The National Institute for Congestion Reduction at the University of South Florida’s Center for Urban Transportation Research has named Yu Zhang, Ph.D., as its new director. Dr. Zhang joins NICR with 18 years of experience in transportation research and project development. “I am excited and grateful for this opportunity to lead the consortium comprised of some of…
Influenced by NICR research, two new articles were recently published by researchers at the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez. “Travel patterns and spatial access in a dockless e-scooter service in Puerto Rico” is now available. UPRM researchers: Daniel Rodriguez-Romana, Andrés G.Camacho Bonet, Gabriela Yáñez Gonzáleza, Fernando A. Acosta Pérez, Carlos A. del Valle González, Benjamín…
NICR Director and Susan A. Bracken Faculty Fellow Xiaopeng Li, Ph.D., and four graduate students (Zhaohui Liang, Peng Zhang, Ke Ma, and Keke Long) attended the 7th Annual UTC Conference, March 24–25, 2022, in Boca Raton, FL. Dr. Li introduced the NICR program during the session “Introduction of Sponsoring Transportation Centers” and demonstrated the USF…
On April 11, 2022, UPRM hosted the public launch of the OneBusAway application for the rural bus system. The event was held at the Yagüez Theater with the participation of Eng. Jorge Ramos, acting Mayor of the Municipality of Mayaguez and Eileen Vélez, Secretary of Transportation and Public Works of Puerto Rico. Dr. Didier Valdés,…
CHICAGO – Kristine Williams of the University of South Florida (USF) has achieved the planning profession’s highest honor by being named to the prestigious American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) College of Fellows for her outstanding achievements in urban planning. Fellowship is granted to planners who have achieved certification through the American Planning Association’s professional institute,…
Real-time transit information has many benefits to transit riders and agencies, including shorter perceived and actual wait times, a lower learning curve for new riders, an increased feeling of safety, and increased ridership. While many agencies are sharing real-time arrival predictions and vehicle positions with apps like Google Maps, Apple Maps, and the Transit App,…
On November 19, NICR invited submissions for the 2022 Request for Proposals. For Year 3, NICR is soliciting proposals for planned and continuing research and new congestion reduction research ideas, new short-duration projects, and education/workforce development projects that support USDOT research priorities and the NICR mission and strategic plan. RFP Framework For Year 3, NICR…
NICR students participated in the Tampa Bay Transportation Supersession on September 23, 2021, organized by the Greater Tampa Section ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers). The students assisted with setup for the session, networked with agencies, and listened to speakers. The event offered students the opportunity to expand their networks and speak with transportation leaders.
NICR students attended the 24th Annual IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems – ITSC2021 from September 19 to September 22, 2021, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The students presented their research, listened to speakers, and discussed state-of-the-art intelligent transportation systems. The students also participated in a workshop led by NICR Director Xiaopeng Li, Ph.D., “Global Advances…
