer, and K-12 efforts at the UFTI by making your tax-deductible contribution.
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