TRB 2024

2024 TRB Reception & Alumni Reunion Sunday, January 7, 2024 – 5:30 PM-7:30 PM Succotash Restaurant – 915 F. ST SW, Washington, DC 20004 It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the 2024 TRB Reception & Alumni Reunion presented by AtkinsRéalis, ENSCO, the University of South Florida’s Center for Urban Transportation Research,…

“Enhanced Law Enforcement Engagement” wins Transportation Project of the Year

   The “Enhanced Law Enforcement Engagement” project was recognized by Florida Puerto Rico District ITE (FLPRITE) as the John W. Barr Transportation Project of the Year. The project was sponsored by FDOT District 7 and managed by CUTR’s Julie Bond and Brentin Mosher. The award was presented to FDOT District 7 Secretary David Gwynn and FDOT…

CUTR participates in Brightline Tampa Delegation Tour

  CUTR’s Jeff Kramer, AICP, participated in the Brightline Tampa Delegation Tour in early November 2023. The delegation included several elected officials, including Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, Brightline leadership, and local transportation leaders. The delegation rode the Brightline train from Miami to Orlando and explored station locations and nearby transit-oriented development along the way. They…

Christine Epps completed CRA-USF Basic Course

Congratulations to CUTR’s Christine Epps on successfully completing the CRA-USF Basic Course. USF offers a certification program for employees who serve as research administrators. The designation, Certified Research Administrator-USF (CRA-USF), stands apart from other research administration certifications in that the curriculum is USF-centric, focusing on the business systems, processes, best practices, tools, resources, and forms endorsed and…

Yu Zhang invited to FDOT air mobility committee

Yu Zhang, PhD, was invited by the Florida Department of Transportation to serve on the FDOT Advanced Air Mobility Advisory Committee (AAMAC). This distinguished appointment is a testament to Dr. Zhang’s expertise and influence in the field of advanced air mobility. Dr. Zhang’s extensive transportation background and commitment to innovation have positioned her as a…

CUTR participates in TTC’s inaugural conference & tour

CUTR participated in the inaugural Transportation Technology Center (TTC) Conference and Tour in Pueblo, Colorado in early November. The conference hosted 300 participants to learn more about the site and its abilities. Lisa Staes, CUTR associate director, discussed the Center for Surface Transportation Testing and Academic Research (C-STTAR) consortium and its role with ENSCO. This…