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Southeastern Transportation Research, Innovation, Development and Education Center STRIDE Regional Transportation Center Region 4 Director: Dr. Lily Elefteriadou , University of Florida TRANSPO, Bonita Springs, FL October 30, 2012. STRIDE Partners. Theme and Objectives. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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!