Mark your calendars now for the morning of March 19th, 2013 for the second Tampa Bay Clean Cities Coalition (TBCCC) quarterly meeting. This event will focus on electric transportation – vehicles, charging, industry trends, applications in heavier vehicles and other topics. Make plans to attend and learn more about Electric Vehicles and the TBCCC. Hosted…
June 28, 2012 This webcast presents an analysis of the National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) data and examines travel behavior trends in Florida. Download a PDF copy of the presentation. Presented by: Steven Polzin, Ph.D., Mobility Research Program Director, Center for Urban Transportation Research Recording http://youtu.be/XKiA_evCpgE AICP Status AICP-CM credit is not available for this CUTR…
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CUTR hosts a variety of netconferences and webinars. For example, CUTR webcasts held every 2 weeks feature a recently completed research project or spotlight an issue of interest to the transportation community. CUTR Webcasts
Researchers from the Center for Urban Transportation Research and the USF Computer Science and Engineering Department were awarded a patent for U.S. Patent # 8,169,342 – Method of Providing a Destination Alert to a Transit System Rider – Algorithm used in the Travel Assistance Device (TAD) system to alert a transit rider when to exit the…
Researchers from the Center for Urban Transportation Research and the USF Computer Science and Engineering Department were recently awarded U.S. Patent # 8,145,183 – On-Demand Emergency Notification System using GPS-equipped Devices – Mobile app to automatically determine the cell phone user’s current evacuation zone and real-time evacuation information for that zone. Issued March 27, 2012, U.S. Patent…
Researchers from USF’s Center for Urban Transportation Research and the Computer Science and Engineering Department were recently awarded U.S. Patent #8,140,256 – Dynamic Ridematching Algorithm – GIS-based Algorithm to match riders for carpools that are traveling on similar routes. Issued March 20, 2012, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Researchers from the Center for Urban Transportation Research and the USF Computer Science and Engineering Department were recently awarded a patent for U.S. Patent # 8,138,907 – Travel Assistant Device – Travel Assistance Device (TAD) system to assist transit riders with intellectual disabilities. Issued March 20, 2012, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. For more information on the…
March 8, 2012 Transit agencies across Florida have been dealing with escalating fuel prices and changes in environmental regulations affecting the use of diesel engines and diesel fuel. In an effort to address rising fuel costs and environmental concerns, many agencies have introduced alternative fuel technologies to their traditional diesel-powered fleets, including biodiesel, compressed natural…
February 9, 2012 Many students, jobseekers, and entry level workers lack information on career opportunities in the transit industry. This makes recruitment, retention, and advancement more difficult. As more workers in the industry approach retirement, leaders will require new tools to attract and advance the next generation of skilled workers. In 2009, the John. J.…
Effective local access management requires planning as well as regulatory solutions. Communities should establish a policy framework that supports access management in the local comprehensive plan, prepare corridor or access management plans for specific problem areas, and encourage good site planning techniques. Land development and subdivision regulations should be amended accordingly and communities may also…
On November 1, 2012, the annual CUTR Transportation Achievement Award event recognized José Abreu, P.E., Director of the Miami-Dade Aviation Department and former Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation. As Director of the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, Abreu directs the operations at Miami International Airport (MIA) and four general aviation airports in the Miami area. MIA handles more…