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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
The University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM) hosted an outreach initiative called “Transportation Student Leadership.” URPM students created presentations on their NICR research projects to promote STEM careers for high school students. The students discussed their research, their relationship to transportation, and their college experience with two schools. A few students selected their previous…
Freeway Incident Detection and Management Using Unmanned Aircraft Systems Virtual Summit Thursday, December 9, 2021 9 AM AST – 12 PM AST This summit will present new technologies and innovations applicable to congestion mitigation and to assist towards 2030 Vision for the Transportation System in Puerto Rico and Tackle Freeway Congestion. Innovations…
In early September 2019, NICR’s Benjamín Colucci-Ríos, Ph.D., PE, F.ASCE was selected as the 2021 Region 5 Wall of Fame Award recipient. Due to his dedication to the profession throughout his career, Dr. Colucci-Ríos will be honored at an upcoming American Society of Civil Engineers meeting. Congratulations!
