https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usMon, 20 Jul 2026 18:01:47 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-to-collaborate-with-city-of-st-petersburg-on-making-streets-safer.aspxThe University of South Florida Center for Urban Transportation Research is working with the city of St. Petersburg on a $3.6 million grant-funded project from the U.S. Department of Transportation to reduce crashes and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.External ArticleWed, 08 Jan 2025 15:09:54 USF partners with city of St. Petersburg to improve street safetyThe University of South Florida Center for Urban Transportation Research is working with the city of St. Petersburg on a $3.6 million grant-funded project from the U.S. Department of Transportation to reduce crashes and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.Intersection with cars and green showing safety additionshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-to-collaborate-with-city-of-st-petersburg-on-making-streets-safer.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,MyUSF,St. Petersburg,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-researchers-to-play-key-role-in-making-tampa-roads-safer.aspxThrough a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, USF's Center for Urban Transportation Research will collaborate with the city of Tampa to implement essential speed mitigation measures along select roadways in underserved Tampa communities.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF researchers to play key role in making Tampa roads saferThrough a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, USF's Center for Urban Transportation Research will collaborate with the city of Tampa to implement essential speed mitigation measures along select roadways in underserved Tampa communities.Selmon Expressway runs through downtown Tampahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-researchers-to-play-key-role-in-making-tampa-roads-safer.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,Kevin Watler,MyUSF,Tampahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-receives-17-m-federal-grant-to-help-boost-railroad-workforce.aspxDesigned to address the stability and growth of the railroad workforce, the federally-funded project will be led by USF’s Center for Urban Transportation Research and its partners from the Center for Surface Transportation Testing and Academic Research, a consortium of universities and academic research centers focused on the transportation field.Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 USF receives $17M federal grant to help boost railroad workforceDesigned to address the stability and growth of the railroad workforce, the federally-funded project will be led by USF’s Center for Urban Transportation Research and its partners from the Center for Surface Transportation Testing and Academic Research, a consortium of universities and academic research centers focused on the transportation field.Two construction workers stand near railroad trackshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-receives-17-m-federal-grant-to-help-boost-railroad-workforce.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/public-transportation-agency-sees-boost-in-ridership-following-usf-eye-tracking-research.aspxThe interdisciplinary project, funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, created guidelines to help improve the marketing of public transportation.Wed, 04 Jan 2023 08:00:00 Public transportation agency sees boost in ridership following USF eye-tracking researchThe interdisciplinary project, funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, created guidelines to help improve the marketing of public transportation.Commuter using train and bicyclehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/public-transportation-agency-sees-boost-in-ridership-following-usf-eye-tracking-research.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Center for Marketing and Sales Innovation,Center for Urban Transportation Research,College of Public Health,Muma College of Business,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/us-secretary-of-energy-meets-with-usf-engineers-community-partners.aspxU.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm was joined by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor for a meeting with leaders of the USF Center for Urban Transportation Research to learn more about efforts of the Tampa Bay Clean Cities Coalition, which is housed at USF.Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 U.S. Secretary of Energy meets with USF researchers, community partnersU.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm was joined by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor for a meeting with leaders of the USF Center for Urban Transportation Research to learn more about efforts of the Tampa Bay Clean Cities Coalition, which is housed at USF.Rep. Kathy Castor, Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Fred Manneringhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/us-secretary-of-energy-meets-with-usf-engineers-community-partners.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-invented-software-tool-implemented-around-the-world-to-improve-real-time-transit-data.aspxThe public transportation agencies for the country of France and state of California have started utilizing an open-source software tool created at USF that quickly finds errors in a transit agency’s real-time data – providing travelers more accurate information through mobile mapping applications, such as Google and Apple Maps.Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:00 USF-invented software tool implemented around the world to improve real-time transit dataThe public transportation agencies for the country of France and state of California have started utilizing an open-source software tool created at USF that quickly finds errors in a transit agency’s real-time data – providing travelers more accurate information through mobile mapping applications, such as Google and Apple Maps.Paris metro linehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-invented-software-tool-implemented-around-the-world-to-improve-real-time-transit-data.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,MyUSF,Research,Torie Dollhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/swerving-prevention-method-prompts-new-patent-for-usf-engineers.aspxIn the midst of reviewing data for the federally funded Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority Connected Vehicle Pilot, USF researchers have been awarded a U.S. patent for their algorithm that detects one of the greatest roadway hazards – swerving.Rocky D. BullFri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Swerving prevention method prompts new patent for USF engineersIn the midst of reviewing data for the federally funded Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority Connected Vehicle Pilot, USF researchers have been awarded a U.S. patent for their algorithm that detects one of the greatest roadway hazards – swerving.Transponders highlighted on the Selmon Expresswayhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/swerving-prevention-method-prompts-new-patent-for-usf-engineers.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2021/cutr-partner-grant.aspxWhat started out with a cold call to USF from a startup company working to bring high-tech driving to rural roads has turned into a partnership that recently secured a $3.5 million Department of Energy grant and created a nationwide network of transportation innovators.External ArticleThu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 The Power of Partnerships: $3.5 million federal grant will advance automated driving innovation in rural AmericaWhat started out with a cold call to USF from a startup company working to bring high-tech driving to rural roads has turned into a partnership that recently secured a $3.5 million Department of Energy grant and created a nationwide network of transportation innovators.A stock photo of a road in a rural areahttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2021/cutr-partner-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/auto-manufacturers-test-connected-vehicle-technology-implemented-in-tampa-bay-evaluated-at-usf.aspxThe USF Center for Urban Transportation Research has entered the fourth and final phase of a $22 million project funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation to create and implement connected vehicle technology in downtown Tampa.Rocky D. BullThu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 Auto manufacturers test connected vehicle technology implemented in Tampa Bay, evaluated at USFThe USF Center for Urban Transportation Research has entered the fourth and final phase of a $22 million project funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation to create and implement connected vehicle technology in downtown Tampa.Woman behind the wheel of a connected vehicle.https://www.usf.edu/news/2021/auto-manufacturers-test-connected-vehicle-technology-implemented-in-tampa-bay-evaluated-at-usf.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,MyUSFhttps://www.cutr.usf.edu/2021/05/sonny-holtzman-selected-as-the-2021-florida-transportation-hall-of-fame-inductee/Sylvan (Sonny) Holtzman, a powerhouse with more than 60 years of service as a lawyer and public servant, has been selected as a Hall of Fame inductee by the Center for Urban Transportation Research.External ArticleThu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 Sonny Holtzman inducted into the 2021 Florida Transportation Hall of FameSylvan (Sonny) Holtzman, a powerhouse with more than 60 years of service as a lawyer and public servant, has been selected as a Hall of Fame inductee by the Center for Urban Transportation Research.Sonny Holtzmanhttps://www.cutr.usf.edu/2021/05/sonny-holtzman-selected-as-the-2021-florida-transportation-hall-of-fame-inductee/Honors and AwardsCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineeringhttps://www.cutr.usf.edu/2021/03/university-of-south-florida-named-a-silver-level-bicycle-friendly-university-by-national-league-of-american-bicyclists/The University of South Florida (USF) Tampa campus has been recognized as a Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly University with an award from the League of American Bicyclists, the premier grassroots advocacy organization encouraging better bicycling and protecting the right of people who bike.External ArticleTue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 University of South Florida named a Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly University by National League of American Bicyclists | USF NewsThe University of South Florida (USF) Tampa campus has been recognized as a Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly University with an award from the League of American Bicyclists, the premier grassroots advocacy organization encouraging better bicycling and protecting the right of people who bike.Campus Recreation students bike along USF Rocky Road.https://www.cutr.usf.edu/2021/03/university-of-south-florida-named-a-silver-level-bicycle-friendly-university-by-national-league-of-american-bicyclists/Campus LifeBicycle Friendly,Center for Urban Transportation Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2019/amazon-alexa-transit-skill-upgraded-by-usf-engineer.aspxAn engineer with the USF Center for Urban Transportation Research is working with Amazon to upgrade its voice personalization feature for public transit.Rocky D. BullWed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Amazon Alexa Transit Skill Upgraded by USF EngineerAn engineer with the USF Center for Urban Transportation Research is working with Amazon to upgrade its voice personalization feature for public transit.Amazon Alexahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2019/amazon-alexa-transit-skill-upgraded-by-usf-engineer.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering