1. Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC Southeastern Transportation Research, Innovation, Development and Education Center STRIDE Regional Transportation Center Region 4 Director: Dr. Lily Elefteriadou, University of Florida TRANSPO, Bonita Springs, FL October 30, 2012

2. Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC STRIDE Partners

3. Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC Theme and Objectives Focus research activities in the areas of safety, livable communities and economic competitiveness Expand the workforce of transportation professionals Collaborate closely with State Departments of Transportation and U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) representatives as well as private agencies and professional organizations

4. Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC Vision for STRIDE Activities

5. Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC STRIDE Management Georgia Tech Dr. Mike Hunter Mississippi State University Dr. Burak Eksioglu North Carolina State University Dr. Downey Brill The University of Alabama at Birmingham Dr. Virginia Sisiopiku Florida International University Dr. Mohammed Hadi Auburn University Dr. Al Giffin University of Florida Dr. Ruth Steiner The University of North Carolina Dr. Daniel Rodriguez

6. Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC Overview of Project Topics Research: Congestion pricing, advanced traffic management, sidewalk quality, carbon regulatory mechanisms on supply chain management, emissions modeling for traffic applications, costs of school transportation Education: Public transportation, safety, sustainability, traffic simulation, ped/bike transportation, sustainable pavements Workforce Development: Engineering for girls

7. Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC Student Involvement Very active ITE and WTS student chapters Summer internships for undergraduate students Graduate research assistantships within research projects TRB/Transpo/ITS America papers and presentations

8. Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC Workforce Development Activities Family Engineering Night Transportation Career Day LEGO Robot Vehicle Lesson Plans for Secondary Education Engineering Fair at UF Summer camps on transportation

9. Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC Get involved! Participate in our Regional UTC conference in Orlando, April 4 and 5, 2013 (Rosen Plaza Hotel) –Four UTCs are collaborating to organize the conference: UF, USF, GaTech, MSU –Opportunity for agencies to gather and help set the agenda for regional research, education, workforce development and tech transfer initiatives We are exploring other opportunities for partnerships and we would be happy to discuss any ideas or suggestions you may have!

10. Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC For additional information: www.stride.ce.ufl.edu

11. Southeast Transportation Research Innovation Development and Education - STRIDE - A US DOT Regional UTC Questions and Comments Thank You!