CUTR is proud to share that Julie Bond, Director of CUTR’s Transportation Options Program, has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors of The 82 Alliance, a national nonprofit mobility think tank focused on reimagining how people move through their communities. Julie’s appointment reflects both her individual leadership in the transportation demand management…
The Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) honored Matthew Dockins, of Wesley Chapel, Florida, as the 2025 Michael R. Schwaid Bicyclist of the Year during an award ceremony held on March 12, 2026, celebrating his outstanding contributions to bicycling safety, advocacy, and multimodal transportation. About the Award The Michael R. Schwaid Bicyclist of the Year Award…
During the last week of March 2026, the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) administered the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)–sponsored Introduction to Transit Operations Planning (ITOP) Workshop at Palm Tran in Delray Beach, Florida. The 3.5-day interactive workshop introduced transit operations planning concepts to new professionals while providing a timely refresher for experienced practitioners.…
On April 22, Dr. Can Cui traveled to Florida Polytechnic University to deliver an in-person safety workshop as part of the Peer-to-Peer University Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Education and Outreach Program. During the workshop, Dr. Cui engaged students in discussions about pedestrian, bicycle, and e-scooter safety, with a special focus on real-world travel behaviors, common…
On April 3, Dr. Can Cui visited Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) to conduct outreach activities as part of the Peer-to-Peer Safety Program. The visit focused on engaging students through interactive education and direct feedback opportunities. Dr. Cui began with a visit to a Construction Management class, where she delivered a presentation on pedestrian, bicycle,…