Female student practices fitting a bicycle helmet on an adult male. Her hands are adjusting the helmet straps of the helmet on his head.

CUTR Peer-to-Peer Program Hosts Bicycle Helmet Fitting and Safety Training at USF

ITS, Traffic Operations & Safety, Outreach, Training

On March 26, 2026, CUTR’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Traffic Operations, and Safety team hosted a successful Bicycle Helmet Fitting and Training at the University of South Florida Tampa Campus through CUTR’s Peer-to-Peer University Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Education and Outreach Program (Peer-to-Peer). This program is made possible through funding from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).…

Transportation Research & Innovation Program

Advancing Transit Innovation: ENSCO Partners with CUTR on FTA’s TRIP Program

Transit Safety & Workforce Development

ENSCO, an international engineering, science, and technology firm, is partnering with the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) on the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Transit Research and Innovation Program (TRIP)—a forward-looking initiative focused on strengthening rail transit safety, advancing technology adoption, and supporting standards development. Led by FTA’s Office of Research, Demonstration, and Innovation, TRIP…

public transit concepts. bus, subway, train

CUTR Hosts FTA APTA/CUTR Transit Standards Working Group

Transit Safety & Workforce Development

Shaping National Transit Standards CUTR was honored to host the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) APTA/CUTR Transit Standards Working Group on March 18–19, 2026. Convened under FTA’s Standards Development Program, the working group brought together transit industry leaders and partners to gather critical input to help ensure future standards are practical, relevant, and reflective of real-world…

Connected vehicle stopped at pedestrian crossing identifies nearby cars, pedestrians, and bicycles.

CUTR ITS Team to Evaluate Connected Vehicle Bicycle–Pedestrian Safety System

ITS, Traffic Operations & Safety

The Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) has been awarded a new task work order from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to evaluate an innovative connected vehicle (CV) bicycle‑pedestrian safety system deployed at selected signalized intersections in the Tampa Bay region. The project, titled Evaluation of Connected Vehicle (CV) Bicycle‑Pedestrian Safety System Deployment, will…

Michael R. Schwaid Bicyclist of the Year Award

2025 Michael R. Schwaid Bicyclist of the Year Awards (March 12, 2026): Meet the Nominees

Awards & People, Events, Outreach

Event Info Thursday, Mar 12 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm Center for Urban Transportation Research, University of South Florida, Tampa FL Join the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) and the Schwaid family at the Michael R. Schwaid Bicyclist of the Year Award Ceremony, celebrating 2025’s community leaders who advance bicycle safety, advocacy, and…

2026 ITE Florida-Puerto Rico District Student Leadership Summit: Shaping the Next Generation of Transportation Leaders

Events, ITE, Presentations/Conferences, Training, Transit Safety & Workforce Development

On February 6–7, 2026, the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) participated in the ITE Florida-Puerto Rico District Student Leadership Summit, hosted by the University of Central Florida in Orlando. The summit brought together approximately 140 transportation students from across the district, along with numerous industry professionals, for two days of collaboration, leadership development, and…

National Rail Internship Opportunities for Students

Outreach, Training, Transit Safety & Workforce Development, Workforce Development

The University of South Florida’s Center for Urban Transportation Research (USF‑CUTR) is offering exciting new opportunities for all US college students interested in careers in the rail and transportation industries. Through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Nationwide Rail‑Focused Experiential Learning Internship Program, students can participate in hands‑on learning experiences designed to deepen…

Best Workplaces for Commuters

BWC™ Unveils 2026 Leaders in Workforce Transportation

Transportation Options

Recognizing Organizations Setting the Standard in Commuter Benefits TAMPA, Fla., January 29, 2026 (www.bestworkplaces.org) — Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC™) is proud to announce its 2026 List, highlighting more than 780 locations across the U.S. and in Canada that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to providing efficient and innovative transportation benefits. This year’s BWC™ List shines…