UF is ranked No. 5 on the 2022 U.S. News & World Report list of Top Public Schools
The UFTI is proud to announce that the University of Florida is now ranked one of the top five best public universities in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. UF has risen 1 place since last year and 20 places since 2012.This success augments the university’s existing momentum and positions the university to continue recruiting and retaining the best students, faculty, and staff while advancing meaningful research and partnerships.
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I-STREET Living Lab Spotlight |
The University of Florida, the University of Florida Transportation Institute, the Florida Department of Transportation, and the City of Gainesville partnered to create the I-STREET living lab on the UF campus and surrounding highway network.
The testbed deploys and evaluates numerous advanced technologies including connected and autonomous vehicles, smart devices, and sensors. It also develops and applies novel applications to enhance mobility and safety. These technologies and their application work within the existing network and accommodate the presence of conventional vehicles.
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Watch the Video! Dr. Xiang 'Jacob' Yan Wins Best Ph.D. Dissertation Award from the World Society for Transport and Land Use Research (WSTLUR)
Dr. Xiang 'Jacob' Yan was presented with the best Ph.D. dissertation award from the World Society for Transport and Land Use Research (WSTLUR). “I am honored to receive the best dissertation award from #WSTLUR! It provides me great confidence to continue doing work that (hopefully) pushes the boundaries of accessibility research,” said Dr. Yan.
To read more on the dissertation “Redefining the Value of Accessibility: Toward a Better Understanding of How Accessibility Shapes Household Residential Location and Travel Choices,” click here.
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Dr. Xiang 'Jacob' Yan Video Interview |
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REGISTRATION OPEN!
2021 STRIDE Research Products Showcase (virtual)
November 16, 17, & 18
12 PM to 2 PM, ET
The UFTI’s STRIDE Center, which is the USDOT grant-funded 2016 Regional University Transportation Center for the Southeast, has produced a variety of products which impact and benefit transportation agencies, state DOTs, transportation professionals, transit agencies, planners, low income or marginalized populations, researchers, students, and more.
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The STRIDE Center is the USDOT grant-funded 2016 Regional University Transportation Center comprised of 10 colleges and universities in the southeast. The University of Florida is the lead institute. |
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Register for Professional Development Courses and Pilot/Escort Flagging and Maintenance of Traffic courses.
As an umbrella organization for many national and state-based programs, the T2 Center provides training, technical assistance, technology transfer services, and safety information to transportation, public works, and safety professionals as well as the general public. Our mission is to transform engineering research and technology into common practice and to foster a safe, efficient, environmentally sound transportation system by improving skills, and knowledge.
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For more information,
contact Jasper Masciocchi, Education/Training Specialist III,
or call (352) 273-1685.
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McTrans Training Webinars |
Register for the McTrans Training Webinars below:
Highway Safety Analysis:
18 PDHs provided per each series
Oct 26-27 1-5PM ET
Highway Capacity Analysis:
8 PDHs provided per each series
Nov 1-5 1-5PM ET
HCS Hands-On:
8 PDHs provided per each series
Nov 9-10 1-5PM ET
The McTrans Center at the University of Florida distributes and supports software programs for traffic engineering and transportation planning applications.
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Have questions or want to learn more?
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UFTI's T2 Center Offers Course on Transportation Data Analytics |
Data offers solutions to existing transportation challenges as well as opening the door to the next generation of transportation developments.
As more sensors are added to roadway infrastructure and vehicles themselves, opportunities are created to advance traffic signal timing efficiency and enhance safety applications for traditional vehicles as well as for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs).
This course will provide participants with the tools to collect, validate, and analyze transportation data.
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Instructors: Dr. Xilei Zhao - University of Florida; Dr. Jacob Yan - University of Florida; and Dr. Sanjay Ranka - University of Florida |
DATES:
October 6, 18, & 27
TIME: 10 AM to 2 PM, ET
PDH: 9 hrs
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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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