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November 8, 2016 November

Birthdays

Austin Gibble

Ken Short

Sara Hendricks

Brian Pessaro

Matthew Kessler

November

CUTR Anniversaries

Steve Reich—17 yrs

Cecil Carter – 11 yrs

WELCOME

Stephen Berry, former LYNX Deputy Director of Facilities,

Amenities, and Operations, is CUTR’s new Deputy Director of

Transit Safety and Workforce Development Programs. His

primary areas of responsibility will include both operations and

safety and he will manage programs and projects in the following

areas:

Research, technical assistance, management, and training:

Transit bus operations, transit bus safety, transit bus safety over-

sight, transit bus safety and operational standards and recommended practices,

safety management system (SMS) implementation, and transit asset management.

He will be spearheading activities associated with the Florida Transit Safety and Opera-

tions Network, FDOT’s new Transit Bus Safety Oversight Program – Triennial Bus System

Safety and Security Reviews, and will jointly work with CUTR’s Transit Innovation Group

in managing the Florida Statewide Technical Assistance and Training Program. In his

spare time, he will lead CUTR’s efforts in technical assistance support to Florida’s transit

agencies in meeting the mandates of FTA’s Transit Asset Management Program.

KUDOS

Ed Bart, will be the Deputy Director of Transit Safety and

Workforce Development Programs with primary areas of

responsibility including transit vehicles, vehicle systems, transit

maintenance, and State of Good Repair. He will

manage projects in the following areas:

Research, technical assistance, management, and training:

Transit vehicles, vehicle systems, vehicle specifications, transit

bus maintenance, facility maintenance, OSHA, transit vehicle

and maintenance standards.

Timesheets Due

Pay period 11/04/16 to 11/17/16

AEGIS submission date is

Monday, November 14 by

10 am.

Pay period 11/18/16 to 12/01/16


Tuesday, November 29 by

10 am.

Pay period 12/02/16 to 12/15/16


Tuesday, December 13 by

10 am.

Alma Mater Days

SHOW YOUR ALMA MATER

PRIDE: Wear your favorite college

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 remain

enforced. Jeans can, of course, be

worn (with a reminder that a contri-

bution ($1) is appreciated).

GO BULLS!!!

Alma Mater Days:

December 2

WELCOME

Alexander Cruz is pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Economics

and is expected to graduate in the Spring of 2018 and then will

pursue his Master’s Degree in Economics. He is the new High

Visibility Enforcement (HVE) Assistant working with the ITS,

Traffic Operations & Safety Program. He is interested and com-

mitted towards Pedestrian, Bicycle, Motorist Safety and Public

Transportation. During his free time, he enjoys running,

swimming, bicycling, traveling and acting.

Naga Priyanka Atluri is pursuing her Master’s degree in

Computer Science and is expected to graduate in Fall 2018.

She has been working under Dr. Lin on Comparing Counter-

measures for Mitigating Wrong Way Entries onto Limited

Access Facilities project since September 2016.

KUDOS

Katrina Corcoran received the American Public Transportation Foundation

(APTF) Board Scholarship Renewal in September 2016 through APTF and APTA.

The award was presented at the APTA Annual Conference in Los Angeles.

(L-R) Richard White (APTA President and CEO), Jennifer Mitchell (APTF Board

member), Katrina, Hugh Mose (APTF Board member), and Doran Barnes

(Incoming APTA Chair).

CUTR WEBCASTS AT 12:00 PM

Nov 10 Dr. Seckin Ozkul, P.E., CUTR Research Associate Faculty; A Guidance in Logistics Investments

through Logistics Activity Center (LAC) Site Location Criteria Development

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 9 NNTA Board Meeting, Boardroom, 8;00 am

November 10 CUTR International Potluck and Olympics, CUT102, Noontime

November 11 USF Holiday—Veteran’s Day

November 15 CUTR Advisory Board Meeting, 1:30 pm, Boardroom

November 15 CUTR Transportation Achievement Award Event, Embassy Suites, 5:30 pm reception;

7:00 pm dinner and program

Nov 24-25 USF Holiday Thanksgiving break

December 2 COE Faculty Assembly, CUT202, 2:00 pm

KUDOS

Jodi Godfrey has been selected for Leadership ITE: http://www.ite.org/Leadership/

NOTEWORTHY ACCOLADES

Dr. Steve Polzin presented: Going Green or in the Red? Trends in Transit Investment and Use at The 26th Annual

UCLA Lake Arrowhead Symposium, Paying it Forward: Investing in Sustainable Mobility, on Oct 17, 2016.

Dr. Polzin also presented: Policy and Planning for Innovative Transportation at the EV Transportation &

Technology Summit, in Cocoa, FL on Oct 19, 2016.

Dr. Yu Zhang, Associate professor in Civil in Environmental Engineering at USF and Affiliated Faculty at CUTR

was interviewed by CCTV regarding bike sharing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA5d_cdzB3I

College of Engineering Research Day

L-R: Student: Vaibhav Agarwal; Judge: Dr. Achilleas Kourtellis; Judge: Dr. Sisinnio Concas;

Judge: Dr. Robert Bertini, CUTR Director; Judge: Jodi Godfrey; Student: Chunfu Xin

http://www.ite.org/Leadership/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA5d_cdzB3I

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY DENIM DAY

DURING HOMECOMING WEEK

USF

HOMECOMING

PARADE

(L) John Gardner, Brandon Rotary

(R) Jason Jackman, Presentation on CUTR and Walkwise Program

(L-R) Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandra Murman, Congresswoman Kathy Castor, Ed Turanchik, Akerman LLP, HART Executive Director Katharine Eagan, Steve Polzin, CUTR, Program Director, Mobility, Policy, and Research

Dr. Robert Bertini at COMTO / WTS Event with Chapter Presidents — (L) Carla Williams and Nilgun Kamp

CROSS BAY FERRY TRIP

(L-R) Congresswoman Castor, Robert Bertini,

CUTR Director

Stephanie Lewis and Melissa De Leon are honored to be CUTR’s

Area Reps this year for the Faculty & Staff Campaign. The Faculty and

Staff Campaign is a fundraising effort that allows you, the employees

of USF, to make a gift to the area of your choice at the University.

These gifts stay at USF, and make a lasting impact in each area that

you choose to support! Your participation in Faculty & Staff Campaign

is just one more way that you can join together with your colleagues to

show your support for the university.

If you would like to donate cash, please click on this link for the form: https://usffdn.usf.edu/fs_cmpgn/pdf/Faculty%

20&%20Staff%20Campaign%20Contribution%20form.pdf. You can submit cash donations to Melissa De Leon in

office #244 or with Stephanie Lewis in office #240 OR you can make a donation online at www.usf.edu/fscc. Just click

“Make a Gift” in the top right-hand corner and proceed from there.

There are over 3000 funds to contribute to. However, we’d encourage you to consider:

• Fund 220430 – Operational Support for The Center for Urban Transportation Research

• Fund 226430 – Support the Georgia Brosch Memorial Transportation Scholarship

Thank you for your continued support in making USF even stronger!

Melissa and Stephanie

FACULTY & STAFF CAMPAIGN

November 17th is Great American Teach-In at participating

Hillsborough County Schools. It’s an opportunity for employers,

workers, community leaders, and creative-minded individuals to

share what they do and know with the younger generation.

Here are some tips from education sources for a successful

teach-in:

Consider wearing attire appropriate to the occupation, hobby or

other topic you plan to discuss.

Keep the students’ average attention spans in mind: 10-15

minutes for elementary grades and 20-30 minutes for secondary grades.

When you arrive at the school, check in at the office to pick up your name tag. Someone will greet you and

accompany or direct you to your classroom.

If you plan to bring printed or audiovisual materials, check with the teacher or school Teach-In coordinator in advance.

Contact: Volunteer Services 813-872-5254

GREAT AMERICAN TEACH-IN

https://usffdn.usf.edu/fs_cmpgn/pdf/Faculty%20&%20Staff%20Campaign%20Contribution%20form.pdf

https://usffdn.usf.edu/fs_cmpgn/pdf/Faculty%20&%20Staff%20Campaign%20Contribution%20form.pdf

http://www.usf.edu/fscc

CUTR’S 2016 FOOD DRIVE FOR FEEDING AMERICA TAMPA BAY!!

BIRTHDAY SHOWDOWN

Jan – June VS. July – Dec

RULES OF THE GAME

Your birthday determines your team!

Our 2016 goal is 1,120 items to beat our previous food drive

Competition dates:

Monday, November 7th to Friday, November 18th at 4:30 PM. You can check in as many items as you wish

up until that exact time.

Donating items: Items are to be checked in and counted by Derthalie, Pam or Grace.

Thank you, Ladies!

Most needed non-perishable items include: - Canned meats (i.e. tuna, chicken, seafood, turkey)

- Canned and boxed meals (i.e. soup, chili, macaroni and cheese)

- Canned or dried beans and peas (i.e. black, pinto, lentils)

- Pasta, rice, cereal, oatmeal

- Canned fruits and vegetables - Peanut butter

Feeding America Tampa Bay is unable to use:

- Rusty cans

- Perishable items

- Homemade items

- Opened items - Alcoholic beverages

READY…SET…DONATE!!

CUTR will recognize Buddy Dyer, Mayor, City of Orlando at CUTR’s annual Transportation Achievement

Awards event on November 15, 2016 at the USF Embassy Suites, Tampa Campus. This award is presented

annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to the transportation field.

CUTR Employees can register at this link: CUTR Award Event — Employee Registration Hope you can make it!

REGISTRATION LINK FOR CUTR EMPLOYEES — NOVEMBER 15TH AWARDS EVENT

CONTRACTS

Project Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program Phase 1

Sponsor Tampa Hillsborough County Expressway Authority

PI(s) Reich/Concas

Value $1,700,000

Project Florida Comprehensive Motorcycle Safety Program 16-17

Sponsor Florida Department of Transportation

PI(s) Lee/Jang/Cott

Value $525,000

Project Florida Comprehensive Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Program 16-17


PI(s) Lin/Kourtellis

Value $650,000

Project FTA Standards Development Program

Sponsor Federal Transit Administration

PI(s) Staes

Value $1,500,000

Project Pedestrian Program Evaluation and Data Collection


PI(s) Kourtellis/Lin

Value $250,000

Project Share the Road PSA Campaign FY 16-17


PI(s) Lee/Larsson

Value $209,050

https://goo.gl/forms/VNRuxih2oI0z7uV03

CUTR CONTRACTS

Project Impaired Motorcyclist PSA Campaign 16-17


PI(s) Lee/Larsson

Value $300,000

Project Motorcycle Safety Paid Media Campaign


PI(s) Lee/Larsson

Value $150,000

Project Walkwise Statewide Educational Campaigns on Ped Safety


PI(s) Lin/Jackman/Larsson

Value $100,000

Project Meeting Facilitator for FTC

Sponsor Florida Transportation Commission

PI(s) Reich

Value $5,000

Project Community Traffic Safety Program Support 16-17


PI(s) Lin/Jackman

Value $175,000

Project FDOT Triennial Bus System Safety/Security Reviews


PI(s) Staes

Value $150,249

Project Florida Transit Safety & Operations Network


PI(s) Staes

Value $282,342

Project Florida Bicycle/Pedestrian Focused Initiative: Communications


PI(s) Lin/Larsson

Value $400,000

Project Improving Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety via Statewide University Education


PI(s) Lin/Jackman

Value $30,000

CUTR CONTRACTS—CONTINUED

CUTR PROPOSALS

Project: Strategic Plan Implementation Dissemination Activity

Sponsor: Cadmus Group Inc.

PI(s): Audino

Value: $5,980

Project: Motorcycle Program Evaluation and Data Collection

Sponsor: Florida Department of Transportation

PI(s): Lee/Jang

Value: $100,000

Project: USF/CUTR Lighting Analysis

Sponsor: Tindale Oliver & Associates, Inc

PI(s): Lin/Wang

Value: $49,992

Project: 2016-2017 Florida Transit Information and Performance Handbook and NTD Assistance


PI(s): Perk

Value: $155,004

Project: Meeting Facilitator for FTC

Sponsor: Florida Transportation Commission

PI(s): Reich

Value: $5,000

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

at [email protected].

INFORMATION

If you are on FaceBook, Like Us at this link:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Center-for-Urban-Transportation-Research/318839614894743

General information on CUTR procedures:

Have a question, check out the wiki site to find your answer: https://sites.google.com/site/cutrwikisite/

Hiring a new employee? The wiki site is the place to find the form and submit it electronically:

https://sites.google.com/site/cutrwikisite/admin-group-page/ken-short/hr-tasks/hiring-new-people

CUTR PROPOSALS—CONTINUED

Project: Tracking and Investigating the Performance of Alternative Fuel Buses


PI(s): Reich/Kolpakov

Value: $195,000

Project: Florida Transit Safety and Operations Network


PI(s): Staes/Gregg

Value: $282,342

Project: Florida Statewide Transit Technical Assistance and Training Program


PI(s): Staes/Gregg

Value: $337,978

Project: FDOT Triennial Bus System Safety/Security Reviews


PI(s): Staes

Value: $524,673

Project: NHI Access Management Course Update

Sponsor: Kittleson & Associates

PI(s): Williams

Value: $16,354

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