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Research
UFTI Professor Begins Work on New NSF Grant
UFTI Professor Yafeng Yin and UF Department of Economics Professor Steven Slutsky have begun work on a new National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, studying on-demand, ride-sourcing companies and their impacts on the more heavily regulated taxi industry. Ride-sourcing companies such as Uber and Lyft provide ride-hailing applications that intelligently source private car owners who drive their own vehicles to provide taxi services for profit to riders… [Read more]
Education
Fellowship Spotlight: Pedro Adorno Maldonado
In high school, Pedro Adorno Maldonado dreamed of becoming a civil engineer, and thanks to an impressive academic record, he was accepted to the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez (UPRM) in Fall 2010 to pursue a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. For the next five years, he participated in research and internships related to the civil engineering field. In December of 2015, Adorno completed his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with honors (Cum Laude), which included a certification in project management. Now, Adorno is one of the six new UFTI transportation Ph.D. students…[Read more]
In high school, Pedro Adorno Maldonado dreamed of becoming a civil engineer, and thanks to an impressive academic record, he was accepted to the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez (UPRM) in Fall 2010 to pursue a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. For the next five years, he participated in research and internships related to the civil engineering field. In December of 2015, Adorno completed his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with honors (Cum Laude), which included a certification in project management. Now, Adorno is one of the six new UFTI transportation Ph.D. students…[Read more]
STRIDE Interns Present Final Projects
Students participating in the internship program hosted by the Southeastern Transportation Research, Innovation, Development & Education (STRIDE) Center housed at the UFTI, concluded their program on Friday, July 28, 2016 with recorded live, online presentations related to their individualize summer projects. The STRIDE Center is the 2012 regional (Southeast) US Department of Transportation (USDOT) grant-funded University Transportation Center (UTC)Learn more here.
Technology Transfer
LTAP Listening Sessions
The Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) is a jointly funded effort between the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to provide local governments with training, information, technology, and direct assistance in order to help improve their transportation infrastructure. Florida’s LTAP program resides at the University of Florida’s T2 Center. To best serve the state of Florida, the T2 Center LTAP has been meeting with local government employees involved in the transportation process. To provide your feedback on how we can best serve you, click here to answer this four question survey.
The Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) is a jointly funded effort between the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to provide local governments with training, information, technology, and direct assistance in order to help improve their transportation infrastructure. Florida’s LTAP program resides at the University of Florida’s T2 Center. To best serve the state of Florida, the T2 Center LTAP has been meeting with local government employees involved in the transportation process. To provide your feedback on how we can best serve you, click here to answer this four question survey.
McTrans Highway Capacity Analysis Webinar Series
This webinar series presents lectures, software demonstrations and application examples on the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) procedures – including updates coming in the 6th Edition. Step-by-step instruction of the HCM methodologies will be provided for each analytical chapter. The Highway Capacity Software (HCS) implements and automates the HCM procedures. Each lecture will be followed by working example problems… [Read more]
This webinar series presents lectures, software demonstrations and application examples on the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) procedures – including updates coming in the 6th Edition. Step-by-step instruction of the HCM methodologies will be provided for each analytical chapter. The Highway Capacity Software (HCS) implements and automates the HCM procedures. Each lecture will be followed by working example problems… [Read more]
Other News
UFTI Director Named Interim Chair for the UF Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
Dr. Lily Elefteriadou, director of the UF Transportation Institute (UFTI), has been named the Interim Chair of the Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) Department in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering…
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Dr. Lily Elefteriadou, director of the UF Transportation Institute (UFTI), has been named the Interim Chair of the Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) Department in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering…
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T2 Center’s Nina Barker Retires After Almost Twenty Years at UF
It is bitter sweet goodbye, but after nineteen years of service the T2 Center’s Assistant Director Nina Barker is retiring. She plans to travel to Georgia and Indiana to fish, craft and spend time with her family, especially her husband. We thank her for all that she has done. Be sure to check out this spotlight on her work with T2 here.
It is bitter sweet goodbye, but after nineteen years of service the T2 Center’s Assistant Director Nina Barker is retiring. She plans to travel to Georgia and Indiana to fish, craft and spend time with her family, especially her husband. We thank her for all that she has done. Be sure to check out this spotlight on her work with T2 here.
UFTI External Advisory Board Member Named Florida Transportation Commission’s Next Executive Director
UFTI’s EAB member Matthew Ubben, who has been president of Floridians for Better Transportation (FBT) for the last four years, has been named the executive director of the Florida Transportation Commission. In his new post, Ubben “will work with nine governor-appointed board members from throughout the state to provide leadership to meet Florida’s transportation needs through policy guidance on issues of statewide importance and by maintaining oversight and public accountability for the Department of Transportation,” the FTC press release said. Read the full release here.
UFTI’s EAB member Matthew Ubben, who has been president of Floridians for Better Transportation (FBT) for the last four years, has been named the executive director of the Florida Transportation Commission. In his new post, Ubben “will work with nine governor-appointed board members from throughout the state to provide leadership to meet Florida’s transportation needs through policy guidance on issues of statewide importance and by maintaining oversight and public accountability for the Department of Transportation,” the FTC press release said. Read the full release here.
UFTI External Advisory Board Member Named Executive Director of the Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District in Norcross, Georgia
Recently, board members of the Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District (GVCID) voted in a specially called meeting to hire Marsha Anderson Bomar to fill the position of executive director. “As the gateway to Gwinnett, the Village has a great opportunity and responsibility,” she said. “I look forward to working with staff as well as partners old and new to realize the full potential of the District.” She began her new position on June 1st. Read more on the Gwinnett Village CID website.
Recently, board members of the Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District (GVCID) voted in a specially called meeting to hire Marsha Anderson Bomar to fill the position of executive director. “As the gateway to Gwinnett, the Village has a great opportunity and responsibility,” she said. “I look forward to working with staff as well as partners old and new to realize the full potential of the District.” She began her new position on June 1st. Read more on the Gwinnett Village CID website.
General Announcements
Introducing the University of Florida Transportation Alumni Group on LinkedIn
This new group’s goal is to bring together Transportation Engineering alumni from the University of Florida. Urban Planners, Educators, and others who are working (or have worked) in the transportation field after graduation from the University of Florida are also welcome to join. Click here to join (must be logged into LinkedIn).
This new group’s goal is to bring together Transportation Engineering alumni from the University of Florida. Urban Planners, Educators, and others who are working (or have worked) in the transportation field after graduation from the University of Florida are also welcome to join. Click here to join (must be logged into LinkedIn).
The University of Florida is soliciting applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in its Transportation Program!
The Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment (ESSIE) in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) at the University of Florida is soliciting applications for two tenure-track faculty positions that may be at the level of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in its Transportation Program, anticipated start date January 2017. Click here for more information.
The Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment (ESSIE) in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) at the University of Florida is soliciting applications for two tenure-track faculty positions that may be at the level of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in its Transportation Program, anticipated start date January 2017. Click here for more information.
Get Mobile with UFTI!
Did you know UFTI now has a Facebook and Twitter page? Please like and/or follow to get all the latest updates regarding research, education and technology transfer at UFTI! Have a LinkedIn? Be sure to join our UFTI Group On YouTube? Subscribe to our channel to see some of our cool promotional videos and interviews with UFTI-affiliated Professors.
Our website now has a mobile look. Check it out on your phone.
Did you know UFTI now has a Facebook and Twitter page? Please like and/or follow to get all the latest updates regarding research, education and technology transfer at UFTI! Have a LinkedIn? Be sure to join our UFTI Group On YouTube? Subscribe to our channel to see some of our cool promotional videos and interviews with UFTI-affiliated Professors.
Our website now has a mobile look. Check it out on your phone.