The area in red is a near-miss hot spot identified by the researcher’s software. |
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Big Data & Artificial Intelligence Help to Improve Operations & Safety at Intersections |
These days road networks in our cities contain a variety of smart and connected infrastructure which generate an abundance of Big Data. This data can be processed to improve the flow of traffic and safety for both vehicles and pedestrians. At the UFTI, transportation and computer science engineers are working on a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) grant-funded project which is using Big Data and Artificial Intelligence to improve the safety and operations at road intersections. Read more.
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The researchers are using distributed and parallel computing techniques to design a robust framework to support various applications. |
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Using Machine Learning Techniques to Help Mitigate Congestion |
Urban traffic control is one of the most important and challenging issues facing cities. When the volume of traffic increases, it significantly impacts congestion and consequently the amount of time that travelers spend on the road. Find out how computer science doctoral student Yash Karnati is working along with UFTI researchers to develop machine learning algorithms for reducing congestion, ensuring safety, and improving travel time. Read more.
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Leonie Barkakati is pursuing a master's degree in civil engineering with a transportation focus. |
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From Family, Youth, Community Sciences to Civil Engineering
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Leonie Barkakati has a bachelor’s degree in Family, Youth, Community Sciences (FYCS) from the University of Florida. She is the first graduate student in the transportation program with a background in FYCS. Barkakati says crossing into an engineering field can be challenging, but there is more that unites both areas than separates them. Find out more about Barkakati's journey and her scholarship from the H.W. College of Engineering. Read more.
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UFTI/STRIDE Webinar: Get on Board with FDOT |
Join Brigette Kornbroke, Michelle O'Donnell, and Vitor Suguri of the Florida Department of Transportation on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, 12 PM, ET, for a discussion on efforts to attract and foster talent to the state agency, including the many opportunities available at the FDOT. To register, click here.
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TRB Webinar: UFTI Researchers Showcase New Methods in the HCM for Analyzing Corridors & Urban Streets |
Dr. Lily Elefteriadou, Dr. Fabio Sasahara, and Dr. Behzad Aghdashi of the UFTI will be presenting on newly developed methods proposed for the Highway Capacity Manual that includes the evaluation of spillback for freeways and urban streets. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2021, from 2 PM to 3:30 PM, ET. The presenters will also discuss case studies to showcase the new methodology. Register here.
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UFTI-T2 Webinar: Introduction to Equity in Transportation (Part 2) |
Part 2 of the Introduction to Equity in Transportation webinar will take place on March 31, 2021, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM, ET. The webinar will introduce methods to apply equity-based principles to everyday practice. In order to prioritize equity, we need to know when and how to invite communities to the table of decision-making related to transportation. Developing an inclusive plan for community engagement becomes easy once we understand what an equitable process exactly means. Register here.
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