/news/Recent posts from ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵNewsen-usFri, 18 Oct 2024 10:31:53 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2023/usf-researchers-to-play-key-role-in-making-tampa-roads-safer.aspxThrough a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, USF's Center for Urban Transportation Research will collaborate with the city of Tampa to implement essential speed mitigation measures along select roadways in underserved Tampa communities.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵresearchers to play key role in making Tampa roads saferThrough a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, USF's Center for Urban Transportation Research will collaborate with the city of Tampa to implement essential speed mitigation measures along select roadways in underserved Tampa communities.Selmon Expressway runs through downtown Tampa/news/2023/usf-researchers-to-play-key-role-in-making-tampa-roads-safer.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,Kevin Watler,MyUSF,Tampa/news/2023/usf-receives-17-m-federal-grant-to-help-boost-railroad-workforce.aspxDesigned to address the stability and growth of the railroad workforce, the federally-funded project will be led by USF’s Center for Urban Transportation Research and its partners from the Center for Surface Transportation Testing and Academic Research, a consortium of universities and academic research centers focused on the transportation field.Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵreceives $17M federal grant to help boost railroad workforceDesigned to address the stability and growth of the railroad workforce, the federally-funded project will be led by USF’s Center for Urban Transportation Research and its partners from the Center for Surface Transportation Testing and Academic Research, a consortium of universities and academic research centers focused on the transportation field.Two construction workers stand near railroad tracks/news/2023/usf-receives-17-m-federal-grant-to-help-boost-railroad-workforce.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,MyUSF/news/2023/public-transportation-agency-sees-boost-in-ridership-following-usf-eye-tracking-research.aspxThe interdisciplinary project, funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, created guidelines to help improve the marketing of public transportation.Wed, 04 Jan 2023 08:00:00 Public transportation agency sees boost in ridership following ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵeye-tracking researchThe interdisciplinary project, funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, created guidelines to help improve the marketing of public transportation.Commuter using train and bicycle/news/2023/public-transportation-agency-sees-boost-in-ridership-following-usf-eye-tracking-research.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Center for Marketing and Sales Innovation,Center for Urban Transportation Research,College of Public Health,Muma College of Business,MyUSF/news/2022/us-secretary-of-energy-meets-with-usf-engineers-community-partners.aspxU.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm was joined by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor for a meeting with leaders of the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵCenter for Urban Transportation Research to learn more about efforts of the Tampa Bay Clean Cities Coalition, which is housed at USF.Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 U.S. Secretary of Energy meets with ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵresearchers, community partnersU.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm was joined by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor for a meeting with leaders of the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵCenter for Urban Transportation Research to learn more about efforts of the Tampa Bay Clean Cities Coalition, which is housed at USF.Rep. Kathy Castor, Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Fred Mannering/news/2022/us-secretary-of-energy-meets-with-usf-engineers-community-partners.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,MyUSF/news/2022/usf-invented-software-tool-implemented-around-the-world-to-improve-real-time-transit-data.aspxThe public transportation agencies for the country of France and state of California have started utilizing an open-source software tool created at ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵthat quickly finds errors in a transit agency’s real-time data – providing travelers more accurate information through mobile mapping applications, such as Google and Apple Maps.Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 USF-invented software tool implemented around the world to improve real-time transit dataThe public transportation agencies for the country of France and state of California have started utilizing an open-source software tool created at ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵthat quickly finds errors in a transit agency’s real-time data – providing travelers more accurate information through mobile mapping applications, such as Google and Apple Maps.Paris metro line/news/2022/usf-invented-software-tool-implemented-around-the-world-to-improve-real-time-transit-data.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,MyUSF,Research,Torie Doll/news/2021/swerving-prevention-method-prompts-new-patent-for-usf-engineers.aspxIn the midst of reviewing data for the federally funded Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority Connected Vehicle Pilot, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵresearchers have been awarded a U.S. patent for their algorithm that detects one of the greatest roadway hazards – swerving.Rocky D. BullFri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Swerving prevention method prompts new patent for ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵengineersIn the midst of reviewing data for the federally funded Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority Connected Vehicle Pilot, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵresearchers have been awarded a U.S. patent for their algorithm that detects one of the greatest roadway hazards – swerving.Transponders highlighted on the Selmon Expressway/news/2021/swerving-prevention-method-prompts-new-patent-for-usf-engineers.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,MyUSF/research-innovation/news/2021/cutr-partner-grant.aspxWhat started out with a cold call to ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵfrom a startup company working to bring high-tech driving to rural roads has turned into a partnership that recently secured a $3.5 million Department of Energy grant and created a nationwide network of transportation innovators.External ArticleThu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 The Power of Partnerships: $3.5 million federal grant will advance automated driving innovation in rural AmericaWhat started out with a cold call to ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵfrom a startup company working to bring high-tech driving to rural roads has turned into a partnership that recently secured a $3.5 million Department of Energy grant and created a nationwide network of transportation innovators.A stock photo of a road in a rural area/research-innovation/news/2021/cutr-partner-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research/news/2021/auto-manufacturers-test-connected-vehicle-technology-implemented-in-tampa-bay-evaluated-at-usf.aspxThe ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵCenter for Urban Transportation Research has entered the fourth and final phase of a $22 million project funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation to create and implement connected vehicle technology in downtown Tampa.Rocky D. BullThu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 Auto manufacturers test connected vehicle technology implemented in Tampa Bay, evaluated at USFThe ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵCenter for Urban Transportation Research has entered the fourth and final phase of a $22 million project funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation to create and implement connected vehicle technology in downtown Tampa.Woman behind the wheel of a connected vehicle./news/2021/auto-manufacturers-test-connected-vehicle-technology-implemented-in-tampa-bay-evaluated-at-usf.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,MyUSFhttps://www.cutr.usf.edu/2021/05/sonny-holtzman-selected-as-the-2021-florida-transportation-hall-of-fame-inductee/Sylvan (Sonny) Holtzman, a powerhouse with more than 60 years of service as a lawyer and public servant, has been selected as a Hall of Fame inductee by the Center for Urban Transportation Research.External ArticleThu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 Sonny Holtzman inducted into the 2021 Florida Transportation Hall of FameSylvan (Sonny) Holtzman, a powerhouse with more than 60 years of service as a lawyer and public servant, has been selected as a Hall of Fame inductee by the Center for Urban Transportation Research.Sonny Holtzmanhttps://www.cutr.usf.edu/2021/05/sonny-holtzman-selected-as-the-2021-florida-transportation-hall-of-fame-inductee/Honors and AwardsCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineeringhttps://www.cutr.usf.edu/2021/03/university-of-south-florida-named-a-silver-level-bicycle-friendly-university-by-national-league-of-american-bicyclists/The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ (USF) Tampa campus has been recognized as a Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly University with an award from the League of American Bicyclists, the premier grassroots advocacy organization encouraging better bicycling and protecting the right of people who bike.External ArticleTue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ named a Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly University by National League of American Bicyclists | ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵNewsThe ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ (USF) Tampa campus has been recognized as a Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly University with an award from the League of American Bicyclists, the premier grassroots advocacy organization encouraging better bicycling and protecting the right of people who bike.Campus Recreation students bike along ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵRocky Road.https://www.cutr.usf.edu/2021/03/university-of-south-florida-named-a-silver-level-bicycle-friendly-university-by-national-league-of-american-bicyclists/Campus LifeBicycle Friendly,Center for Urban Transportation Research/news/2021/usf-welcomes-super-bowl-lv-to-tampa.aspxThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers make NFL history, becoming the first team to win the Super Bowl on their home field. Raymond James Stadium is also home to the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Bulls football team, just one of the many connections between ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵand Super Bowl LV.Rocky D. BullWed, 03 Feb 2021 07:00:00 Congratulations to the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay BuccaneersThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers make NFL history, becoming the first team to win the Super Bowl on their home field. Raymond James Stadium is also home to the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Bulls football team, just one of the many connections between ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵand Super Bowl LV.Super Bowl 55/news/2021/usf-welcomes-super-bowl-lv-to-tampa.aspxUniversity NewsBlack Leadership Network,Center for Justice Research & Policy,Center for Urban Transportation Research,Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute,Super Bowl,¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵFootball,¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵHealth/news/2019/amazon-alexa-transit-skill-upgraded-by-usf-engineer.aspxAn engineer with the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵCenter for Urban Transportation Research is working with Amazon to upgrade its voice personalization feature for public transit.Rocky D. BullWed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Amazon Alexa Transit Skill Upgraded by ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵEngineerAn engineer with the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵCenter for Urban Transportation Research is working with Amazon to upgrade its voice personalization feature for public transit.Amazon Alexa/news/2019/amazon-alexa-transit-skill-upgraded-by-usf-engineer.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering/news/2019/usf-awarded-7-5-million-to-establish-new-national-university-transportation-research-initiative.aspxThe U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ will receive a $7.5 million grant to establish a national university transportation center aimed at advancing research and education programs that address the nation’s critical transportation challenges.Rocky D. BullWed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵAwarded $7.5 Million to Establish New National University Transportation Research InitiativeThe U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ will receive a $7.5 million grant to establish a national university transportation center aimed at advancing research and education programs that address the nation’s critical transportation challenges.Cars sitting in highway traffic/news/2019/usf-awarded-7-5-million-to-establish-new-national-university-transportation-research-initiative.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering/news/2019/riding-into-future.aspxAn autonomous shuttle is being tested at the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ campus in a first-of-its-kind research trial run by USF’s Center for Urban Transportation Research.Rocky D. BullTue, 12 Feb 2019 16:00:00 Riding Into the FutureAn autonomous shuttle is being tested at the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ campus in a first-of-its-kind research trial run by USF’s Center for Urban Transportation Research.The COAST Autonomous vehicle travelling through the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵTampa campus/news/2019/riding-into-future.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,Sandra C. Roa