As transportation systems continue to adapt and evolve with technological advances, cybersecurity has become a major concern for agencies around the world. Transportation systems are an enticing target for attackers and terrorists due to the massive impacts and widespread harm that could occur. The Center for Urban Transportation Research is involved in several aspects of…
On June 22, 2021, CUTR’s Austin Marie Sipiora joined Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried and other community members to discuss the importance of energy equity in Florida. Sipiora is a researcher with the Tampa Bay Clean Cities Coalition, a program focused on implementing alternative fuels, fuel-saving technologies and practices, and new mobility choices. “As the…
The Campus Peer to Peer Campaign is a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Education program. Sponsored by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), four Florida universities are partnering together to educate the public about bicycle and pedestrian safety. The University of South Florida, Florida State University, University of Central Florida, and the University of Florida have…
To improve Florida’s roadway safety, mobility and efficiency, local transportation agencies play crucial roles because they design, operate, and maintain their roadways, and assist FDOT via contracts to operate and maintain State roads. The Florida LTAP Center, also known as the Florida Local Technical Assistance Program, is jointly funded by FHWA and FDOT. FDOT uses its Florida…
Congratulations, Kristine Williams, AICP on earning the 2021 Center for Transportation Equity, Decisions, and Dollars (CTEDD) Technology Transfer Champion award for her outstanding contributions in technology transfer. “Kristine is a prolific CTEDD researcher, and her team at USF consistently generates some of our most popular products,” said CTEDD Deputy Director Jay Rosenberger at the CTEDD Awards…
Congratulations to CUTR’s Jodi Godfrey on being selected as an ITE Young Leader to Follow for 2021, and being selected as the Florida Puerto Rico District ITE Rising Star for 2021. Godfrey serves as the President of the Greater Tampa Bay Section of ITE and is a member of the Women of ITE Subcommittee. She…
