Developing the Next Generation of Transportation Professionals On Thursday, April 17, the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR), in partnership with the Greater Tampa Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (GTSITE), co-sponsored the 2025 Greater Tampa Bay Transportation Industry Mock Interviews. This annual event is part of CUTR’s ongoing commitment to building a resilient…
Celebrating Emerging Leaders in Florida’s Transportation Industry Do you know a rising star in Florida’s transportation sector? Now’s your chance to shine a spotlight on their achievements! The New Voice in Transportation Award honors early-career professionals who are making a meaningful impact in transportation planning, policy, engineering, or technology. This award recognizes individuals who bring…
Mr. Cumber is to be inducted during the CUTR Transportation Achievement Awards on October 28, in Tampa, Florida. TAMPA, FL — The Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University of South Florida is proud to announce that Husein Cumber, Senior Advisor for Brightline Holdings, will be the 2025 Florida’s Transportation Hall of Fame™…
The Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR), in collaboration with ENSCO, Inc., is proud to announce the publication of a new Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)-funded report: Web-Based Simulator Training and Skill Transfer: Literature Review. This comprehensive review analyzes research across transportation, healthcare, engineering, and military sectors to evaluate the effectiveness of web-based and low-fidelity simulation…
We are proud to announce that CUTR has received funding from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 7 to establish the Tampa Bay Community Safety Academy (TBCSA). Led by CUTR faculty members Jason Jackman and Tia Boyd, TBCSA aims to engage with road users within FDOT District 7 to increase awareness of and participation…
Hurricanes, construction management, smart corridors, and mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) were just a few topics discussed in a packed agenda for the 2025 Winter Workshop of the Tampa Bay Smart Cities Alliance (TBSCA), a consortium of public and private partners. Through a technical support grant from the City of Tampa, CUTR provides a pipeline of academic expertise…
