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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
AEGIS submission date is
Tuesday, November 29 by
10 am.
Pay period 12/02/16 to 12/15/16
AEGIS submission date is
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
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
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
Sponsor Florida Department of Transportation
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
Sponsor Florida Department of Transportation
PI(s) Kourtellis/Lin
Value $250,000
Project Share the Road PSA Campaign FY 16-17
Sponsor Florida Department of Transportation
PI(s) Lee/Larsson
Value $209,050
CUTR CONTRACTS
Project Impaired Motorcyclist PSA Campaign 16-17
Sponsor Florida Department of Transportation
PI(s) Lee/Larsson
Value $300,000
Project Motorcycle Safety Paid Media Campaign
Sponsor Florida Department of Transportation
PI(s) Lee/Larsson
Value $150,000
Project Walkwise Statewide Educational Campaigns on Ped Safety
Sponsor Florida Department of Transportation
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
Sponsor Florida Department of Transportation
PI(s) Lin/Jackman
Value $175,000
Project FDOT Triennial Bus System Safety/Security Reviews
Sponsor Florida Department of Transportation
PI(s) Staes
Value $150,249
Project Florida Transit Safety & Operations Network
Sponsor Florida Department of Transportation
PI(s) Staes
Value $282,342
Project Florida Bicycle/Pedestrian Focused Initiative: Communications
Sponsor Florida Department of Transportation
PI(s) Lin/Larsson
Value $400,000
Project Improving Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety via Statewide University Education
Sponsor Florida Department of Transportation
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
Sponsor: Florida Department of Transportation
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
INFORMATION
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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:
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CUTR PROPOSALS—CONTINUED
Project: Tracking and Investigating the Performance of Alternative Fuel Buses
Sponsor: Florida Department of Transportation
PI(s): Reich/Kolpakov
Value: $195,000
Project: Florida Transit Safety and Operations Network
Sponsor: Florida Department of Transportation
PI(s): Staes/Gregg
Value: $282,342
Project: Florida Statewide Transit Technical Assistance and Training Program
Sponsor: Florida Department of Transportation
PI(s): Staes/Gregg
Value: $337,978
Project: FDOT Triennial Bus System Safety/Security Reviews
Sponsor: Florida Department of Transportation
PI(s): Staes
Value: $524,673
Project: NHI Access Management Course Update
Sponsor: Kittleson & Associates
PI(s): Williams
Value: $16,354