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Learning from the Past to Finance Transit in the Future Martin Wachs, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of California The COVID pandemic made the financial fragility of America’s public transit systems obvious, though most of the financial challenges facing transit existed prior to the recent emergency. Services desperately needed by some communities were difficult to provide […]

ASHA WEINSTEIN AGRAWAL Dr. Asha Weinstein Agrawal works at San José State University, where she directs the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) National Transportation Finance Center and also serves as Professor of Urban and Regional Planning. Her research agenda is guided by a commitment to the principles of sustainability and equity: what planning and policy tools […]

The 2025 “Research to Practice” Transit Symposium took place October 28-30, 2025. As the transit industry is experiencing significant changes (e.g., new technologies, potential funding shortage) in recent years, the symposium provides a platform where transit experts share insights on how evidence-based research is being or can be, used to make the most of these […]

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., Research/Communications Coordinator, UFTI Just as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched its Feed it Onward initiative to reduce food waste and strengthen food security in America, a recent study conducted by UF and Auburn University has shown how using GPS data from smartphones can lead to new insights about where […]

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., Research/Communications Coordinator, UFTI How does a student go from environmental engineering and plant science to developing an interest in transportation engineering? For Bryan Weiksnar, it all began through community involvement – attending a Gainesville Vision Zero meeting. “I learned that UF had won two contracts related to Vision Zero work, […]

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., Research/Communications Coordinator, UFTI Who would have thought the household garbage that makes its way into landfills could be turned into byproducts used for building roads, sidewalks and buildings? “Landfills are rich with hidden value – they are not a final resting place at the end of a material’s life, but […]

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., M.A., Research/Communications Coordinator, UFTI Sometimes, a single class in college can spark a career built on innovation, inspirational leadership, and real-world impact. For Seckin Ozkul, Ph.D., P.E., assistant professor and director of the University of South Florida (USF) Supply Chain Innovation (SCI) Lab at the Muma College of Business, that spark […]

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 […]

Below is a list of UFTI students, faculty, and staff who will be presenting posters or papers at TRB in Washington, D.C., along with their committee activities Committee Activities & Awards Aaron Costin is involved with AED30 Standing Committee on Information Systems and Technology. He is also chairing AKC10(1) Subcommittee on Information Systems in Construction […]

By Ines Aviles-Spadoni, M.S., Research Coordinator Sherrilene Classen, chair of UF’s Department of Occupational Therapy, has been awarded the Award of Excellence by the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED) for her tireless efforts during her tenure as chair of the ADED Research Committee from 2022 to 2024. Her leadership created strategic initiatives that helped […]