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By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., UFTI Research & Communications Coordinator Scott Washburn, Ph.D., P.E., a respected faculty member at UF’s Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). This prestigious recognition honors Washburn for decades of leadership and outstanding contributions to the field […]

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., UFTI Research & Communications Coordinator Perched on a bridge above an interstate leading into Atlanta, Georgia, Myra Monreal and her college classmates observed and recorded the movements of traffic below. She found this experience to be delightful – one that helped to shape her into a “plangineer.” “I remember the […]

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., UFTI Research & Communications Coordinator After a period of dormancy, UF’s WTS Gator Student Chapter has revived its annual transportation symposium focusing this year on the topic of Complete Streets. The event took place on March 8, 2025, at the Reitz Union on the UF campus and was made possible […]

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., UFTI Research & Communications Coordinator Many students pursue a doctoral degree because they wish to deepen their knowledge, contribute to enhancing the state of the art and make some sort of meaningful impact in their chosen field. For Isabelle Wandenkolk, that desire led her to explore how to use technology […]

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., UFTI Research & Communications Coordinator The UF student chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (UF ITE) Traffic Bowl Team continues its winning streak. It has secured yet another victory at the Florida-Puerto Rico District Traffic Bowl. The competition was held on January 31, 2025, during the 2025 ITE Student […]

By Fabio Sasahara, Ph.D., McTrans The McTrans Center was recently awarded a contract by the National Academy of Sciences to provide web hosting, maintenance, and upgrades to the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) Volume 4 website. HCM Volume 4 is a free online resource that is part of the Highway Capacity Manual, although it is not […]

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., UFTI Research & Communications Coordinator Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how many industries operate, and the transportation sector is no exception. AI is helping to shape the movement of people and goods, and this technology is helping to manage and improve traffic operations, advanced driver assistance systems and traveler decision […]

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., UFTI Research & Communications Coordinator Bus stops are an important part of many people’s lives, connecting them to jobs, groceries, health care, leisure activities and more. However, if a bus stop facility lacks certain amenities such as a sheltered roof, accessibility features, signage, lighting, or benches, riders may start developing […]

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., UFTI Research Coordinator/Communications Sherrilene Classen, professor and chair of the UF Department of Occupational Therapy, is an expert in the field of older driver behavior. Affiliated with the UFTI, she is currently involved in a new National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study along with Nicole Ennis, associate professor and vice […]

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., UFTI Research Coordinator/Communications I-STREET Manager Pruthvi Manjunatha of the UFTI presented findings from a study on Florida’s paratransit services to the state Transportation Committee on Jan. 14 in Tallahassee. The study, which was conducted in response to Florida Senate Bill 1380, explored mismatches in the state’s paratransit systems while also […]