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The Streets module now analyzes Diverging Diamond Interchanges (DDI) as one of the most popular additions to the HCM6 procedures.  Adjustments to saturation flow for the crossover movement and the DDI-specific lane utilization models have been implemented.  Additional lost time to account for the off-ramp geometry are included in the adjustments for effective green time.  […]

Dr. Scott Washburn served as the principal investigator for a recently completed Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) grant-funded project, which tested three different in-pavement systems to detect the presence of vehicles in commercial truck parking spaces at interstate rest stops. “As the demand for the movement of freight by truck traffic continues to increase, and […]

Laura Kelley has more than 30 years of experience in executive transportation management, helping shape national, state and local policy. In 2014, she was named the Central Florida Expressway Authority’s (CFX) first executive director.  Managing the daily operations of the agency’s 109-mile expressway system, she leads a team of more than 65 people and is […]

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), along with a research team at the University of Florida led by Dr. Siva Srinivasan, have created a decision support system that will help managers decide if a roadway “warrants” the addition of a Safety Service Patrol (SSP). Traditionally, FDOT has provided safety patrols that assist with clearing road […]

The UFTI’s annual report showcases the major accomplishments, research, education and technology transfer activities from July 2015 to June 2016. To read the report Click Here.

The results of the following FDOT research project is now available online: Sunshine Skyway Bridge Monitoring Phase 1: System Assessment & Integration Recommendations Summary [103KB] Final Report [3.9MB] Principal investigator: Jennifer A. Rice, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, UF Department of Civil & Coastal Engineering/Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment (ESSIE) Co-Principal investigator: Justin R. Davis, Ph.D., Research […]

The UFTI congratulates Don Watson on being selected as the Southeastern Transportation Research, Innovation, Development & Education (STRIDE) Center’s 2016 Student of the Year. The award was presented to Watson on January 7,  2017, at the Council of University Transportation Centers (CUTC) Awards Banquet during the 96th Meeting of the Transportation Research board in Washington, D.C. […]

The UF’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering’s NaviGator AMS was awarded first place in the 2016 Maritime RobotX Challenge, an international event held December 11-18, 2016, in Oahu, Hawaii. Thirteen teams from around the world competed for $100,000 in prizes. The NaviGator AMS is a set of maritime vehicles built for the challenge by students […]

Following the publication and review of the 6th Edition of the Highway Capacity Manual by the Transportation Research Board (TRB), McTrans has released the version of the Highway Capacity Software (HCS7) that implements the updated and new procedures.  The new main menu simplifies options, but expands choices, with fewer buttons for a more consolidated view […]

The results of the following FDOT research project is now available online: Integrated Solar Lighting for Pedestrian Crosswalk Visibility Final Report [1.3MB] PI: Jonathan Scheffe, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering PM: Ronald Chin Co-PM: Trey Tillander III This report was prepared for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to aid in their assessment of […]