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Dr. Dimitra Michalaka's transportation engineering journey began with a single moment of inspiration at age 12. Then the University of Florida shaped her career path. Students, don't miss her words of advice at bit.ly/4r0wM3z #GatorNation #TransportationEngineering

Last fall, three students completed an MS in civil eng/transportation leadership, each from construction, policy & consulting backgrounds, showing that no single path directly leads to becoming a transportation leader. Why did they choose the program? bit.ly/3OuMtm8

The UFITE student chapter has done it again! They have won the Florida-Puerto Rico ITE District Traffic Bowl for the eighth consecutive year. How are they preparing for the Grand Championship in Detroit? Find out at bit.ly/4rwri1o #ITE #TrafficBowl #Transportation

From small-town Puerto Rico to supporting major engineering and architectural firms with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Miguel Lugo has built a career rooted in transportation and public service. The full story at bit.ly/40r4CDW @uprmayaguez #UFAlumni #GatorNation

The WTS Gator student chapter at UF is building leaders through networking, mentorship, and hands-on experience. Led by Rebeca Peche and a driven executive board, the impact is real. Read full story at bit.ly/4c6VWtD #WTS #StudentLeaders #Transportation

Adaptive cruise control and other driver-assist features are in many cars these days, but not understanding how to use them can put drivers at risk. A UF study is identifying important knowledge gaps and how industry leaders can respond. bit.ly/3MqmlIv #ADAS

Headed to TRB 2026? We've put together a full list of all posters, presentations, and contributions from our UFTI-affiliated researchers! To view a flippable version, visit: issuu.com/ufwertheim/doc… UFTI Reception Mon., Jan. 12, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Calico #TRB2026 #TRBAM

Happy Holiday's from the University of Florida Transportation Institute!🐊 🎄 ☃️

How does a student go from environmental engineering and plant science to developing an interest in transportation engineering? Learn how it all began for the @UF graduate student at bit.ly/4pnqBWG @UFWertheim @essie_uf

Sometimes, a single class in college can spark a career built on innovation, inspirational leadership, and real-world impact. Find out how @UF cultivated a passion that continues to drive Seckin Ozkul’s career. bit.ly/3K8HLsc @UFWertheim @essie_uf @CUTRUSF @USF

Study conducted by @essie_uf and @Auburn shows using GPS data from smartphones can lead to new insights about where and how people access food. More at bit.ly/4ochN5k @UFWertheim #GPS #BigData #SmartPhones #FoodAccess #Spatiotemporal #PublicHealth #HealthyCommunities

Who would have thought the household garbage that makes its way into landfills could be turned into byproducts used for building roads, sidewalks, and buildings? Find out about this UF study at bit.ly/48sSsz6 @UFWertheim

Happy Thanksgiving from the University of Florida Transportation Institute. 🦃 🍂 #Thanksgiving2025 #UFGators (Image generated by Microsoft Copilot)✨

From geography to transportation engineering: A triple Gator's journey to transportation engineering. Read about Ally Recalde's journey! 🐊 🐊🐊 Read more at bit.ly/4ofW3W5 #GoGators

AI-focused, multi-university research could help improve wildfire evacuation planning. An article written by Dave Schlenker, communications manager with the H.W. College of Engineering's marketing and communications team. More at bit.ly/44fhWgZ @UFWertheim @xileizhao

How the University of Florida transportation engineering program helped to launch one alumna’s career🤩 More at bit.ly/4o6TPs4

A recent UF study exposes the caveats of using big data in multimodal transportation planning. More at tinyurl.com/5e6uz2pc

CEAE Professor Alexandra Kondyli was featured in an article from her alma mater, the University of Florida, where she spoke about her career and her transportation research here on campus. Read more: transportation.institute.ufl.edu/2025/11/18/how… @_UFTI

We are hiring for two faculty positions! ✅Associate/Full Professor & Director of the UFTI See details: bit.ly/4hsz20k ✅Assistant/Associate Professor & Director of the I-STREET Lab. See details: bit.ly/4ncYOa1

To keep pedestrians and bicyclists safe in Key West, researchers at the UFTI and the city are developing a comprehensive Safety Action Plan guided by the Vision Zero philosophy. Read more at bit.ly/4nJX0X5 @City_of_KeyWest @MyFDOT @UFWertheim