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Research
Imagine instructing your car to drop you off at a specific location. Imagine you also tell it to find a parking space. Think of the time and mental energy you would save. This scenario, envisioned by Dr. Carl Crane, a professor in the UF Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, may become a reality in the not too distant future…[Read more]
Education
Fall Semester Begins for the Transportation/Civil Engineering Group
The Civil Engineering Transportation Group ushered in the fall 2015 semester with a Graduate Student Orientation on August 27th. This semester, the Transportation Engineering program admitted eight new graduate students. [Read more]
Student Spotlight: Clark Letter
Coming from an extensive family tradition of Florida Gators, Clark Letter did not think twice about attending UF after graduating from high school. His grandfather and father both attended UF and so did his brother and sister. His great-grandfather, a horticulturalist, also worked on campus in the 1950’s and … [Read more]
Don Watson Awarded Eisenhower Graduate Fellowship
Don Watson was awarded a 2015 Dwight D. Eisenhower Graduate Fellowship. This prestigious fellowship is given to outstanding students in the field of transportation. Watson is specializing in traffic operations and simulation of two-lane highways. [Read more]
Technology Transfer
UFTI Director Joins Panel of Industry Experts at HNTB Forum
UFTI Director Dr. Lily Elefteriadou participated in a panel of industry experts at an HNTB “Think: Infrastructure Forum” on August 18, 2015. The group of more than 40 leaders, experts and thinkers discussed how new transportation technologies will affect drivers and pedestrians, including car… [Read more]
UFTI Opens Search for T2 Center
The UFTI has opened a search for Director the the T2 Center. More information provided at… [Read more]
McTrans Moving Forward with HCS7 – Alternative Intersections & Interchanges
As the publication of the updated Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) approaches, McTrans is hard at work implementing the changes and expansions within the Highway Capacity Software (HCS7). One of the most significant additions to the HCM procedures is the analysis of Alternative Intersections and Interchanges… [Read more]
Upcoming Events
RSVP by October 14 for UFTI’s Annual Picnic at Lake Wauburg
The UFTI’s Annual Picnic will take place on October 18, 2015 from 11 am to 2 pm at Lake Wauburg’s North Pavilion. Lake Wauburg is located 8 miles south of US Highway 441. Many activities are available such as kayaking, canoeing and more. RSVP by October 14, 2015. [Read more]
Conference on Enhancing Driving: An Interdisciplinary Approach
A one day conference related to the latest research for enhancing driving performance and safety will be held on November 17, 2015, from 8 am to 6:30 pm at Emerson Alumni Hall.
Join us on November 18, 2015 for the WTS Transportation Symposium on Automated & Connected Vehicles
WTS (Women’s Transportation Seminar) Florida Gator Student Chapter will be hosting the 5th annual Transportation Symposium on November 18, 2015. The purpose of this free event is to provide a chance for students, faculty, staff and transportation professionals to hear and interact with expert guest panelists who will be sharing their research or experiences on “Automated & Connected Vehicles.” [Read more]