Research
Dr. Scott Washburn Awarded NCHRP Project to Develop Improved Methods for Analyzing the Operational Performance of Two-Lane Highways
A large proportion of two lane highways in the U.S. serve an important role in transporting goods, services and people, and with expanding urban congestion, alternate routes are consistently being sought by shipping companies. This new NCHRP project headed by Dr. Scott Washburn, a transportation faculty member at UFTI, aims to create improved analysis methods for evaluating two-lane highways. [read more]
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Juan Gilbert, Associate Chair of Research, CISE
Dr. Juan Gilbert is a new faculty member at the Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE) Department at the University of Florida. His research focuses on creating technologies that can relate to the human condition and how these technologies affect society. [read more]
Education
Student Spotlight: Miguel Lugo
Miguel Lugo began his graduate program at UF in the Summer of 2010. He is currently a doctoral student focusing on urban transportation and planning. Miguel is working on creating a policy for automated vehicles. Find out more about Miguel in this short video. [read more]
Technology Transfer
UFTI to Participate in FDOT’s Florida Automated Vehicles Summit
The UFTI will participate in the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) Florida Automated Vehicles Summit on December 15 and 16, 2014. The event will take place at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Fla. The State of Florida is… [read more]
UFTI’s McTrans and T2 Participate in 2014 ITE Florida Meetings
McTrans and T2, two centers under the umbrella of the UFTI that specialize in the transfer of transportation technology, are consistently invited to participate in professional meetings, and this year was no exception. In February, Bill Sampson, the director of McTrans, along with staff, were featured presenters at the…[read more]
Other Events
Save the Date! UFTI Reception @ TRB
The UFTI and the STRIDE Center will be hosting their annual reception during TRB on Monday, January 12, 2015, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Mark your calendars! More information to follow.
UFTI Gathers for Annual Picnic at UF’s Lake Wauburg
The UFTI held its annual picnic at Lake Wauburg on Sunday, October 19, 2014. More than 70 people attended the event. The weather was perfect with temperatures in the low 80s and very comfortable. The food was excellent, catered by Mi Apa Latin Café as requested by our students. This year, awards were given to faculty, students and staff, which made for a very nice feel-good gathering. The award winners were [read more]
REMINDER! 4th Annual WTS Transportation Symposium
The WTS Florida Gator Student Chapter at UF is hosting its annual Transportation Symposium on November 13, 2014, at the Arredondo Cafe, UF campus. The theme this year is on “The Future of Transportation”. Guest speakers include transportation professionals from the public and private sectors. A raffle and reception will follow the event. RSVP is required. [read more]