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On March 29, 2023, the Tampa Bay Citizens’ Academy on Transportation (TB-CAT, funded through the National Institute of Congestion Reduction, housed at the Center for Urban Transportation Research) program hosted a successful event at Tampa’s Union Station, highlighting its efforts to engage and educate community members about transportation issues in the City of Tampa. The event,…

April 20, 2023 8:20 AM – 12:00 PM AT   Join the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM) on April 20, 2023, from 8:20 AM – 12:00 PM Atlantic Time for “Congestion Reduction Strategies in Puerto Rico.” This symposium will showcase the main results from many of the NICR projects conducted by UPRM over…

Yu Zhang, Ph.D., NICR director and president of WTS Tampa Bay, was invited by several organizations to discuss research efforts. In late Februrary, Dr. Zhang was invited to talk about Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to Tampa Bay Leaders at Tampa International Airport. Dr. Zhang also invited by WSP to serve as a guest speaker for…

On October 20, 2022, undergraduate student researchers at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM) involved in the carpool-based parking assignment NICR policy project had the opportunity to present their research activities to representatives from L3 Harris Technologies. This presentation provided an excellent platform for the students to showcase their findings and share their…

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…