The UFTI-T2 Center will be offering many training sessions July, August, and September. Use the calendars in the attached PDF to find a session that is convenient for you – the dates in the calendar link directly to registration pages.… Read More
Month: June 2020
FDOT Research Quarter 2 2020 Summary
Florida boasts one of the most active and innovative transportation research programs in the U.S. Each quarter, the UFTI-T2 Center prepares a summary of both completed and newly funded research. Use the link below to open a PDF that contains this quarter’s summary. As… Read More
Update from the Florida Occupant Protection Resource Center
We used to think change came slowly. Now we know change can come in the blink of an eye and with little notice. As we all adjust to our new reality, we are going to have to discover new ways… Read More
Update from the Florida Ped-Bike Safety Resource Center
Greetings from the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Resource Center! We hope that in these uncertain times, you and your loved ones are safe. As we navigate life in a new era, we want to reassure you that we are dedicated to keeping you… Read More
Transportation Safety Center Begins a New Cycle of Road Safety Activities
The Transportation Safety Center (TSC) is housed at the UFTI-T2 Center and its focus is to enhance the safety on local and county roads in small rural counties in Florida, where local resources for this kind of analysis are often limited. Levy County is one of six counties selected for assistance in the most recent cycle of this project. The safety methodology adopted in this study was… Read More
UFTI-T2 Center Receives Grant to Evaluate New Technology: Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuator
Deployment of the autonomous truck-mounted attenuator (ATMA) in Florida has the potential to significantly increase worker safety and save taxpayer costs during highway maintenance and construction. The evaluation will identify strengths and limitations and conduct a cost-benefit analysis of the… Read More
Director’s Message Quarter 2 2020
The UFTI-T2 Center is a beehive of activity – even though our “hive” on UF East Campus is empty! Despite our current work-from-home situation, the Center’s activities in training and research and our safety programs are as active as ever. As with many of our readers during the pandemic, our… Read More
UFTI-T2 Center offers FDOT MOT trainings virtually
UFTI-T2 Center offers the Florida Department of Transportation Maintenance of Traffic/Temporary Traffic Control trainings virtually. Typically, these FDOT trainings are held in-person only, to assist in keeping transportation professional current with their certifications and continue educational opportunities – FDOT has… Read More
UFTI-T2 Center Pilot Escort Flagging training students praise virtual trainings
UFTI-T2 Center provides pilot / escort flagging training opportunities virtually. Typically, qualified escorts for over-sized loads attend an in-person training course in Florida – this is no longer the case. With the Center for Disease Control strongly urging individuals to stay home to decrease… Read More
Quarter 1 2020
In This Newsletter: Director’s Message Upcoming Courses and Training Center News Florida Occupant Protection Resource Center (OPRC) Update Florida’s Pedestrian and Bicycling Safety Resource Center (SRC) Update Transportation Safety Center (TSC) Update FDOT Research Completed FDOT Research Projects, November 2019… Read More