University Transportation Research Center

The University Transportation Research Center (UTRC) leads transportation research in NJ-NY-PR-VI. Based in CCNY. Home of SEMPACT, the USDOT Region 2 UTC.

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🗓️ March 4, 2025 NYSATE Section 10 NYC Mini - Conference

Join the #NYSATE and #ITSNY as we celebrate transportation professionals in the New York state region!

Event Details: https://t.co/0cAdQwa95J

Register: https://t.co/lWX5L41N3x

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UTRC is partnering with @NYC_DOT on two transformative transportation initiatives funded by $16 million in federal grants, using advanced AI and smart technology to innovate urban mobility and sustainable infrastructure.

#TransportationInnovation

https://t.co/wTXSbyy4G3

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UTRC partners with @Waymo to develop autonomous vehicle training curriculum at @BCCcuny's Auto Tech Program. Our initiative will prepare the next generation of automotive technicians for the rapidly evolving AV industry.

#WorkforceDevelopment #SEMPACT

https://t.co/4B6bdBzPOV

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💡#SEMPACT Project Spotlight💡

Project Title: Updating Princeton's Circa 2010 Nation-Wide, Virtual Household. Virtual Individual. Virtual PersonTrip Files to Circa 2020

Principal Investigator: Alain Kornhauser | @Princeton

Project Link: https://t.co/AlZy0u3xRE

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💡#SEMPACT Project Spotlight💡

Project Title: Evaluating A Microhub Pilot Program

PIs: Jose Holguin-Veras, Xiaokun (Cara) Wang, and Sean X. He | @rpi

SEMPACT Priority Area: Green and Resilient Supply Chains

Project Link:
https://t.co/Un4QwLX0YM

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💡#SEMPACT Project Spotlight

Project Title: Reinforcement Learning Methods for Traffic Demand Analysis and Control in Intelligent Transportation System

PIs: Michael Katehakis and Michalis Xyntarakis | @RutgersBSchool

Project Link:
https://t.co/DNZJmn5gNu

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💡#SEMPACT Project Spotlight

Project Title: A Comprehensive Region 2 Transportation Research Needs Assessment Study

PIs:
Camille Kamga, Mahdieh Allahviranloo, Alison Conway, and Yiqiao Li  |  @CUNY

Project Link:
https://t.co/ZRSZhXoKnb

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💡#SEMPACT Project Spotlight 💡

Project Title: Protection Technologies For Bridges Against Overheight Impact

Principal Investigators: Anil Agrawal | @CUNY

SEMPACT Priority Area: Climate Resilient Infrastructure

Project Link: https://t.co/WjSLRqMlTj

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UTRC Transportation Tech Chair @Matt_Daus is moderating a panel discussion on Advancing Clean Transportation in NYC through Public-Private Partnerships at the @NYCDCAS Vehicle Showcase at Queens, featuring all-electric city vehicles representing various departments of NYC.

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Our Transportation Tech Chair @Matt_Daus moderated a panel @CoMotionNEWS “Getting Creative - Innovation Comes in Many Forms", exploring how public & private sectors overcome transportation hurdles from pilot programs, creative legislation, and other out-of-the box solutions.

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Project Link:  https://t.co/DR1IqwMuP7

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💡#SEMPACT Project Spotlight

Project Title: Feasibility of Employee Shuttles for Equitable Mobility Improved Housing Options and Housing Options for Low-And Middle- Income Employees

PIs:
Anil Yazici, Elizabeth Hewit, and Reuben Kline | @stonybrooku

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Dr. Camille Kamga, recently delivered a lecture “Developing Performance Measures for the New York City Connected Vehicle Pilot" at @tudresden_de in Germany as an esteemed guest of Professor Travis Waller in the “Friedrich List”  Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences.

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💡#SEMPACT Project Spotlight 💡

Project: Evaluating The Impact Of Data-Driven Traffic Signal Optimization On Traffic Operations And Safety

PI: Abolfazl Karimpour | @SUNYPolyInst

SEMPACT Priority Area: Inclusive Advanced Technology Innovations

https://t.co/XiHIqA7Qfv

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💡#SEMPACT Project Spotlight💡

Project Title: Transportation Risk and Resilience Metrics

Principal Investigator: Catherine Lawson | @ualbany

SEMPACT Priority Area: Inclusive Advanced Technology and Climate Resilient Infrastructure

Project Link: https://t.co/CFiwE0bKdu

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Happy Earth Day from everyone @UTRCRegion2!🌎

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Commissioner Rodriguez was joined by @NYCMayor, @NYCAging and @NYCBIC for a @CitiBikeNYC ride up car-free Broadway! #CarFreeNYC

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For details of the project, visit: https://t.co/k8QeFW0Fbv

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💡#SEMPACT Project Spotlight

Project: Developing NY Statewide Equity Measures and A Synthetic Dataset for Analysis of Equitable and Sustainable Mobility Technology and Policy Deployments

PIs:
- Kaan Ozbay | @nyuniversity
- Joseph Chow | @nyutandon
- Jingqin Gao | @c2smartnyu

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@NYC_DOT 👏Join us in celebrating their creativity and commitment to driving positive changes in our communities! #CCNY #StudentAchievements #Innovation #EquityInMotion.

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CCNY students presented research at the @NYC_DOT #EquityInMotion Summit!

Yehuda Pollcak’s “Impact of Bikeshare System Development On Community Cycling Activity,” sheds light on the vital aspects shaping urban mobility and community engagement.

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@NYC_DOT Tyler Ortiz's Innovative “Design a Gamified Our Interface for Crowdsourcing Web Application to Improve User Engagement”  aims to transform crowdsourcing web applications and enhancing user engagement.