This Friday marked another successful outreach event for the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR), led by Dr. Can Cui and Peer-to-Peer Safety Coordinator Ruth Sastry Ayalasomayajula during the University of South Florida St. Petersburg Week of Welcome (WoW) orientation. Following their successful tabling event at the Transfer Students Orientation earlier in the week, the…
Together, Dr. Can Cui and peer-to-peer safety coordinator Ruth Sastry Ayalasomayajula led an engaging and informational tabling session during orientation at the St. Petersburg campus this Monday for a group of new transfer students starting their exciting journey at the University of South Florida! They were also joined by the USF St. Pete Police Department,…
The Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) community extends its deepest condolences to our founding director and longtime supporter, Gary Brosch, and his wife, Barbara Brosch, on the heartbreaking loss of their daughter, Brianna Lynn Brosch. Brianna, known to many as “Bri,” passed away on May 22, 2026. A 2021 graduate of the University of South…
A new report from the Transportation Research Board—NCHRP Synthesis 663: Transportation Planning in Non-Metropolitan/Rural Areas—offers a national look at how state DOTs and regional partners are strengthening transportation planning in rural communities. Authored by Jeff Kramer and Taylor Dinehart of CUTR’s Transportation Planning, Policy, and Processes program, the research draws on a nationwide survey and…
Training Tomorrow’s Transportation Workforce At the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR), our mission extends far beyond research—we are committed to developing the next generation of transportation professionals. Each semester, our student employees and interns play a vital role in advancing innovative projects, gaining hands-on experience, and preparing to make meaningful contributions to the industry. …
This spring marked an important milestone for public transportation in Hernando County, Florida, as two new transit routes—Routes 10 and 11—began service on May 4, 2026. Behind the scenes, the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University of South Florida, through its Transit Management and Innovation (TMI) Group, played a key role in…
New Research Examines Local Funding Strategies for MPOs A new report from the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) is offering timely insights into how Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) across the country are sustaining their work through local funding. Exploring Local Funding Mechanisms for MPOs Across the U.S., developed by the Transportation Planning, Policy, and…
A campus walking, biking, and e-scooter safety session for new USF students — featuring Safety Ambassadors, practical demonstrations, a fun quiz, and giveaways.