The University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM) presented three papers at the 2023 Transportation Research Board meeting in January. TRBAM-23-03246 Poster Session: Freeway Operation 2023 Paper: Protocol to Integrate the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Freeway Traffic Monitoring Authors: Luz Gabriela Rivera Pérez, Dr. Ivette Cruzado, Dr. Alberto Figueroa-Medina, Dr. David González-Barreto, Bryan Ruiz-Hernández, and Dr. Didier Valdés;…
Keke Long presenting (University of Wisconsin) presenting at TRB 2023 The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) launched a pilot program for self-driving shuttles in Dunedin, Florida, from April 28, 2022, to June 12, 2022. The shuttles were electric and fare-free and the first autonomous vehicle fleet launched by a transit agency in the state…
In December 2022, the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM) participated in outreach projects for both high school and UPRM students, which have generated significant interest among students. This event exposed high school students to university-level coursework and research opportunities while providing college students with opportunities to serve as mentors and role models. The…
The Tampa Bay Citizens’ Academy on Transportation (TB-CAT) wrapped up its second year at the beginning of December 2022. The students completed eight weeks of learning and presentations. TB-CAT would like to thank Brandie Miklus with the City of Tampa for being an instrumental part of the TB-CAT program! Happy holidays from TB-CAT!
Highlights • Vehicle trip rates grow over time. • TDM measures may decelerate the vehicle trip growth but cannot reverse the trend. • Distributing transit passes to employees is a preferred strategy. • Collective bargaining builds agreements and helps promote trip reduction. • Carpooling-related and guaranteed ride home measures should be applied with caution. Abstract…
Participate in transportation research at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) – the largest university-based transportation research institute in the country. Each student will be paired with a research mentor and will work on an ongoing research project under one of TTI’s University Transportation Centers: CARTEEH or NICR. APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2023 REQUIREMENTS…
CUTR Senior Research Associate Keke Long, Ph.D., and Qianwen Li, Ph.D., conducted research relating to a recent pilot program in which an autonomous vehicle was deployed in St. Petersburg, Florida. The researchers gained valuable feedback for the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA). The group of researchers plan to develop a paper from their findings. View…
