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STRIDE Partners

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.

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STRIDE Partners

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  1. Southeastern Transportation Research, Innovation, Development and Education Center STRIDERegional Transportation Center Region 4Director: Dr. Lily Elefteriadou,University of FloridaTRANSPO, Bonita Springs, FLOctober 30, 2012

  2. STRIDE Partners

  3. Theme and Objectives • Focusresearch activities in the areas of safety, livable communities and economic competitiveness • Expandthe workforce of transportation professionals • Collaborateclosely with State Departments of Transportation and U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) representatives as well as private agencies and professional organizations

  4. Vision for STRIDE Activities

  5. STRIDE Management The University of Alabama at Birmingham Dr. Virginia Sisiopiku Mississippi State University Dr. BurakEksioglu Florida International University Dr. Mohammed Hadi The University of North Carolina Dr. Daniel Rodriguez University of Florida Dr. Ruth Steiner North Carolina State University Dr. Downey Brill Auburn University Dr. Al Giffin Georgia Tech Dr. Mike Hunter

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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!

  10. For additional information: www.stride.ce.ufl.edu

  11. Questions and Comments Thank You!

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