September Birthdays

Mark Mistretta

Julie Bond

Lizette Charriez

Chanyoung Lee

Cindy Wooten

Craig Bosco

Navid Farahbakhsh

Patrick Buddenbrock

Ed Bart

September Anniversaries

Kristine Williams — 22 yrs

Ken Short — 14yrs

Jay Goodwill — 12 yrs

Diana Byrnes — 11 yrs

Brentin Mosher – 1 yr

September 8, 2014

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

The ITS, Traffic Operations and Safety program at the Center for

Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) actively pursues innova-

tive projects to develop and apply new concepts and technologies

to solve real-world transportation problems. In the past six years,

the program has grown significantly. The program was awarded

total project funding for approximately $3.8M, $4.8M, and $13.6M

in the FY11-12, FY12-13, and FY13-14, respectively. Currently, the

program has six faculty members, four staff members, one postdoc,

and more than 25 graduate and undergraduate student assistants.

ITS specialties include application of ITS technologies to transpor-

tation systems, development of mobile lighting level measurement devices, development

of a bicycle data acquisition system, and research on automated vehicles. Traffic opera-

tions research focuses on advanced traffic signal technologies, traffic signal pre-

preemptions near railroad crossings, freight operations and logistics, freeway manage-

ment and operations, traffic simulation, congestion management, traffic system modeling,

and data collection techniques. Safety research areas include traffic safety, pedestrian and

bicycle safety, motorcycle safety, transit safety, railroad crossing safety, truck safety, inci-

dent management, naturalistic driving

behavior study, pedestrian and bicycling

behavior study, and educational out-

reach. Researchers also specialize in

traffic impact studies, trip internaliza-

tion in multi-use developments, public

opinion surveys and analysis, and the

development of effective paid media

campaigns.

The program currently houses both the

Florida Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Coalition and the Florida Motorcycle Safety Coali-

tion at CUTR. It provides full technical and administrative support to FDOT and coali-

tions to implement specific strategic safety plans to reduce fatalities, injuries, and crashes

of vulnerable road users. By working together, our hard-working faculty, dedicated staff,

and energetic students really make a big difference.

Dr. Pei-Sung Lin

Program Director

ITS, Traffic Operations and

Safety

Alma Mater Days SHOW YOUR ALMA MATER PRIDE: Wear your favorite col-lege t-shirt, sweatshirt, and the like (must display the College’s logo or name) the first Friday of every month. Friendly banter on performance of affiliated sports teams or alumni news is also highly encouraged. If you want to add a banner or anything to your door, that’s great too. Dress code restrictions on sleeveless shirts, shorts or sandals will re-main enforced. Jeans can, of course, be worn (with a remind-er that a contribution ($1) is ap-

preciated).

GO BULLS!!!

Alma Mater Days:

October 3

November 7

December 5

AEGIS Timesheets Pay period 8/29/14 to 9/11/14

AEGIS submission date is Tues-

day, September 9 at 10 am.

Pay period 9/12/14 to 9/25/14

AEGIS submission date is Tues-

day, September 23 at 10am.

WELCOME NEW CUTR EMPLOYEE

GOOD LUCK

Singeh Saliki, Graduate Research Assistant for the Planning and Corridor Manage-

ment program, recently graduated from USF with her Master of Urban and Regional

Planning degree .

Congratulations, Singeh!

CONGRATULATIONS

Please welcome Abhishikth Martin Pasupuleti !

Martin is currently studying to attain his M.S. in Civil Engi-

neering. He originally is from India and moved to Tampa in

2013.

He has completed his B.S. in Civil Engineering at Pydah College

of Engineering and Technology in India in 2013. He will be

working on the Bulls Walk and Bike Week.

Welcome Martin!

Data Collection and Educational Outreach Students

ITS, Traffic Operations and Safety

Ela Bialkowski-Jelinski, GIS Graduate

Research Assistant and her husband, Greg and

son, Mateusz welcome their son, Antoni

born on July 29, 2014, at 6:54 pm, weighing in

at 6 lbs., 8 oz, 19 inches.

All are doing fine.

Congratulations!

Sept 18 What to Expect When you are Expecting a Bypass, Presenter: Karen Seggerman, AICP, CUTR Senior

Research Associate

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Association for Commuter Transportation awarded CUTR two recognition awards:

1. The President’s Award — Partner of the Year

2. Chanyoung Lee, Phil Winters, Debbie Schultz and Joan Pino for “Excellence in

Scholarship” for the NCTR project: “Improving Cost Effectiveness of Financial

Incentives in Managing TDM”

The TDM group have begun planning with the Florida Prevention Research Center with

USF College of Health for their 2nd Social Marketing in Transportation certificate. The Excellence in Scholarship award

acknowledges an ACT member for recent scholarly work in transportation demand management, one of its sub-

disciplines, or in a related field when the research demonstrates applicability to TDM goals. The research should have

been conducted and submitted for publication, first published, or submitted for academic credit.

The TDM team also assisted the Center for Social Marketing in the College of Health in pulling together a session for the

23rd Annual Social Marketing Conference held in June 20-21 in Clearwater.

Sara Hendricks and Sean Barbeau continue to support the student led projects related to smart parking and multimodal

apps for USF students.

CUTR WEBCASTS AT 12:00 PM

Sept 9 US DOT Webinar, The Future of Freight, 11:00 am—12:30, Boardroom

Sept 9 US DOT Webinar, Moving America Forward , 2:00—3:30, Boardroom

Sept 10 US DOT Webinar, Shaping America’s Aviation Future, 2:30—3:30, Boardroom

Sept 17 CUTR Staff Meeting, 2:00 pm, CUT100

GRADUATE TRANSPORTATION SEMINARS—FRIDAYS, 11:00 AM, CUT202

Sept 12 Kristine Williams, CUTR Program Director, Planning and Corridor Management Pgrogram, will be

presenting “Roadway Access Management and It’s Importance to the Transportation System of

Developed and Developing Nations.”

Sept 19 Dr. Pei-Sung Lin, CUTR Program Director, ITS, Traffic Operations & Safety Program, will be present-

ing “Highlights of ITS, Traffic Operations and Safety Program at CUTR.”

Sept 26 Presenter: Evangelos Kaisar —TBA

October 3 Rui Guo, CUTR Graduate Research Assistant, will be presenting “Operational Impact of Electrified

Taxiing on Block Time and Relevant Airline Cost.”

NOTEWORTHY ACCOLADES

The 2014 Transportation Achievement Awards Event will be held on Wednes-

day, October 22nd honoring Jim Sebesta, Florida Transportation

Commissioner and former State Senator. This year’s guest speaker is

Ananth Prasad, P.E., Secretary of FDOT. State Senator Jack Latvala will pre-

sent him with the CUTR Transportation Achievement award. This award is

presented annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to

the transportation field. Paul Steinman, P.E., District 7 Secretary and Noranne

Downs P.E., District 5 Secretary of FDOT will be in attendance. The Awards

Event is from 5:30pm-9:00pm at the Embassy Suites, USF.

Senator Sebesta served in the Florida Senate from 1998–2006, representing District 16 (Pinellas and Hills-

borough counties). During his tenure, he focused on transportation issues, serving as Senate Majority Whip and

as Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee. He also served as vice chairman of

the Energy and Transportation Committee set up by the National Conference of State Legislatures.

He has been recognized by numerous organizations for his commitment to the Florida community, including

the Tampa Bay Partnership, Chair’s Cup for Excellence in Regionalism; the Florida Bankers Association, Out-

standing Leadership and Commitment to the State of Florida Award; AAA, Legislator of the Year; Florida Auto-

mobile Dealers Association, Legislator of the Year; and the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce Chair-

man’s Award.

Invitations will be sent out with more details on registering for this event.

TRANSPORTATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS EVENT

GEORGIA BROSCH MEMORIAL TRANSPORTATION SCHOLARSHIP

Training Florida’s brightest students for careers in transportation is vital to enhancing the quality of life for our

state and the nation. To assist in that training, and to help attract the best and brightest to careers in transpor-

tation, CUTR established the Georgia Brosch Memorial Transportation Scholarship, named in memory of the

infant daughter of former CUTR Director Gary and Barbara Brosch.

Eligibility Requirements

The Georgia Brosch Memorial Transportation Scholarship competition is open to any current USF student

with the intention to pursue a career in transportation, as evidenced by substantial coursework in transpor-

tation.

Students must have completed at least one semester at USF.

No student may be awarded the scholarship more than once.

2014 Application Process

Applicants should submit a complete application package to the CUTR reception desk no later than 5:00 pm on

Thursday, September 25th. E-mailed applications cannot be accepted. Application can be found on the CUTR

website: http://www.cutr.usf.edu/workforce/students/brosch-scholarship/

For further information, contact Steve Polzin at CUTR, 813-974-3120, polzin@cutr.usf.edu

Mark your calendar! In October, CUTR will once again be participating in Lee National Denim

Day. Just as we did last year, by donating only $5.00, you may wear jeans to work on Monday,

Tuesday and Wednesday, September 29 – October 1, 2014. Our collective donations will

go towards the fight against breast cancer. To keep the momentum going for the week, please con-

tinue to participate in the CUTR Jeans Fund on Thursday and Friday, October 2-3, 2014,

with your normal contribution of $1.00. For your donation, you will receive a pink ribbon

pin.

If you are not familiar with Lee National Denim Day, the concept is simple. A group of people

working at Lee Jeans realized how every one of them knew someone who was touched in one way

or another by breast cancer; whether it was a sister, mom, aunt, friend, co-worker, etc. That led to

the inception of Lee National Denim Day in 1996. After Lee Jeans realized the impact breast can-

cer had on its employees, the company went straight to its consumers and asked what cause was most important to them.

Many worthy causes were discussed, but breast cancer consistently rose to the top. Lee Jeans is very aware of the devas-

tating impact breast cancer has on the women and men diagnosed, as well as their families and friends, and wanted to

find a way to support them. This year, an estimated 232,670 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. To date,

they have raised over $91 million for the cause. Net proceeds from your donation will help the American Cancer

Society support lifesaving screenings in communities nationwide, hope and care to those traveling away from home for

cancer treatment, and investments in groundbreaking cancer research.

If you would like to participate, you may donate via cash, check (made payable to Lee National Denim Day), or through the online team page at: http://www.denimday.com/Team/TeamPageByTeamName?teamName=cutr

The online team page is the quickest and easiest way to donate, and provides you with an immediate printable receipt;

but cash and checks are fine as well (receipts will also be provided). LaToyia Fipps has graciously agreed once

again to collect all cash and check donations, give you your pink ribbon pin (arriving soon), and be

responsible for sending our collective cash contribution to Lee. Thanks LaToyia!

NATIONAL DENIM DAY

NEW AWARDS/CONTRACTS

Project Tampa Bay Clean Cities Coalition Coordination- PGI

Sponsor Environmental Protection Commission

PI(s) Reich/Kolpakov

Value $22,900

Project 2014-2015 Fl Transit Handbook NTD Assistance

Sponsor Fla Dept of Transportation

PI(s) Perk

Value $133,668

Project New North Transportation Alliance 2014 County Funding

Sponsor Hillsborough County

PI(s) Hendricks/Bond

Value $12,500

PROPOSALS SUBMITTED/UNDERWAY

Project: Real-Time Passenger Information System

Sponsor: Orange County Transportation Authority

PI(s:) Barbeau

Value: 135,934

Project: On-going Evaluation of Alternatively Fueled Buses

Sponsor: Fla. Dept. of Transportation

PI(s): Reich/Kolpakov

Value: 180,000

Project: Strategies to Prevent, Reduce and Mitigate Bus Collisions

Sponsor: Fla. Dept. of Transportation

PI(s): Gregg/Morris

Value: 233,969

Project: Mail Survey Add-on and All Survey Result Analysis

Sponsor: Fla. Dept. of Transportation

PI(s): Lee/Jang

Value: 43,000

Project: National Center for Transit Research (NCTR) Tier I Livability UTC Application

Sponsor: US. Dept. of Transportation

PI(s): Volinski/Hinebaugh/Catala

Value: 120, 0000

Project: FlexBus Operation and Evaluation

Sponsor: Federal Transit Administration

PI(s): Hinebaugh

Value: 1,871,000

NEED TO SUBMIT TO CUTR CONNECTIONS?

If you have information that you would like to share and include in the monthly issue of the CUTRConnections—

CUTR Employee Newsletter, please send an email with the information to Grace Hunt.

Next CUTRConnections is scheduled to be out on October 6, 2014. Deadline to submit information is

Wednesday, October 1st by noontime.