Outreach

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Tampa Bay Drivers Needed: A Natural Driving Experiment to Understand Driver Behavior and Eye-Movement Patterns

Motorcycle Injury Prevention Institute, Outreach, Study ParticipantsBy Sarah Perez 09/08/2026

Tampa Bay Drivers Needed! USF researchers are seeking drivers in the Tampa Bay area to participate in a driving study using eye-tracking technology. What: Driving a research vehicle while wearing eye-tracking glasses Where: University of South Florida Tampa Campus, 4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, Florida When: Fridays-Sundays, September/October 2026 Duration: 60-90 minutes Compensation: $70 About…

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CUTR Hosts Campus Walking, Biking, and E-Scooter Safety Session for USF Week-of-Welcome

ITS, Traffic Operations & Safety, OutreachBy Sarah Perez 07/01/2026

On July 1, 2026, the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) hosted the “Roll Safe, Bulls!” Campus Walking, Biking, and E-Scooter Safety Session as part of the USF Summer Week-of-Welcome (WOW) program. The event was organized through the Peer-to-Peer University Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Education and Outreach Program, funded by the Florida Department of Transportation,…

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Connecting Communities on Florida’s Adventure Coast: CUTR Supports Launch of New TheBus Routes in Hernando County

Outreach, Transit Management & InnovationBy Sarah Perez 06/11/2026

This spring marked an important milestone for public transportation in Hernando County, Florida, as two new transit routes—Routes 10 and 11—began service on May 4, 2026. Behind the scenes, the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University of South Florida, through its Transit Management and Innovation (TMI) Group, played a key role in…

Roll Safe, Bulls! USF Week of Welcome Safety Session – July 1, 2026

Events, ITS, Traffic Operations & Safety, OutreachBy Sarah Perez 06/01/2026

A campus walking, biking, and e-scooter safety session for new USF students — featuring Safety Ambassadors, practical demonstrations, a fun quiz, and giveaways.

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Earth Day at TPA Highlights Regional Initiatives and Partnerships

Outreach, Transit Research ProgramBy Sarah Perez 05/15/2026

In celebration of Earth Day, Tampa International Airport hosted its fourth annual Earth Day at TPA event on April 22, bringing together more than 25 exhibitors focused on resource management and operational efficiency across the Tampa Bay region. The event showcased initiatives from airport partners, local governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, and regional organizations. Tampa Bay…

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

ITS, Traffic Operations & Safety, Outreach, TrainingBy Sarah Perez 03/27/2026

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).…

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

Awards & People, Events, OutreachBy Sarah Perez 03/10/2026

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…

CUTR Peer-to-Peer Program Engages Community at Bulls Family Fest 2026

ITS, Traffic Operations & Safety, OutreachBy Deborah Schultz 03/07/2026

Led by Dr. Can Cui, CUTR’s Peer-to-Peer University Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Education and Outreach Program team, including coordinators Ved Patel and Ruth Sastry Ayalasomayajula, hosted an engaging and successful tabling event at the Bulls Family Fest on March 7, 2026. During the event, the team interacted with middle school and high school students, as…

National Rail Internship Opportunities for Students

Outreach, Training, Transit Safety & Workforce Development, Workforce DevelopmentBy Sarah Perez 02/04/2026

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…

FDOT District & Safety Newsletter, Summer 2025

CUTR Media, Outreach, Transportation OptionsBy Sarah Perez 07/03/2025

2025 New Voice in Transportation Award: Nominations Now Open!

Awards & People, CUTR Transportation Achievement Awards, OutreachBy Sarah Perez 06/18/2025

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…

Brightline’s Husein Cumber to Be Inducted into Florida’s Transportation Hall of Fame™

Awards & People, CUTR Transportation Achievement Awards, Events, OutreachBy Sarah Perez 06/18/2025

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™…

Tampa Bay Citizens Safety Academy (TBCSA)

OutreachBy Sarah Perez 04/03/2025

The Tampa Bay Citizens Safety Academy (TBCSA) has been established by CUTR, with funding from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 7. Led by CUTR faculty members Jason Jackman and Tia Boyd, TBCSA aims to engage all road users in FDOT District 7 and increase awareness of national, statewide, and district-specific safety initiatives. Through outreach…

Brent Buffington Honored at Michael R. Schwaid Bicyclist of the Year Award Celebration

Awards & People, Outreach, Transportation OptionsBy Sarah Perez 04/01/2025

The Michael R. Schwaid Bicyclist of the Year annual celebration was held on March 17, during Florida Bike Month. The event celebrates members of the community who have made outstanding contributions to the bicycle community and in advancing cyclist safety. This year, the event was kicked off with a guided bike ride around the University…

CUTR Webcast: How Neutral Third-Party Intervention Can Improve Retention in the Transit Industry

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, Programs, Transit Safety & Workforce DevelopmentBy Stephanie Lewis 06/12/2023 Leave a comment

Thursday, June 15, 3:00PM (ET) How Neutral Third-Party Intervention Can Improve Retention in the Transit Industry Culture change has been mentioned in transportation workforce literature for the last twenty years. However, the ability to implement that change has been elusive. The Covid pandemic has precipitated the ‘great resignation’ and pulled back the curtain to reveal…

2023 Garrett Morgan Day

CUTR Family, OutreachBy CUTR Webmaster 03/30/2023 Leave a comment

CUTR was excited to welcome Middleton High School students for the 2023 Garett A. Morgan Shadow Day. Prompted through the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), Garrett A. Morgan Shadow Day educated students about careers in transportation. After a short breakfast and introduction, CUTR Executive Director Fred Mannering, Ph.D., discussed his road to transportation research.…

Webinar Recording: Enhancing Cybersecurity in Public Transportation

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, National Center for Transit Research, Outreach, Programs, Training, Transportation OptionsBy Stephanie Lewis 11/14/2019 Leave a comment

November 14, 2019, 12:00PM (ET) Enhancing Cybersecurity in Public Transportation As transportation infrastructure continues to expand from isolated nodes to large interconnected networks, cybersecurity is a critical concern for transit agencies. This report provides recommendations and suggested policies for transit agencies that may help reduce cybersecurity liabilities. The recommendations are informed by a literature review…

Webinar Recording: Opportunities for State DOTs (and others) to Encourage Shared-Use Mobility Practices in Rural Areas

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, Programs, TrainingBy Stephanie Lewis 09/26/2019 Leave a comment

September 26, 2019, 12:00PM (ET) Opportunities for State DOTs (and others) to Encourage Shared-Use Mobility Practices in Rural Areas Shared-use mobility (SUM) practices are transportation services that are shared among users. SUM can include ‘traditional SUM’ practices such as public transit, taxis, limousines, etc., or ‘technology enabled SUM’ (will be referred to as ‘SUM’ in…

Webinar Recording: Transit and Livability: Results from the National Community Livability Survey

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, Programs, TrainingBy Stephanie Lewis 09/12/2019 Leave a comment

September 12, 2019, 12:00PM (ET) Transit and Livability: Results from the National Community Livability Survey This session will present results from a national survey that was conducted to understand factors important to livability in both urban and rural areas across the country and to study the role of transportation and public transit. While many factors…

Webinar Recording: Shared (Smart) Mobility, MaaS and Public Transport – A new Future!

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, Programs, TrainingBy Stephanie Lewis 09/10/2019 Leave a comment

September 10, 2019, 7:00PM (ET) – Special date and time Shared (Smart) Mobility, MaaS and Public Transport – A new Future! This talk focuses on Mobility as a Service (MaaS), and what it might mean for the future role of conventional public transport. We present evidence on potential user support for MaaS subscription plans and…

Webinar Recording: Observations from the 2017 NHTS

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Mobility Policy, National Center for Transit Research, NCTR Projects, Outreach, Programs, Transit Safety & Workforce DevelopmentBy Stephanie Lewis 08/29/2019 Leave a comment

Thursday, August 29, 2019, 12:00pm (ET) Observations from the 2017 NHTS Understanding transit ridership and the characteristics of transit markets is a fundamental necessity for all individuals involved in planning, operating, marketing, and policy decision-making for public transit. The 2016 National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) data set was released in March of 2018, which affords…

Webinar Recording: Transportation that Will Transform Florida

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, Programs, TrainingBy Stephanie Lewis 08/20/2019 Leave a comment

August 20, 2019, 12:00PM (ET) – Special date and time Transportation that Will Transform Florida Senator Brandes looks forward to his webcast, where he will highlight current Florida legislation regarding autonomous and shared vehicles. He will explain the need for third-party validators in this field. Additionally, he will share some of our most exciting projects…

Webinar Recording: Attracting and Retaining Women in the Transportation Industry

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, Programs, TrainingBy Stephanie Lewis 07/18/2019 Leave a comment

July 18, 2019, 12:00PM (ET) Attracting and Retaining Women in the Transportation Industry This session will summarize the findings and recommendations that stemmed from a recent publication out of the Mineta Transportation Institute on Attracting and Retaining Women in the Transportation Industry. The presenter will provide an overview of the current transportation setting, some findings…

Webinar Recording: Development of an Effective Truck Route Signage Program for the City of Tampa

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, Programs, TrainingBy Stephanie Lewis 06/06/2019 Leave a comment

June 6, 2019, 12:00PM (ET) Development of an Effective Truck Route Signage Program for the City of Tampa The City of Tampa, Florida, contains numerous major freight generators and destinations, including two seaports, a rail intermodal yard, the cargo-capable Tampa International Airport, and a wide variety of logistics activity centers. Effective and efficient transportation of…

Webinar Recording: Control of Connected Autonomous Vehicles in Mixed Traffic: Modeling and Field Experiments

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Outreach, ProgramsBy Stephanie Lewis 04/25/2019 Leave a comment

Thursday, April 25, 2019, 12:00PM (ET) Control of Connected Autonomous Vehicles in Mixed Traffic: Modeling and Field Experiments Advanced connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies can be utilized to achieve precise vehicle trajectory control and render unprecedented opportunities to improve transportation system performance in safety, mobility and sustainability. However, it is quite challenging to fully…

Webinar Recording: Urban Roadway Facility Conversion with the Predictive Safety Assessment Tool: An Application of Highway Safety Manual

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Motorcycle Injury Prevention Institute, Outreach, ProgramsBy Stephanie Lewis 03/28/2019 Leave a comment

Thursday, March 28, 2019, 12:00PM (ET) Urban Roadway Facility Conversion with The Predictive Safety Assessment Tool: An Application of Highway Safety Manual The impact of predictive safety assessment based on quantitative methodology of the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) is significant, particularly in urban roadway facilities. Realizing this significance, the responsibilities of safety professionals, transportation planners,…

Webinar Recording: Development of Statewide Guidelines for Implementing Leading Pedestrian Intervals in Florida

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Mobility Policy, Outreach, ProgramsBy Stephanie Lewis 03/14/2019 Leave a comment

March 14, 2019, 12:00PM (ET) Development of Statewide Guidelines for Implementing Leading Pedestrian Intervals in Florida Pedestrian safety is an ongoing major concern throughout the United States and is one of the highest priorities for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Vehicles often fail to yield to pedestrians at intersections, especially when pedestrians enter an…

Webinar Recording: Understanding Florida Transit Ridership Declines and How We Can Respond

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Mobility Policy, Outreach, ProgramsBy Stephanie Lewis 11/08/2018 Leave a comment

November 8, 2018, 12:00PM (ET) Understanding Florida Transit Ridership Declines and How We Can Respond This webinar will review findings from the exploration of Florida and National ridership declines and explore stakeholder strategies to respond. Download Handout Presenter: Steven Polzin, Ph.D., Program Director, Mobility Policy Research, Center for Urban Transportation Research Steve Polzin, Ph.D. is…

Upcoming Webinar: MPO Staffing and Organizational Structures

Digital Content, Mobility Policy, Outreach, ProgramsBy Stephanie Lewis 11/07/2018 Leave a comment

December 6, 2018, 12:00PM (ET) MPO Staffing and Organizational Structures This webinar will explain the findings of a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) research report that documents how MPOs have structured their organizations and allocated staff resources and expertise. The report featured is an update to the 2010 report Staffing and Administrative Capacity of Metropolitan Planning…

Webcast Recording: Work Zone Crash Analysis in Florida

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Motorcycle Injury Prevention Institute, Outreach, ProgramsBy Stephanie Lewis 10/24/2018 Leave a comment

Wednesday, October 24, 2018, 12:00PM (ET) Work Zone Crash Analysis in Florida During the maintenance and reconstruction of existing infrastructure and the construction of new infrastructure, designated work zones are important for the safety of road users and workers. These work zones are usually marked and managed by special traffic signs, standard channelizing devices, appropriate…

Webcast Recording: Building an Alternative Fuel Bus Program: Funding Opportunities and Best Practices for Transit Agencies

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, Programs, Transit Safety & Workforce DevelopmentBy Stephanie Lewis 10/11/2018 Leave a comment

Thursday, October 11, 2018, 12:00PM (ET) Building an Alternative Fuel Bus Program: Funding Opportunities and Best Practices for Transit Agencies As part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office, Clean Cities coalitions foster the nation’s economic, environmental, and energy security by working locally to advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels and technologies. Nearly 100…

Webcast Recording: Media Framing of Fatal Bicyclist Crashes in Hillsborough County: A Critical Discourse Analysis

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, Programs, Transit Safety & Workforce DevelopmentBy Stephanie Lewis 09/27/2018 Leave a comment

Thursday, September 27, 2018, 12:00PM (ET) Media Framing of Fatal Bicyclist Crashes in Hillsborough County: A Critical Discourse Analysis This research examines the linguistic choices that frame the relationships between bicyclists and other parties involved in fatal crash events. Textual data were collected via media reports of bicyclist traffic fatalities between January 2009 and June…

Webcast Recording: The Role of Public Transportation during a State of Emergency Declaration due to Natural Disasters

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, Programs, Transit Safety & Workforce DevelopmentBy Stephanie Lewis 09/13/2018 Leave a comment

Thursday, September 13, 2018, 12:00PM (ET) The Role of Public Transportation during a State of Emergency Declaration due to Natural Disasters Destructive natural disasters such as hurricanes or other extreme weather events challenge many industries, especially the public transit industry. The 2017 hurricane season proved to be tumultuous, with three major hurricanes devastating the U.S.…

Webcast Recording: Motorcycle Safety Programs Using Public Health Approach

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Motorcycle Injury Prevention Institute, Outreach, ProgramsBy Stephanie Lewis 08/30/2018 Leave a comment

Thursday, August 30, 2018, 12:00PM (ET) Motorcycle Safety Programs Using Public Health Approach Florida is one of the most beautiful states in which to ride a motorcycle, but motorcyclists in Florida are disproportionately vulnerable road users. Motorcyclists accounted for nearly 17% of all traffic fatalities in Florida in 2016, even though motorcycles account for only…

Webcast Recording: StarMetro’s Pilot of a Mobile Fare Payment App

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, Programs, Transportation OptionsBy Stephanie Lewis 08/28/2018 Leave a comment

Tuesday, August 28, 2018, 12:00PM (ET) StarMetro’s Pilot of a Mobile Fare Payment App This webcast will feature Sara Hendricks and Sean Barbeau, University of South Florida (USF), Tampa; and Kelly Robertson, BowStern LLC. StarMetro, the public transit agency in Tallahassee, Florida, piloted the use of a mobile fare payment app with over 300 volunteer…

Webcast Recording: Operations and Planning for Connected Autonomous Vehicles: From Trajectory Control to Capacity Analysis

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, OutreachBy Stephanie Lewis 08/16/2018 Leave a comment

Thursday, August 16, 2018, 12:00PM (ET) Operations and Planning for Connected Autonomous Vehicles: From Trajectory Control to Capacity Analysis Increasing congestion, excessive fuel consumption and emissions, and unacceptable safety risks remain the major challenges to next-generation highway systems that are meant to be smart and sustainable. Advanced connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies offer unprecedented…

Webcast Recording: Autonomous Vehicles: An Empirical Assessment of Consumers’ Perceptions, Intended Adoption, and Impacts on Household Vehicle Ownership

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, ProgramsBy Stephanie Lewis 08/02/2018 Leave a comment

Thursday, August 2, 2018, 12:00PM (ET) Autonomous Vehicles: An Empirical Assessment of Consumers’ Perceptions, Intended Adoption, and Impacts on Household Vehicle Ownership Emerging automotive and transportation technologies have provided revolutionary possibilities in the way we might travel in the future. Major car manufacturers and technology giants have demonstrated significant progress in advancing and testing autonomous…

Webcast Recording: Overview of the Transit Capacity and Quality of Service Manual, 3rd Edition

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, ProgramsBy Stephanie Lewis 07/21/2018 Leave a comment

Thursday, July 12, 2018, 12:00PM (ET) Overview of the Transit Capacity and Quality of Service Manual, 3rd Edition The presentation will involve an overview of the 3rd Edition of the Transit Capacity and Quality of Service Manual (TCQSM). This document over the past 20 years has been the authoritative reference related to transit capacity and…

Beyond Sidewalks

OutreachBy Christine Epps 07/02/2018 Leave a comment

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Webcast Recording: Performance-Based Management and Operations of Transportation Systems: Curriculum Concepts

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, TrainingBy Stephanie Lewis 06/11/2018 Leave a comment

Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Performance-Based Management and Operations of Transportation Systems: Curriculum Concepts The Federal Highway Administration has been supporting a project aimed at developing and preparing a fully annotated Model Curriculum on Performance-based Planning for Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) that can be used for undergraduate and graduate courses in Transportation Planning and/or…

Webcast Recording: WalkWise Florida

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, ITS, Traffic Operations & Safety, Outreach, Programs, TrainingBy Stephanie Lewis 06/07/2018 Leave a comment

Thursday, June 7, 2018, 12:00PM (ET) WalkWise Florida WalkWise Florida began in the Tampa Bay area in 2010 as “WalkWise Tampa Bay”, a grassroots initiative funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, District 7 (Tampa Bay area). A few years later, several other Florida counties showed interest in providing this unique interactive community presentation. The program…

Webcast Recording: Road Rage: Countering Vehicular Weaponization Through Urban Transportation Design Strategies

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, ProgramsBy Stephanie Lewis 05/24/2018 Leave a comment

May 24, 2018, 12:00PM (ET) Road Rage: Countering Vehicular Weaponization Through Urban Transportation Design Strategies This session focuses on what transportation administrators in the United States say they are doing to address and mitigate the threat of vehicular weaponization through planning decisions, public engagement, and networking with overlapping units of government. The presentation includes information…

Webcast Recording: Airport Clean Vehicle Policies and Practices

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, Programs, Transit Research ProgramBy Stephanie Lewis 05/10/2018 Leave a comment

Thursday, May 10, 2018, 12:00PM (ET) Airport Clean Vehicle Policies and Practices This webcast will present the results of the Airport Cooperative Research Project Synthesis: “Clean Vehicles, Fuels, and Practices for Airport Private Ground Transportation Providers.” The aim of this study was to research and summarize the experience of public-use airports with implementing airport clean…

Webcast Recording: Understanding the Effects of Demographic and Socio-Economic Factors on Public Transit Ridership Trends

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Mobility Policy, Outreach, Programs, Transit Safety & Workforce DevelopmentBy Stephanie Lewis 04/12/2018 Leave a comment

April 12, 2018, 12:00PM (ET) Understanding the Effects of Demographic and Socio-Economic Factors on Public Transit Ridership Trends This webinar featured Kurt Lehmann sharing his findings on key demographic factors that influence transit ridership. Kurt will discuss the general trends of U.S. transit ridership and per capita ridership in recent decades and then discuss the…

Webcast Recording: Trends in Travel Behavior and Transit Ridership

Digital Content, Mobility Policy, Outreach, ProgramsBy Stephanie Lewis 03/29/2018 Leave a comment

March 29, 2018, 12:00PM (ET) Trends in Travel Behavior and Transit Ridership This webinar featured Dr. Steve Polzin sharing new information on travel trends with emphasis on transit ridership. Travel trends through calendar year 2017 will be presented and interpretation and observations on causal factors and future implications will be shared. Economic, demographic and technological…

5th Annual UTC Conference for the Southeastern Region

Outreach, ProgramsBy CUTR Webmaster 11/27/2017 Leave a comment

USF/CUTR faculty and students were active participants in the 5th Annual UTC Conference for the Southeastern Region, held at the University of Florida on November 16-17, 2017. USF/CUTR had a total of 14 presentations and 5 posters. Faculty presenting/moderating included: Sara Hendricks, Sean Barbeau, Nikhil Menon, Xiaopeng Li, Robert Bertini, Yu Zhang, Mouyid Islam, Tingting…

“The Built Environment: AI Technologies, Engineers and the Common Good” – Transportation Research Seminar presented by Dr. Debbie Niemeier

Events, OutreachBy CUTR Webmaster 11/14/2017 Leave a comment

Join us on Facebook Live on Friday, November 17 at 11:00 am EST for a transportation seminar on “The Built Environment: AI Technologies, Engineers and the Common Good” presented by Dr. Debbie Niemeier, a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Professor of Education at UC Davis

CUTR Webcast Recording: Positively Improving Your Online Reputation & Rating

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, Programs, Transit Safety & Workforce DevelopmentBy Stephanie Lewis 11/09/2017 Leave a comment

November 9, 2017, 12:00PM (ET) Positively Improving Your Online Reputation & Rating In this age of smart phones and social media, maintaining a strong (positive) online presence can feel like an uphill battle. One negative Google review or Facebook rating can impact your brand, affecting your ability to grow ridership and communicate your value to…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Utilizing TBEST for Comprehensive Transit Planning (Part 2)

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Mobility Policy, Outreach, Programs, Transit Safety & Workforce DevelopmentBy Stephanie Lewis 10/26/2017 Leave a comment

October 26, 2017, 12:00PM (ET) Utilizing TBEST for Comprehensive Transit Planning (Part 2) View Part 1 Recording The Florida Department of Transportation Public Transit Office has developed the Transit Boardings and Simulation Tool (TBEST) transit planning software to support transit agencies in developing data driven processes to support strategic planning, service planning, grant applications, operations…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Bringing Order to Chaos: The Growing Role of Proactive Traffic Management Solutions

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Outreach, TrainingBy Stephanie Lewis 10/24/2017 Leave a comment

October 24, 2017, 12:00PM (ET) Bringing Order to Chaos: The Growing Role of Proactive Traffic Management Solutions Increasingly, proactive traffic management strategies can be deployed on freeways and arterials with the aim of improving safety while reducing congestion and emissions. The toolbox of applications usually includes ramp metering, variable speed limit systems, advanced traffic signal…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Texas Transit Needs Assessment and Performance Dashboard

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, Training, Transit Safety & Workforce DevelopmentBy Stephanie Lewis 10/19/2017 Leave a comment

October 19, 2017, 12:00PM (ET) Texas Transit Needs Assessment and Performance Dashboard Texas Department of Transportation Public Transportation Division (TxDOT-PTN) administers federal and state grants for public transportation in Texas and funds 26 urban and 37 rural transit districts. Sponsored by TxDOT-PTN, the Transit Mobility program at Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) built a performance…

CUTR Webcast Recording: A GIS Methodology for Evaluating Bus Pedestrian Safety

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, Training, Transit Safety & Workforce DevelopmentBy Stephanie Lewis 10/12/2017 Leave a comment

October 12, 2017, 12:00PM (ET) A GIS Methodology for Evaluating Bus Pedestrian Safety This research involved a GIS analysis of pedestrian crashes that occurred within 100 feet of a bus stop in Broward County and Palm Beach County, Florida between 2011 and 2014. In Broward County, there were 357 pedestrian crashes within 100 feet of…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Application of Demographic Analysis to Pedestrian Safety

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, ITS, Traffic Operations & Safety, Outreach, TrainingBy Stephanie Lewis 10/10/2017 Leave a comment

October 10, 2017, 12:00PM (ET ) Application of Demographic Analysis to Pedestrian Safety A Governing analysis of pedestrian crashes found that pedestrians are fatally injured at disproportionately higher rates in the nation’s poorer neighborhoods. In metro areas, low-income tracts record pedestrian fatality rates approximately twice those of more affluent neighborhoods. The webcast will present the…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Importance of Efficient Ground Transportation Access to Airports

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Outreach, Training, Transit Safety & Workforce DevelopmentBy Stephanie Lewis 08/31/2017 Leave a comment

August 31, 2017, 12:00PM (ET) Importance of Efficient Ground Transportation Access to Airports This webcast will explore the benefits of ground transportation access that is mutually beneficial to the airport and local community. The webcast will discuss some challenges against and opportunities for enhanced intergovernmental coordination to support this outcome. The webcast will also cover…

CUTR Webcast Recording: TCRP Synthesis 126: Successful Practices and Training Initiatives to Reduce Bus Accidents and Incidents at Transit Agencies

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, Training, Transit Safety & Workforce DevelopmentBy Stephanie Lewis 08/17/2017 Leave a comment

August 17, 2017, 12:00PM (ET) TCRP Synthesis 126: Successful Practices and Training Initiatives to Reduce Bus Accidents and Incidents at Transit Agencies TCRP Synthesis 126: Successful Practices and Training Initiatives to Reduce Bus Accidents and Incidents at Transit Agencies documents current practices and training initiatives, including bus operator training and retraining programs that have been…

CUTR and TTCI Partnership

Outreach, Programs, Transit Safety & Workforce DevelopmentBy Stephanie Lewis 07/27/2017 Leave a comment

On June 27, 2017, members of CUTR’s leadership met with the leaders of the Transportation Technology Center, Inc. at TTCI facilities in Pueblo, Colorado and discussed ways in which the two organizations can partner and expand our collective capabilities.

Save the Date: 2017 CUTR Transportation Achievement Awards

Events, OutreachBy CUTR Webmaster 06/27/2017 Leave a comment

For more information about the 2017 CUTR Transportation Achievement Awards, visit the event website.

CUTR Webcast Recording: Benefits of Open-source Software to Transit Agencies

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, National Center for Transit Research, Outreach, TrainingBy Stephanie Lewis 05/25/2017 Leave a comment

May 25, 2017, 12:00PM (ET) Benefits of Open-source Software to Transit Agencies Technology is rapidly changing the transit industry in many ways. Riders now expect state-of-the-art transit information tools in their pockets including journey planners and real-time information. Fortunately, the world of open source transit applications is making it easier for transit agencies to deploy…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Safety Effects of Street Illuminance on Urban Roadways

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, ITS, Traffic Operations & Safety, Outreach, Programs, TrainingBy Stephanie Lewis 04/13/2017 Leave a comment

April 13, 2017, 12:00PM (ET) Safety Effects of Street Illuminance on Urban Roadways Nighttime crashes are over-represented on the highway system in the United States. Street lighting is an effective countermeasure to improve nighttime safety. To monitor street lighting-level data (illuminance) on a big-scale roadway network precisely and efficiently, CUTR developed the Advanced Lighting Measurement…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Public Transit Ridership and Productivity Trends: What We Do and Don’t Know

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Mobility Policy, Outreach, Programs, TrainingBy Stephanie Lewis 03/30/2017 Leave a comment

March 30, 2017, 12:00PM (ET) Public Transit Ridership and Productivity Trends: What We Do and Don’t Know This webinar will share information on national public transit trends in ridership and productivity and discuss causes and implications of current trends. Download handout Presenter: Steve Polzin, Ph.D., Program Director of Mobility Policy Research, Center for Urban Transportation…

Fourth Annual Bike with the Mayor

OutreachBy CUTR Webmaster 03/18/2017 Leave a comment

CUTRites in Attendance were Director Robert Bertini, Julie Bond, Dori Creek, Lucy Gonzalez, Jason Jackman, Erica Nelson, Stephanie Lewis, Brentin Mosher and Erin Scheffels. Thanks to the fabulous CUTR team and all who participated in the Fourth Annual Bike with the Mayor Event at the City of Temple Terrace! For more information about the event,…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Best Practices: Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Record-keeping

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, Programs, Training, Transit Safety & Workforce DevelopmentBy Stephanie Lewis 03/16/2017 Leave a comment

March 16, 2017, 12:00PM (ET) Best Practices: Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Record-keeping Geared toward FTA regulated employers, this webcast will describe best practices for drug and alcohol testing record maintenance and retention. Presenter will identify the documents that are required to be maintained in accordance with FTA and USDOT rule, discuss restrictions regarding release…

CUTR’s National Transit Safety Standards Working Group have kick-off meeting in Tampa

Events, Outreach, Programs, Transit Safety & Workforce DevelopmentBy Stephanie Lewis 02/20/2017 Leave a comment

The Transit Safety Standards Working Group has been formed to provide input and inform CUTR’s FTA research team in the identification of recommended transit safety standards for FTA’s consideration. On February 15-16, 2017, CUTR’s National Transit Safety Standards Working Group had its kick-off meeting. The Working Group has been formed to provide input to and…

CUTR Webcast Recording: A Holistic Approach to Incident Investigation and Analysis

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, Programs, Transit Safety & Workforce DevelopmentBy Stephanie Lewis 02/16/2017 Leave a comment

February 16, 2017, 12:00PM (ET) A Holistic Approach to Incident Investigation and Analysis In transit, how often do we have accidents at dangerous locations and charge the operator without ever looking deeper into the root cause or developing a process to prevent future incidents of the same kind and at the same location? The definition…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Opening the Door to Multimodal Applications: Creation, Maintenance and Application of GTFS Data

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Outreach, Programs, Transportation OptionsBy Stephanie Lewis 02/02/2017 Leave a comment

February 2, 2017, 12:00PM (ET) Opening the Door to Multimodal Applications: Creation, Maintenance and Application of GTFS Data The General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) describes fixed-route public transportation service to facilitate integration of transit information into various applications. This webcast will provide an overview of the opportunities to use GTFS for many different types of…

CUTR Webcast Recording: A Pre-certified Method to Estimate Total Transit Usage from Incomplete APC Data for NTD Reporting

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Events, Mobility Policy, Outreach, ProgramsBy Stephanie Lewis 12/21/2016 Leave a comment

January 19, 2017, 12:00PM (ET) Pre-certified Method to Estimate Total Transit Usage from Incomplete APC Data for NTD Reporting This webcast will highlight two guidebooks (one for bus modes and one for rail modes) to a statistical method for transit agencies to estimate total transit usage for reporting to the National Transit Database (NTD) with…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Dealing with Difficult Customer Situations in Public Transit

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, National Center for Transit Research, Outreach, Transportation WebcastsBy Stephanie Lewis 12/08/2016 Leave a comment

December 8, 2016, 12:00PM (ET) Dealing with Difficult Customer Situations in Public Transit Public transportation agencies have always had challenges when dealing with difficult customer situations. The vast and overwhelming majority of passengers utilize the transit system for normal reasons of satisfying mobility needs to get to and from destinations that are important to them. …

CUTR Webcast Recording: A Guidance in Logistics Investments through Logistics Activity Center (LAC) Site Location Criteria Development

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, ITS, Traffic Operations & Safety, Outreach, Transportation WebcastsBy Stephanie Lewis 11/10/2016 Leave a comment

November 10, 2016, 12:00PM (ET) A Guidance in Logistics Investments through Logistics Activity Center (LAC) Site Location Criteria Development Freight mobility is a critical factor in fulfilling the growing high demand for goods, commodities, and services in the United States. Hence, efficient freight movement affects a geographic area’s (state, region, country) economy and overall quality…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Exploring Transit’s Contribution to Livability in Rural Communities

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, National Center for Transit Research, Outreach, Transportation WebcastsBy Stephanie Lewis 10/27/2016 Leave a comment

October 27, 2016, 12:00PM (ET) Exploring Transit’s Contribution to Livability in Rural Communities Presenters will discuss an ongoing research study for the U.S. Department of Transportation about rural community livability and the role of public transportation, titled Exploring Transit’s Contribution to Livability in Rural Communities. The definition of livability varies from community to community across…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Extent of Pedestrian and Bicyclist Attitudes and Behaviors Directly After a Complete Streets Project in Florida

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Outreach, Transportation Options, Transportation WebcastsBy Stephanie Lewis 10/13/2016 Leave a comment

October 13, 2016, 12:00PM (ET) Extent of Pedestrian and Bicyclist Attitudes and Behaviors Directly After a Complete Streets Project in Florida The Tampa Bay area is ranked nationally as one of the least walkable metro areas in the United States, and the Fletcher Avenue corridor was identified as having one of the highest pedestrian and…

CUTR Webcast Recording: University of South Florida’s Bulls Walk and Bike Week

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, ITS, Traffic Operations & Safety, Outreach, Transportation WebcastsBy Stephanie Lewis 09/29/2016 Leave a comment

September 29, 2016, 12:00PM (ET) University of South Florida’s Bulls Walk and Bike Week The University of South Florida’s (USF) Bulls Walk and Bike Week (BWBW) is an annual celebration that takes place on the campus of USF in Tampa, Florida. The focus of the event is to educate students, faculty and staff on the…

CUTR Webcast Recording: A Framework for Mobile Payment Pilot Implementation

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Outreach, Transportation Options, Transportation WebcastsBy Stephanie Lewis 09/15/2016 Leave a comment

September 15, 2016, 12:00PM (ET) A Framework for Mobile Payment Pilot Implementation This presentation will discuss a framework that will help transit agencies look at the different issues associated with deploying mobile fare payments. An industry scan of mobile fare technology will be presented with features of the different apps highlighted. Lessons learned from case…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Idle Reduction Practices in Public Transit

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Outreach, Transportation Program Evaluation & Economic Analysis, Transportation WebcastsBy Stephanie Lewis 08/04/2016 Leave a comment

August 4, 2016, 12:00PM (ET) Idle Reduction Practices in Public Transit In an effort to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions many transit agencies in the U.S. have adopted alternative fuel vehicles or implemented idle reduction technologies and policies. Unlike alternative fuel technologies that often require significant up-front investment in vehicles and infrastructure, the…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Closing the Loop – Improving Transit Through Crowdsourced Information

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, National Center for Transit Research, Outreach, Transportation Options, Transportation WebcastsBy Stephanie Lewis 07/07/2016 Leave a comment

July 7, 2016, 12:00PM (ET) Closing the Loop – Improving Transit Through Crowd-sourced Information Offering real-time arrival information to riders via mobile applications has been shown to improve the rider’s perception of transit, and even increase ridership. This direct connection to riders also offers the agency an opportunity to collect feedback on how transit service…

Upcoming CUTR Webcast: A Framework for Mobile Payment Pilot Implementation

Digital Content, Outreach, Transportation Options, Transportation WebcastsBy Stephanie Lewis 06/20/2016 Leave a comment

September 1, 2016, 12:00PM (ET) A Framework for Mobile Payment Pilot Implementation This presentation will discuss a framework that will help transit agencies look at the different issues associated with deploying mobile fare payments. An industry scan of mobile fare technology will be presented with features of the different apps highlighted. Lessons learned from case…

USF Bicycle Action Committee

Outreach, Programs, Transportation OptionsBy Christine Epps 03/29/2016 Leave a comment

The University of South Florida’s Bicycle Action Committee (BAC) was formed to bring together students, faculty, staff and others working to make bicycling fun, safe and enjoyable. The BAC addresses topics related to bicycle education, engineering, encouragement and enforcement on the Tampa campus. Currently, the committee is working to submit an application for USF’s first…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Surprising Drug Trends in 2016

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Outreach, Transit Safety & Workforce Development, Transportation WebcastsBy Stephanie Lewis 01/21/2016 Leave a comment

January 21, 2016 12:00PM (ET) Surprising Drug Trends in 2016 Becoming informed is the first step in keeping your workplace safe and free from the risks that substance abusers pose. This webinar session will educate participants in the surprising recent drug trends and the paraphernalia associated with today’s drug use. Please be advised that graphic…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Integrated Modeling of High Performance Passenger and Freight Train Operation Planning on Shared Use Rail Corridors: A Focus on the U.S. Context

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, National Center for Transit Research, Outreach, Transportation WebcastsBy Stephanie Lewis 10/29/2015 Leave a comment

October 29, 2015 12:00PM (ET) Integrated Modeling of High Performance Passenger and Freight Train Operation Planning on Shared Use Rail Corridors: A Focus on the U.S. Context Passenger rail has been resurging in the United States over the past decade. Amtrak, the primary intercity rail carrier, has experienced near continuous ridership growth from 20.9 million…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Incentivizing Off-Peak Delivery of Freight

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, National Center for Transit Research, Outreach, Transportation WebcastsBy Stephanie Lewis 10/15/2015 Leave a comment

October 15, 2015 12:00PM (ET) Incentivizing Off-Peak Delivery of Freight Chicago consistently ranks among the most congested metropolitan areas in the country, and the impact of all that slow-moving traffic is a steady drain on the region’s economy. An estimated 67% of the region’s total freight volume is moved by truck, a factor that contributes…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Impacts of Transportation Network Company (TNC) and Autonomous Vehicles

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Mobility Policy, Outreach, Transportation WebcastsBy Stephanie Lewis 10/01/2015 Leave a comment

October 1, 2015 12:00PM (ET) Impacts of Transportation Network Company (TNC) and Autonomous Vehicles This webinar will present perspectives on the impacts that emerging technologies will have on travel behavior and the transportation system going forward. Specifically, the impacts of technology enabled improvements in mobility such as those utilized by transportation network companies (Uber, Lyft,…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Innovating the Paratransit System – Lessons Learned from Florida Case Examples

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Outreach, Transportation Options, Transportation WebcastsBy Stephanie Lewis 09/03/2015 Leave a comment

September 3, 12:00PM (ET) Innovating the Paratransit System – Lessons Learned from Florida Case Examples A research study investigated the impacts of technology on operational efficiency of Florida Community Transportation Coordinators (CTCs). The challenges facing CTC staff are universal as trips have to be completed with no delays and customers have to be satisfied. Although…

CUTR Webcast Recording: A New Set of Equations to Address Urban Transportation: $ In = $ Out = Tolling for Transit

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, Outreach, Transportation Program Evaluation & Economic Analysis, Transportation WebcastsBy Stephanie Lewis 08/20/2015 Leave a comment

August 20, 2015 12:00PM (ET) A New Set of Equations to Address Urban Transportation: $ In = $ Out = Tolling for Transit Imagine a transit solution that provides relief for traffic congestion and pays for itself! By combining the individual strengths of transit and tolling, Bus Toll Lanes gives travelers a real choice by…

CUTR Webcast Recording: Do as I say, not as I do: Observed compliance vs. stated understanding of pedestrian crossing laws in Florida

CUTR Transportation Webcast, Digital Content, ITS, Traffic Operations & Safety, Outreach, Transportation WebcastsBy Stephanie Lewis 07/09/2015 Leave a comment

July 9, 2015 12:00PM (ET) Do as I say, not as I do: Observed compliance vs. stated understanding of pedestrian crossing laws in Florida The webinar will present part of the work conducted for the evaluation of the pedestrian safety focused initiative launched by FDOT in 2011. The evaluation includes the method and data collected…

Florida TDM Clearinghouse

CUTR Research Reports and Publications, Outreach, Transportation OptionsBy CUTR Webmaster 01/28/2015 Leave a comment

The Florida Statewide Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Clearinghouse provides technical assistance in support of Florida’s commuter assistance program to achieve Florida’s 2060 vision and goals as identified in the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) 2060 Florida Transportation Plan. According to the Federal Highway Administration, TDM is “any action or set of actions intended to influence…

USF in 35 sessions at the Transportation Research Board 94th Annual Meeting

Faculty, ITS, Traffic Operations & Safety, National Bus Rapid Transit Institute, National Center for Transit Research, Outreach, Programs, TP3, Transit Safety & Workforce Development, Transportation OptionsBy CUTR Webmaster 01/01/2015 Leave a comment

The Center for Urban Transportation Research and others from University of South Florida’s College of Engineering will be presenting or moderating 35 paper/poster sessions/committee meetings at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) 94th Annual Meeting in Washington, DC beginning on Sunday, January 11, 2015. Below is the list of workshops, lectern/poster sessions, and committee meetings where we…

2013 Bike to School Day

Outreach, Transportation OptionsBy CUTR Webmaster 05/24/2013 Leave a comment

The Safe Routes to School program at CUTR recently organized a Bike to School Day with Hunter’s Green Elementary in New Tampa. Principal Dave McMeen (pictured) led a bicycle train parade to school. Many families opted to use the bicycle lanes. Students received bicycle lights, locks, and helmet fitting information. Participating parents received bicycle pins…

National Bus Rapid Transit Institute (NBRTI)

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The Mission of the National BRT Institute is to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and innovation for increasing speed, efficiency, and reliability of high-capacity bus service through the implementation of BRT systems in the United States.

Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council (MPOAC)

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The Florida Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Council is a statewide transportation planning and policy organization that exists to augment the role of individual MPOs in the cooperative transportation planning process.

FDOT Substance Abuse Management Resource Site

Outreach, Transit Safety & Workforce DevelopmentBy CUTR Webmaster 08/10/2011 Leave a comment

The goal of this site is to provide Florida’s transit systems with an easily accessible reference point for drug and alcohol testing program information that is both current and reliable.

Florida Transit Research Inspection Procurement Services (TRIPS)

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Provides transit agencies with the means of procuring quality vehicles at the lowest possible price.

Florida Transit Operator Training Program

Outreach, Transit Safety & Workforce DevelopmentBy CUTR Webmaster 08/10/2011 Leave a comment

Provides standardized curriculum training to Florida’s public transit operator trainers.

Florida Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP)

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Provides technical assistance, training and technology exchange to rural and small urban areas.

Tampa BayCycle

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Tampa BayCycle is your resource for bicycling all year long. Tampa BayCycle offers education and activities throughout Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

The Exchange: Florida Transit Marketing Network (FTMN)

Outreach, Transit Safety & Workforce DevelopmentBy CUTR Webmaster 08/10/2011 Leave a comment

The Florida Transit Marketing Network (FTMN) was established as a vehicle to communicate, educate, and network with Florida’s public transit industry to create more market-driven organizations, promote Florida at the national level, develop a unified voice, enable efficiencies and facilitate change.

Plan for Transit: The Florida Transit Planning Network (FPTN)

Outreach, Transit Safety & Workforce DevelopmentBy CUTR Webmaster 08/10/2011 Leave a comment

FPTN promotes networking and information sharing among transit planners in Florida, and provides a forum to discuss issues and solutions, facilitate knowledge exchange, and promote professional development.

Commuter Services

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Provides technical assistance and training to Florida’s commuter assistance programs.

Transit GIS Clearinghouse

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Safe Routes to School Tampa Bay

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Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs are sustained efforts by parents, schools, community leaders and local, state, and federal governments to improve the health and well-being of children by enabling and encouraging them to walk and bicycle to school.