The Cambridge Systematics Team
Siddhartha Gulhare, UF student, Gainesville;
Yashawi Karnati, UF student, Gainesville; Lila Singer-Berk, Cambridge Systematics, Los Angeles; Pragun Vinayak, Cambridge Systematics, Austin; and Vivek Yadav, Cambridge Systematics, Los Angeles
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Cambridge Systematics is Winner of CoMotion's Miami Mobility Challenge Powered by I-STREET |
Congratulations to Cambridge Systematics for being selected as the winner of the CoMotion Miami Mobility Challenge powered by I-STREET. The teams utilized data from the I-STREET living lab to develop solutions to ensure the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians and improve mobility and efficiency. I-STREET is a collaboration of the University of Florida, the Florida Department of Transportation, and the City of Gainesville. Read more and see images and a recording of the event here.
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The 2021 UF Concrete Canoe Team
Image source: University of Florida
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Congratulations to the UF Team for Winning the 2021 Virtual Concrete Canoe Competition |
Students from the UF H.W. College of Engineering competed in the 2021 concrete canoe competition, which was held June 25-27, 2021 as a virtual event. The UF canoe this year was named the Polligator for its theme of pollination and honeybees. The team placed Top 3 in all three categories: 2nd Place in the Technical Proposal category; 2nd place in the Technical Presentation category; and 3rd Place in the Enhanced Focus Area. Read more here about the event.
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Symposium sponsors: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); University of Florida Transportation Institute (UFTI); T-SCORE/GaTech; and the American Public Transportation Association (APTA)
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS!
Research to Practice Transit Symposium, Oct. 12-14, 2021
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Abstracts are now being accepted for the Research to Practice Transit Symposium, which will take place October 12-14, 2021. This symposium will be online and with optional in-person field visits to agencies in Gainesville and Jacksonville, Florida. As the transit industry strives to Build Back Better after COVID-19, the symposium will provide a platform where transit experts share insights into how evidence-based research has been or can be translated into practice. For more information and to upload your abstract, visit the event's website here.
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The Southeastern Transportation Research, Innovation, Development & Education Center (STRIDE) is the 2016 Region 4 (Southeast) U.S. Department of Transportation University Transportation Center headquartered at the University of Florida Transportation Institute. |
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STRIDE Workforce Development Practitioner Survey |
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Image source: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) |
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UF ITE Student Chapter Competes in the Florida Puerto Rico District ITE Collegiate Traffic Bowl |
The University of Florida's Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)Student Chapter will be competing in the Florida Puerto Rico District ITE Collegiate Traffic Bowl. The event will be held virtually and broadcast on ITE's YouTube channel this Thursday, July 1 at 6:00 PM, ET. The Traffic Bowl is a Jeopardy-style game where students test their knowledge in transportation topics against other teams. Click here to view the live broadcast.
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From left to right: Vishal Kakkad, Manatee Country, (2021 President of FLPRITE District of ITE); LeighAnn White, Jacobs; Larry Hagen, Hagen Consulting Services, LLC; Dr. Scott Washburn, UF; Thuha Nguyen, via planning, inc. (Past President of FLPRITE District of ITE); Megan McGinley, HDR; Tyler Blair, Nassau County
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UF Transportation Engineering Professor Attends Summer 2021 Florida Puerto Rico ITE Meeting, Engages with Alumni |
Dr. Scott Washburn, a transportation engineering professor with the UF Department of Civil & Coastal Engineering, attended the Florida Puerto Rico Institute of Transportation Engineers (FLPRITE) meeting in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on June 23 and 24 and met up with several former students of the UF transportation engineering program. |
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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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UFTI's Technology Transfer Center has Various Upcoming Training Webinars. Register Today! |
Traffic Engineering Fundamentals Wednesday Webinar Series, July 7, 14, and 21, 2021, 10 AM to 2 PM, ET [register]
Transportation Data Analytics
July 12, 16, and 19, 2021
Basic Roadway Plans Reading Fundamentals, July 14, 2021, 9 AM to 4 PM, ET [register]
MUTCD - 2021 Update
Equitable Mobility & Effective Engagement
Aug. 17 and 31,10 AM to 2:30 PM, ET
Traffic Engineering Fundamentals Webinar Series, Nov. 3, 10, and 17, 2021, 10 AM to 2 PM, ET [register]
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Instructors: Dr. Xilei Zhao (UF); Dr. Jacob Yan (UF); and Dr. Sanjay Ranka (UF) |
DATES: July 12, 16, and 19
TIME: 10 AM to 2 PM, ET
PDH: 9 hrs
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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. For additional information and to register, click here.
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Instructors: Dr. Mehri "Mehrsa" Mohebbi (UF); Joey Goldman (TRB); and Dr. Larry Schooler (Kearns and West) |
DATES: August 17 and 31
TIME: 10 AM to 2:30 PM, ET
PDH: 8 hrs
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UFTI's T2 Center Offers Course on Equitable Mobility & Effective Management |
The course will be offered as an online training series that will focus on what an equitable process looks like for a transportation project and understanding the equitable process when developing a community engagement plan. For additional information and to register, click here.
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