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THIS PAGE HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AS AN ARCHIVED PAGE AND KEPT FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES Assessing the Effects of Various Factors on the Driving Ability of Individuals: A State-of-the-Art Review of the Existing Practices [view poster] Archived Content Olumide Abioye, FAMU-Florida State University (student) Analysis of Performance Measures at Signalized Intersections in Mixed Autonomous & Conventional […]

The objective of the SimCity project is to develop transportation-related modules for middle school-aged students utilizing the video game SimCity (simcity.com) to foster interest in the transportation profession as a career choice. Based on a typical class period time frame of 45 minutes, a 9-week course was developed. Existing tutorials within the software are utilized […]

STRIDE supports the U.S. Department of Transportation’s efforts to provide opportunities and encourage women to pursue transportation as a career path, in hopes of developing a more highly skilled, innovative transportation workforce. Being introduced to the field and having realistic expectations may spark an interest in all modes of transportation and encourage participants to take […]

Past Events Kimball Wiles Elementary School, Gainesville FL – March 13, 2014 PK Yonge Research School, Gainesville FL – Fall 2013 Florida International University, Miami FL – Summer 2013 Lawton Chiles Elementary, Gainesville FL – Spring 2013 Ackerman Elementary, Ackerman MS Spring – 2013 Neshoba Central Elementary, Philadelphia MS – Spring 2013 Meridian Public Schools, […]

Wheelchairs and “Supershoes” – Introducing Transportation Engineering to Middle School Students Georgia Tech researchers and students are working with 5th and 6th graders at a local public elementary school to expose students to transportation engineering data collection, analysis, research design, critical thinking and planning. About Centennial Place Academy Demographics: 86% African American, 5% Caucasian, 3% […]