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September 8, 2014PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSThe ITS, Traffic Operations and Safety program at the Center forMark MistrettaUrban Transportation Research (CUTR) actively pursues innova-Julie Bondtive projects to develop and apply new concepts and technologiesLizette Charriezto solve real-world transportation problems. In the past six years,Chanyoung Leethe program has grown significantly. The program was awardedCindy Wootentotal project funding for approximately 3.8M, 4.8M, and 13.6Min the FY11-12, FY12-13, and FY13-14, respectively. Currently, theDr. Pei-Sung LinProgram DirectorITS, Traffic Operations andSafetySeptember Birthdaysprogram has six faculty members, four staff members, one postdoc,and more than 25 graduate and undergraduate student assistants.Craig BoscoNavid FarahbakhshPatrick BuddenbrockEd BartITS specialties include application of ITS technologies to transpor-tation systems, development of mobile lighting level measurement devices, developmentSeptember Anniversariesof a bicycle data acquisition system, and research on automated vehicles. Traffic operations research focuses on advanced traffic signal technologies, traffic signal prepreemptions near railroad crossings, freight operations and logistics, freeway manage-Kristine Williams — 22 yrsKen Short — 14yrsment and operations, traffic simulation, congestion management, traffic system modeling,Jay Goodwill — 12 yrsand data collection techniques. Safety research areas include traffic safety, pedestrian andDiana Byrnes — 11 yrsbicycle safety, motorcycle safety, transit safety, railroad crossing safety, truck safety, inci-Brentin Mosher – 1 yrdent management, naturalistic drivingbehavior study, pedestrian and bicyclingbehavior study, and educational outreach. Researchers also specialize intraffic impact studies, trip internalization in multi-use developments, publicopinion surveys and analysis, and thedevelopment of effective paid mediacampaigns.The program currently houses both theFlorida Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Coalition and the Florida Motorcycle Safety Coalition at CUTR. It provides full technical and administrative support to FDOT and coalitions to implement specific strategic safety plans to reduce fatalities, injuries, and crashesof vulnerable road users. By working together, our hard-working faculty, dedicated staff,and energetic students really make a big difference.

AEGIS TimesheetsPay period 8/29/14 to 9/11/14AEGIS submission date is Tuesday, September 9 at 10 am.Pay period 9/12/14 to 9/25/14AEGIS submission date is Tuesday, September 23 at 10am.Data Collection and Educational Outreach StudentsITS, Traffic Operations and SafetyWELCOME NEW CUTR EMPLOYEEPlease welcome Abhishikth Martin Pasupuleti !Martin is currently studying to attain his M.S. in Civil Engineering. He originally is from India and moved to Tampa in2013.He has completed his B.S. in Civil Engineering at Pydah Collegeof Engineering and Technology in India in 2013. He will beworking on the Bulls Walk and Bike Week.Welcome Martin!GOOD LUCKSingeh Saliki, Graduate Research Assistant for the Planning and Corridor Management program, recently graduated from USF with her Master of Urban and RegionalPlanning degree .Alma Mater DaysSHOW YOUR ALMA MATERPRIDE: Wear your favorite college t-shirt, sweatshirt, and thelike (must display the College’slogo or name) the first Friday ofevery month. Friendly banter onperformance of affiliated sportsteams or alumni news is alsohighly encouraged. If you want toadd a banner or anything to yourdoor, that’s great too. Dresscode restrictions on sleevelessshirts, shorts or sandals will remain enforced. Jeans can, ofcourse, be worn (with a reminder that a contribution ( 1) is appreciated).GO BULLS!!!Alma Mater Days:Congratulations, Singeh! CONGRATULATIONSEla Bialkowski-Jelinski, GIS GraduateResearch Assistant and her husband, Greg andson, Mateusz welcome their son, Antoniborn on July 29, 2014, at 6:54 pm, weighing inat 6 lbs., 8 oz, 19 inches.All are doing fine.Congratulations!October 3November 7December 5

UPCOMING EVENTSSept 9US DOT Webinar, The Future of Freight, 11:00 am—12:30, BoardroomSept 9US DOT Webinar, Moving America Forward , 2:00—3:30, BoardroomSept 10US DOT Webinar, Shaping America’s Aviation Future, 2:30—3:30, BoardroomSept 17CUTR Staff Meeting, 2:00 pm, CUT100GRADUATE TRANSPORTATION SEMINARS—FRIDAYS, 11:00 AM, CUT202Sept 12Kristine Williams, CUTR Program Director, Planning and Corridor Management Pgrogram, will bepresenting “Roadway Access Management and It’s Importance to the Transportation System ofDeveloped and Developing Nations.”Sept 19Dr. Pei-Sung Lin, CUTR Program Director, ITS, Traffic Operations & Safety Program, will be presenting “Highlights of ITS, Traffic Operations and Safety Program at CUTR.”Sept 26Presenter: Evangelos Kaisar —TBAOctober 3Rui Guo, CUTR Graduate Research Assistant, will be presenting “Operational Impact of ElectrifiedTaxiing on Block Time and Relevant Airline Cost.”CUTR WEBCASTS AT 12:00 PMSept 18What to Expect When you are Expecting a Bypass, Presenter: Karen Seggerman, AICP, CUTR SeniorResearch AssociateNOTEWORTHY ACCOLADESThe Association for Commuter Transportation awarded CUTR two recognition awards:1.The President’s Award — Partner of the Year2.Chanyoung Lee, Phil Winters, Debbie Schultz and Joan Pino for “Excellence inScholarship” for the NCTR project: “Improving Cost Effectiveness of FinancialIncentives in Managing TDM”The TDM group have begun planning with the Florida Prevention Research Center withUSF College of Health for their 2nd Social Marketing in Transportation certificate. The Excellence in Scholarship awardacknowledges an ACT member for recent scholarly work in transportation demand management, one of its subdisciplines, or in a related field when the research demonstrates applicability to TDM goals. The research should havebeen 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 the23rd 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 multimodalapps for USF students.

TRANSPORTATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS EVENTThe 2014 Transportation Achievement Awards Event will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd honoring Jim Sebesta, Florida TransportationCommissioner and former State Senator. This year’s guest speaker isAnanth Prasad, P.E., Secretary of FDOT. State Senator Jack Latvala will present him with the CUTR Transportation Achievement award. This award ispresented annually to an individual who has made significant contributions tothe transportation field. Paul Steinman, P.E., District 7 Secretary and NoranneDowns P.E., District 5 Secretary of FDOT will be in attendance. The AwardsEvent 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 Hillsborough counties). During his tenure, he focused on transportation issues, serving as Senate Majority Whip andas Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee. He also served as vice chairman ofthe 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, includingthe Tampa Bay Partnership, Chair’s Cup for Excellence in Regionalism; the Florida Bankers Association, Outstanding Leadership and Commitment to the State of Florida Award; AAA, Legislator of the Year; Florida Automobile Dealers Association, Legislator of the Year; and the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award.Invitations will be sent out with more details on registering for this event.GEORGIA BROSCH MEMORIAL TRANSPORTATION SCHOLARSHIPTraining Florida’s brightest students for careers in transportation is vital to enhancing the quality of life for ourstate and the nation. To assist in that training, and to help attract the best and brightest to careers in transportation, CUTR established the Georgia Brosch Memorial Transportation Scholarship, named in memory of theinfant daughter of former CUTR Director Gary and Barbara Brosch.Eligibility Requirements The Georgia Brosch Memorial Transportation Scholarship competition is open to any current USF studentwith the intention to pursue a career in transportation, as evidenced by substantial coursework in transportation. Students must have completed at least one semester at USF. No student may be awarded the scholarship more than once.2014 Application ProcessApplicants should submit a complete application package to the CUTR reception desk no later than 5:00 pm onThursday, September 25th. E-mailed applications cannot be accepted. Application can be found on the CUTRwebsite: scholarship/For further information, contact Steve Polzin at CUTR, 813-974-3120, polzin@cutr.usf.edu

NATIONAL DENIM DAYMark your calendar! In October, CUTR will once again be participating in Lee National DenimDay. 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 willgo towards the fight against breast cancer. To keep the momentum going for the week, please continue 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 ribbonpin.If you are not familiar with Lee National Denim Day, the concept is simple. A group of peopleworking at Lee Jeans realized how every one of them knew someone who was touched in one wayor another by breast cancer; whether it was a sister, mom, aunt, friend, co-worker, etc. That led tothe inception of Lee National Denim Day in 1996. After Lee Jeans realized the impact breast cancer 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 devastating impact breast cancer has on the women and men diagnosed, as well as their families and friends, and wanted tofind 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 CancerSociety support lifesaving screenings in communities nationwide, hope and care to those traveling away from home forcancer 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), orthrough the online team page at: amName cutrThe 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 onceagain to collect all cash and check donations, give you your pink ribbon pin (arriving soon), and beresponsible for sending our collective cash contribution to Lee. Thanks LaToyia!NEW AWARDS/CONTRACTSProjectTampa Bay Clean Cities Coalition Coordination- PGISponsorEnvironmental Protection CommissionPI(s)Reich/KolpakovValue 22,900Project2014-2015 Fl Transit Handbook NTD AssistanceSponsorFla Dept of TransportationPI(s)PerkValue 133,668ProjectNew North Transportation Alliance 2014 County FundingSponsorHillsborough CountyPI(s)Hendricks/BondValue 12,500