May 1, 2014 12:00PM (EST) The Impact of Implementing a Contactless Smart Card System on Miami Dade Transit and its Customers In 2009, Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) deployed an Automated Fare Collection System or “smart card” branded EASY Card. EASY Card offers the choice of various period passes, a stored value electronic purse, and the ability to access service by tapping
Read more →This report includes visionary concepts produced by University of South Florida graduate students for future transportation corridors in Florida. The project was made possible by a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The concepts are presented here for consideration by FDOT and interested stakeholders as part of the statewide Future Corridors initiative—an effort to proactively plan for the
Read more →The objective of this project is to gather and disseminate best practices in the application of technology in the paratransit field. The report will provide a comprehensive assessment on how representative agencies deliver successful services provided to ADA and non-ADA riders on demand-responsive mode of transportation. This study will inform the industry on the state of the practice and initiate
Read more →April 17, 12:00PM (EDT) OneBusAway Multi-region – Rapidly Expanding Mobile Transit Apps to New Cities Real-time transit information offers many benefits to transit riders, including reduced wait times and increased customer satisfaction. However, offering real-time transit services has been challenging for many transit agencies. While mobile apps have emerged as a preferred dissemination method for real-time information, it is typically
Read more →April 3, 12:00PM (EDT) Visionary Student Concepts for Florida’s Future Corridors The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) asked the University of South Florida, Center for Urban Transportation Research to engage transportation students in a creative visioning exercise relative to transportation corridors of the future. Three interdisciplinary student teams were formed to develop alternative visionary design concepts for a future corridor
Read more →March 20, 2014 12:00PM (EST) Cost-Benefit Analysis of Rural and Small Urban Transit This research focuses on the benefits of public transit systems in small-urban and rural areas in the United States. First, a thorough review of previous cost-benefit literature is presented. Then, a framework is developed which focuses on three main areas of transit benefits most relevant to rural
Read more →March 6, 12:00PM (EST) Toward zero deaths: Who needs to do the heavy lifting? (Motorcycle Crash Trend in Florida) According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle fatalities in the U.S. have increased more than 40 percent in the past decade. In 2011, motorcyclists accounted for 14 percent of all traffic fatalities, 17 percent of all occupant fatalities,
Read more →March 5, 12:00PM (EST) Special CUTR Webcast for Florida Public Agency Personnel: Florida’s Natural Gas Fuel Fleet Vehicle Rebate – Public Agency Eligibility and Application Process This special Center for Urban Transportation Research webcast is hosted by the Tampa Bay Clean Cities Coalition at the USF Patel College of Global Sustainability, under a grant to Central Florida Clean Cities Coalition
Read more →The Florida Commuter Choice Training program’s vision is to be the nation’s premier training program in transportation demand management (TDM). The mission is to improve the performance of commuter assistance programs (CAPs) through the provision of comprehensive and effective technical training to advance their delivery of practical, proven solutions to current and future transportation needs through choice of travel mode,
Read more →February 20, 2014 12:00PM (EST) Long Range Transportation Plan Review One of the core documents produced through the metropolitan transportation planning process is the long range transportation plan (LRTP) in Florida. CUTR completed a comprehensive review of the Florida MPO’s LRTPs examining the content, format, methodology, and priorities of each plan in relation to its peers, plans from previous cycles,
Read more →Dr. Pei-Sung Lin was quoted in the article of “Driver killed in wrong-way I-275 crash near Bearss Avenue”, Tampa Bay Times, Published on February 21, 2014 Please read the story here: http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/accidents/one-killed-in-fatal-i-275-crash-near-bearss-ave/2166673
Read more →Dr. Pei-Sung Lin was interviewed by WFLA News Channel 8 on “Florida DOT using 2 pilot programs to detect wrong-way drivers” on February 21, 2014. Please view the story here: http://www.wfla.com/video?clipId=9869166&topVideoCatNo=252098&autoStart=true
Read more →