WIXLIB

July 6, 2015WELCOMEBehzad Karimi is a Postdoc Scholar working in the new Motorcy-Julycle Safety Research Program — Motorcycle Injury Prevention Insti-Birthdaystute under the direction of Dr. Chanyoung Lee. Behzad earned hisPh.D. in Transportation Engineering from the University of Illinoisat Chicago in 2015. His research interests are travel behavior mod-Bong Jin-Choieling, travel demand modeling, traffic safety, discrete choice analy-Jonathan Summerlinsis, and econometric modeling. His studies in recent years includeRoberta YegidisIllinois High-Speed Rail Ridership Estimation (2012), IllinoisQiong ChenStatewide Travel Demand Modeling (2015), Goods MovementVicky PerkStudy in Illinois (2013), and Analysis of Seniors’ Travel Behavior (2013). His paper in2014 TRB’s Data Contest received Best Student Paper award. He will be working on theMotorcycle Safety project. Welcome, Behzad!Anna Claudia de Brito Campos is an undergraduate studentfrom Brazil studying Civil Engineering. Under the Brazil ScientificMobility Program (BSMP), she has been studying English andDale GriffinCagri CetinKatrina CorcoranAlexandria Carrolltaking classes in Civil Engineering at Southern Illinois UniversityJulyCarbondale. During the summer she is joining CUTR as a volun-CUTR Anniversariestary intern to gain experience in transportation engineeringresearch. She will be working with Dr. Seckin Ozkul on LogisticsPatricia Ball — 26 yrsLed Economic Development, Truck Route Analysis of Port Ever-Vergil Stover — 21 yrsglades using GPS Data and Wrong-Way Driving RRFB EffectsEvaluation projects. She will be returning to Brazil in December to finish her studies.Welcome, Anna!Grace Hunt — 15 yrsMelissa DeLeon —13 yrsScott Paine — 12 yrsRichard Driscoll has recently joined CUTR underDr. Steve Polzin’s Mobility Policy Research team. Richard is asenior undergraduate student at USF with inspirations ofbecoming a Civil Engineer focused in Environmental Engineering.After completing his Bachelor’s degree in the spring of 2016,Richard plans to pursue a Master’s Degree in TransportationEngineering here at USF. Richard was born in the U.S. Virgin Islands and graduated high school from Antilles High School in2012. Richard enjoys playing sports and outdoor activities.Welcome, Richard!Chanyoung Lee — 8 yrs

WELCOMEAEGIS TimesheetsAustin Sipiora is currently a graduate student at the Patel College of Global Sustainability here at USF studying Global Sustainability & Water Resources, and is also pursuing a graduate certificate in Environmental Policy and Management. She will be interning with Stephen Reich and the Tampa Bay Clean Cities teamto increase awareness of alternative fuels and advanced vehicletechnologies. She will be working with coordinators and stakeholders to plan events, research potential new markets, and promote initiatives through social media and media outlets. She obtained a dual Bachelor’s of Arts in English and Philosophy with a minor in Environ-Pay period 7/31/15 to 8/13/15AEGIS submission date is Tuesday,August 11 at 10 am.Pay period 8/14/15 to 8/27/15AEGIS submission date is Tuesday,August 25th at 10 am.Pay period 8/28/15 to 9/10/15AEGIS submission date is Tuesday,September 8th at 10 am.mental Policy and Management from USF, and after graduation she plans to apply herinterdisciplinary skill set by working in the sustainability sector. Welcome, Austin!Jean-Baptiste Subils is a PhD student in the Computer Science program at USF. He earned his MS in Computer Sciencefrom USF and his BS in Computer Science from the UniversityMontpellier 2, France. He will be working with Joseph Fieldsunder the supervision of Sean Barbeau on the USF Travel Options Mobile App, which will provide students with informationon how to get around the USF Tampa campus using transit,bike, bikeshare, and walking. Welcome, Jean-Baptiste!Abhijit Vasili is currently a graduate student at USF pursinga PhD in Electrical Engineering. He received his MS in Electrical Engineering from USF and his Bachelor of Technology inElectronics and Instrumentation from the CVR College of Engineering in Hyderabad, India.He will be working on Pedestrian/Bike Data Collection, and ToolAlma Mater DaysSHOW YOUR ALMA MATERPRIDE: Wear your favorite college tshirt, sweatshirt, and the like (mustdisplay the College’s logo or name)the first Friday of every month.Friendly banter on performance ofaffiliated sports teams or alumni newsis also highly encouraged. If you wantto add a banner or anything to yourdoor, that’s great too. Dress coderestrictions on sleeveless shirts,shorts or sandals will remain enforced. Jeans can, of course, be worn(with a reminder that a contribution( 1) is appreciated).Development for Naturalistic Data Analysis. Achilleas Kourtellisis his Supervisor. Welcome, Abhijit!The following students were recently hired by Chanyoung Lee: Vijaykanth Bommidi,GO BULLS!!!Alma Mater Days:Nellie Bonilla, Nicholas Castelli, Kevin Hitt, Yo Jun, Brandon Malley; AchilleasKourtellis recently hired the following students: Natalie Crock, Jennifer Jimenez,Arunbalaji Prithiviraj, Dinesh Reddy. Welcome!UPCOMING EVENTSJuly 7CUTR Managers’ Meeting, CUT207, 1:30 pmJuly 9Ice Cream Social, 1:30 pmJuly 14CUTR Staff meeting, CUT102, 9:00 am August 7September 4October 2November 6December 4

KUDOSSean Barbeau, Phil Winters, Nevine Georggi, from CUTR, and Miguel Labrador and Rafael Perez from USFComputer Science & Engineering were awarded their 15th patent: U.S. Patent # 9,047,384 – System and Method for Automatically Determining Purpose Information for Travel Behavior – A method to derive trip purpose information fromGPS data from a mobile device using Geographic Information System (GIS) data for land use categories and user-providedinformation for home and work locations. Issued June 2, 2015, U.S. Patent and TrademarkOffice. http://www.freepatentsonline.com/9047384.pdfSteve Polzin presented the following: Forum on Transportation Network Companies and Autonomous Vehicles, CPCU Society (insurance industry),Florida Suncoast Chapter, St. Petersburg, FL June 22, 2015. imagineTrains USA, The Imaginary of Rail Transport and Mobility’s in the United States, invited thought leaderforum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 9, 2015. “Personalization of Transportation,” speaker/panelist, Community Transportation Association of America Expo,Tampa, Florida, June 3, 2015. “How New Technologies and Autonomous Vehicles May Change Public Transportation,” Webinar for AmericanPublic Transportation Association Cross-Cutting Working Group on Integrated Mobility / Disruptive Technology,May 27, 2015.Joel Volinski and Dennis Hinebaugh represented CUTR/USF at the Council of University TransportationCenters’ (CUTC) annual summer meeting hosted by Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Joel Volinski waselected to serve as President of the Council in 2015-16 after having served in the other officer positions over the past threeyears. CUTC is an organization that represents the interests of over 90 universities with transportation centers and worksto improve transportation research and education at member institutions, facilitate communications among members,recognize excellence among members, and promote interest in transportation among grade school and high school students to encourage them to consider transportation as a career. As President, he will drive the agenda for improving thevalue of CUTC to member institutions. In addition, Joel was reconfirmed to serve as Chair of the Research, Education,and Training Reauthorization Coalition (RETRC), a non-profit organization representing 22 universities that work together to promote continued federal funding for university transportation research. Over 70 members of Congress signed aletter drafted by RETRC that assures their support for continued federal support in any reauthorization of federal surfacetransportation legislation.Joel Volinski traveled to Portland, Oregon to serve as a member of the Executive Committee of the National Institute forTransportation and Communities (NITC), one of the five “National” University Transportation Centers selected by theUSDOT. NITC members include Portland State University, the University of Oregon, Oregon Institute of Technology, University of Utah, and the University of South Florida. Two projects submitted by USF PIs Kristine Williams and Vicky Perkwere approved for funding for projects which address NITC’s theme of Livability. In addition, USF will receive support forthe development of curriculum for a course to be taught by Kristine Williams as part of the Urban and Regional Planningdepartment program. Funds to support students and guest speakers will also be made available to USF over the next year.

BACKPACKS FOR HEALTHY FAMILIES PASCOFor the past 16 Years, CUTR has participated in the “Backpacks for Healthy Families Pasco” by providing backpacks andschool supplies to children who are struggling financially. This year we have the opportunity to help 20 children have agreat start to a new school year. Healthy Families Pasco has provided a list of children who are in need. Please emailMelissa DeLeon (Deleon@cutr.usf.edu) or come down by the front desk to make your selection(s).Backpacks are due by Wednesday, August 5th with the child’s name (and Number) clearly attached to the backpack.Thank you for your continued support!*School supplies vary for each school/grade.Check out these links below to see how Healthy Families assist http://www.youtube.com/watch popup?v GbSp88PBe9E#t 41

CUTR AWARDS/CONTRACTSProject:Clean Cities Coalition Programmatic SupportSponsor: Leonardo Technologies Inc.PI(s):ReichValue: 10,000Project:Community Traffic Safety SupportSponsor: Florida Department of TransportationPI(s):LinValue: 7,800Project:Assessing the Economic Impact & Benefits of CFX AuthoritySponsor: Central Florida Express AuthorityPI(s):ConcasValue: 27,502Project:ADA- Complementary Transit Services AnalysisSponsor: Star MetroPI(s):Joslin/GreggValue: 38,754Project:Mobility Options for Congestion ReliefSponsor: Florida Department of TransportationPI(s):BondValue: 195,000CUTR PROPOSALSProject:Beyond Sidewalks and Bike Paths: A Guide to What Influences People to Walk, Bicycle and Access TransitSponsor:Florida Department of Transportation-District 7PI(s):Bond/LesterValue: 150,000Project:Successful Practices and Training Initiatives to Reduce Accidents and Incidents at Training AgenciesSponsor:Transportation Research BoardPI(s):StaesValue: 45,000

CUTR PROPOSALS—CONTINUEDProject:Civil Rights Suite (Title VI, ADA, EEOC, DBE) Training and Technical AssistanceSponsor:Florida Department of TransportationPI(s):Gregg/MistrettaValue: 55,630Project:Transit Corridor and Block Grant Program AssessmentsSponsor: Florida Department of Transportation- District 1PI(s):Gregg/JoslinValue: 45,953Project:Continued Heartland Rural Mobility Plan Implementation and General Rural Mobility Technical AssistanceSponsor: Florida Department of TransportationPI(s):Gregg/StaesValue: 221,031Project:Vehicle Title Release ProcessSponsor: Florida Department of TransportationPI(s):Mistretta/DeLeonValue: 14,598Project:Administration and Management of FDOT District One Section 5310 Grant Program for EnhancedMobility of Seniors and Individuals with DisabilitiesSponsor: Florida Department of TransportationPI(s):Gregg/JoslinValue: 138,237Project:Grant Workshops/Grant Review and Decision Making Process 2015/2016Sponsor: Florida Department of TransportationPI(s):Mistretta/GreggValue: 62,625Project:Understanding Changes in Demographics, Preferences, and Markets for Public TransportationSponsor: Transportation Research BoardPI(s):PolzinValue: 350,000Project:Pedestrian, Bicyclist, and Driver Safety Education for Select Areas of Hillsborough and Pinellas CountiesSponsor:Florida Department of Transportation-District 7PI(s):BondValue: 150,000