Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC

Southeastern Transportation Research, Innovation, Development and

Education Center

STRIDERegional Transportation Center

 Region 4

Director: Dr. Lily Elefteriadou,University of Florida

TRANSPO, Bonita Springs, FLOctober 30, 2012

Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC

STRIDE Partners

Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC

Theme and Objectives

• Focus research activities in the areas of safety, livable communities and economic competitiveness

• Expand the workforce of transportation professionals

• Collaborate closely with State Departments of Transportation and U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) representatives as well as private agencies and professional organizations

Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC

Vision for STRIDE Activities

Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC

STRIDE Management

Georgia TechDr. Mike Hunter

Mississippi State

University Dr. Burak Eksioglu

North Carolina State

University Dr. Downey

Brill

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Dr. Virginia Sisiopiku

Florida International University

Dr. Mohammed Hadi

Auburn University Dr. Al Giffin

University of Florida Dr. Ruth Steiner

The University of North Carolina Dr. Daniel Rodriguez

Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC

Overview of Project Topics

• Research: Congestion pricing, advanced traffic management, sidewalk quality, carbon regulatory mechanisms on supply chain management, emissions modeling for traffic applications, costs of school transportation

• Education: Public transportation, safety, sustainability, traffic simulation, ped/bike transportation, sustainable pavements

• Workforce Development: Engineering for girls

Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC

Student Involvement

• Very active ITE and WTS student chapters• Summer internships for undergraduate

students• Graduate research assistantships within

research projects • TRB/Transpo/ITS America papers and

presentations

Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC

Workforce Development Activities

• Family Engineering Night• Transportation Career Day• LEGO Robot Vehicle Lesson Plans for

Secondary Education• Engineering Fair at UF• Summer camps on transportation

Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC

Get involved!Participate in our Regional UTC conference in Orlando, April 4 and 5, 2013 (Rosen Plaza Hotel)

– Four UTCs are collaborating to organize the conference: UF, USF, GaTech, MSU

– Opportunity for agencies to gather and help set the agenda for regional research, education, workforce development and tech transfer initiatives

We are exploring other opportunities for partnerships and we would be happy to discuss any ideas or suggestions you may have!

Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC

For additional information:

www.stride.ce.ufl.edu

Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC

Questions and Comments

Thank You!