CUTR faculty will present at FPC23
On September 7, 2023, CUTR researchers Jason Jackman, Tia Boyd, and Taylor Dinehart, along with Brandie Miklus, AICP, will present at the Florida Planning Conference in Jacksonville, Florida. The panel-style session will include a discussion of strategies for meaningful public participation through citizen education, using the Tampa Bay Citizens Academy on Transportation (TB-CAT – a…
CUTR researchers win at 37th Annual ACT International Conference
CUTR’s Sara Hendricks was presented the “Local TDM Advocate of the Year Award” and Phil Winters won the 2023 “SEACT President’s Award” from the Southeast Chapter of the Association for Commuter Transportation (SEACT). This award was presented at the 37th Annual ACT International Conference in Seattle. We celebrate Sara and Phil’s achievements and the positive impact they are making on…
Transit Safety and Security
Transit Safety and Security Friday, September 1, 2023 12 PM – 1 PM ET Learn more about upcoming seminars Join LIVE on Microsoft Teams Abstract This presentation will discuss some recent transit safety and security projects that Ms. Godfrey has worked on in her time as a senior research associate at the Center for…
Friday Transportation Seminar Series – Introductory Course
The Friday Transportation Seminar Series introductory course was held on Friday, August 25. Yu Zhang, PhD, leads the series this semester and has invited many of the best and brightest in the industry to present. The seminar features many distinguished speakers, each offering a distinct perspective on transportation and opportunities. Divyamitra Mishra, president of the…
Phil Winters inducted into TDM Hall of Fame
CUTR is thrilled to share that our esteemed colleague, Phil Winters, has been inducted into the newly created Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Hall of Fame by the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT). TDM Hall of Fame recognition celebrates individuals who have performed exemplary work in TDM throughout their careers. This distinguished group has displayed continuous service to ACT…
Empowering connections and insights: recap of the Women in ITE Bootcamp Workshop
On August 14, 2023, Jodi Godfrey led the Women in ITE Bootcamp Workshop at the International ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers) Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon. The workshop hosted nearly 30 students and professionals who were able to network with other women in the industry and share observations and insights. The speed networking for professional…
CUTR participates in TSA training
CUTR’s Paul Goyette, Gennaro Saliceto WSO-CSE-CSI(SL), and Roberta Yegidis visited the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Transportation Technology Center and participated in training for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) surface transportation inspectors. The 13 TSA participants received training on the following topics: -De-escalation and Customer Service Strategies for Surface Transportation -How to Conduct a Bus Collision Investigation -Rail Collision Investigation…
Federal Transit Administration Awards research grant to the University of South Florida to support worker safety
On August 7, 2023, CUTR was awarded a $500,000 contract to perform the Transit Rider and Worker Safety Research project. USDOT has established strategic goals and objectives, which include safety, economic strength and global competitiveness, transformation, and organizational excellence. These objectives drive the “transformational investments” under USDOT’s safety goal: “Make our transportation system safer for…