Month: February 2020

The UF student chapters of the Institute for Transportation Engineers (ITE) and Women in Transportation Seminar (WTS) coordinated a transportation-themed trivia activity at the annual UF Engineering Fair (E-Fair) on February 18, 2020. Over a hundred elementary students, teachers, and parents tested their knowledge of transportation infrastructure, modes, safety, famous historical vehicles, and fictional vehicles […]

Dr. Lili Du, associate professor in the Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering, has worked on several research projects over her years with the UFTI; some of her work has been supported by the NSF CAREER award she received in 2016. The NSF CAREER award is part of the Faculty Early Career Development Program, which supports early-career faculty with the […]

GAINESVILLE, Florida – Starting Feb. 3, Gainesville residents will be able to board an autonomous shuttle for test rides between downtown Gainesville and the University of Florida campus. The shuttle will be operated by the City of Gainesville’s Regional Transit System (RTS) and has been funded by the Florida Department of Transportation. The pilot project […]

Dr. Ria Kontou was encouraged to take transportation courses by great mentors while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens. During her studies, she worked to complete her undergraduate thesis on bus-to-depot allocation a decision that helped her down the transportation engineering road. Ria’s fascination with the potential […]