Projects
LCTR is actively involved in research in transportation planning, transportation safety, geographic information systems (GIS), traffic operations, public transportation, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and transportation database development.
Active Projects:
Intelligent Transportation Systems
- Integrated Corridor Management and Advanced Technologies for Florida
- Exploring Potential Uses of ITS Communication Backbone for Civil Infrastructure Applications
- Best Practices in the Use of Hybrid Static-Dynamic Signs
- Evaluation of Non-Intrusive Traffic Detection Systems for Incident Management on Arterial Streets
- Development of Software to Support ITS Data Visualization and Incident Alarms
- Incident Delay Estimation and Associate Benefits
- ITS Research, Computer, and Miscellaneous Support for FDOT District 4
- Technical and Research Support for ITS and Traffic Engineering Projects for FDOT District 6
- Synthesis of the Advance in and Application of Fractal Characteristics of Traffic Flow
- Ramp Metering Feasibility Study on I-95 in Broward County
Public Transit
- Analysis of Movable Bus Stop Boarding and Alighting Areas
- Development of Florida Transit Information System (FTIS) 2013
- Automated Transit Stop Inventory Model (ATSIM) Development and Technical Support
Highway Safety
- In-Service Performance Evaluation (ISPE) for G4 (1S) Type of Strong-Post W-Beam Guardrail System
- Before and After Safety Study of Roadways Where New Medians Have Been Added
- Comprehensive Study to Reduce Pedestrian Crashes in Florida
- Improved Processes for Meeting the Data Requirements for Implementing the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) and SafetyAnalyst in Florida
Transportation Planning
- Partnership to Develop an Integrated, Advanced Travel Demand Model and a Fine Grained Time-Sensitive Network, Strategic
- Towards a Holistic Understanding of Quality of Life: An Analysis of Activity-Travel Patterns on Non- Mid-week Day
- Planning for Incorporating Ancillary Demands in the Next Generation FSUTMS
- Traffic Management Centers: Challenges, Best Practices, and Future Plans
- Traffic Incident Management Program Assessment and Performance Measures
- NYMTC Best Practices Model (BPM) Base Year Update and Validation -2010
Completed Projects:
- Use of Dynamic Traffic Assignment in FSUTMS in Support of Transportation Planning in Florida
- Integrated Environment for Performance Measurements and Assessment of Intelligent Transportation Systems Operations
- Integrated Database and Analysis System for the Evaluation of Freeway Corridors for Potential Ramp Signaling
- Development of Florida Transit Information System (FTIS) 2012
- SR-836 Express Bus Service Study
- Validation Test for Using Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology in Special Transportation Service (STS)
- Florida Advanced Public Transportation Systems Program
- Conserve by Transit II
- Preparing Florida for Deployment of SafetyAnalyst for All Roads
- Standardization of Crash Analysis in Florida
- FSUTMSonline and Standard Reports Support
- Needs Assessment for Transit and GIS Data Clearinghouse
- Miami-Dade Most Dangerous Locations for Elderly Pedestrians
- Development of 2060 Florida Transportation Plan (FTP) Web Portal
- Development of Florida Transit Information System Version 2011
- NW 67 Avenue Traffic
- A Methodology for Performance Measurement and Peer Comparison in the Public Transportation Industry
- Enhancing CRASH to Support New HSIP Reporting Requirements
- Evaluation Tools to Support ITS Planning Process
- Development of a Data Framework for FSUTMS
- Traffic Management Center Simulation Development
- Technical Assistance for Miami-Dade Transit Service Planning Section
- Decision Support Tools in Support of Operations of Traffic Management Centers
- Development of Web FTIS Versions 2009 and 2010
- Development of Standard Reporting Templates for FSUTMS
- Use of Advanced Analysis Tools to Support Freeway Corridor Freight Planning
- Tools for Simulation of Service Patrol Operations
- Development of Web FTIS Version 2008
- APTS Technical Assistance to Miami-Dade Transit
- Evaluation Tools to Support ITS Planning Process: Development of a Sketch Planning Tool in FSUTMS/Cube Environment
- Florida Turnpike Smart Highways Phase 2 (FutureSHOC)
- South Dade Busway Feeder Study
- Development of APTS Data Archiving and Mining System (ADAMS)
- Development of Prototype GIS Systems for Transportation Model Networks for FSUTMS
- Development of a Computer-Based Training (CBT) Course for the FSUTMS Comprehensive Modeling Workshop
- Evaluation and Refinement of Incident Detection Strategies for Major Urban Arterial Streets
- Analysis of State Initiatives and Mobility Management Planning
- Transportation Mobility of Low-Income Workers – Where, When, and How?
- Using Data from an Electronic Fare Collection System to Identify the Travel Behavior of Seniors and the Disabled Community
- Development of a Web-Based Reporting System to Use Transit ITS Data to Help Improve Services for Special Populations
- Case Studies and Standardization of Reporting Requirements for Specialized Transportation Services for Transportation-Disadvantaged Populations
- Development of a GIS-Based Decision Support System for Prioritizing Transit Facility Investments for Disabled Riders
- Hurricane Evacuation Planning for Disadvantaged Populations
- Attracting Elderly Drivers to Public transportation: Issues and Concerns
- Feasibility Study on the Use of Personal GPS Devices in Paratransit
- Lane Marking/Striping to Improve Image Processing Lane Departure Warning Systems
- Benefit-Cost Analysis of FDOT District 4 Fort Lauderdale SMART SunGuide ITS Operations
- Advanced Public Transportation Systems Technical Assistance for Miami-Dade Transit Service Planning Section
- Technical Support to CUTR Projects
- Development of Automated Transit Stop Inventory Model (ATSIM) Version 3.0
- Development of a Florida Modeling Portal
- Development of Web-based Florida Transit Information System (FTIS)
- Vehicle Occupancy Data Collection Methods, Phase II
- A GIS-Based Decision System for Intermodal Security and Safety
- Integrating Data and Models for Analysis of Freight Movements on Multimodal Transportation Systems for Florida
- Simulation Analysis of Ramp Metering Project on I-95 in Miami-Dade County
- QA/QC of South Florida 511 Traffic Information Services
- Coordination of Specialized Transportation Services for Transportation-Disadvantaged Populations: Issues and Solutions
- Procurement and Technology Transfer of Florida Automated Transit Stop Inventory Model (ATSIM)
- Evaluation of Non-Intrusive Traffic Detection Systems for Incident Management on Arterial Streets
- Development of Florida Transit Information System (FTIS) Version 2005
- Comparing Short-Term Traffic Projections with Traffic Counts The JUATS 2015 Model
- A Study of Alternative Land Use Forecasting Models
- Computer Support for Regional Transportation Management Center
- Accuracy Standards for FSUTMS Transit Model Validation
- A Transit Ridership Model based on Geographically Weighted Regression and Incorporating Service Quality Variables
- Updates of Florida Crash Reduction Factors and Countermeasures to Improve the Development of District Safety Improvement Projects
- Evaluation of Reverse Commute Program at Miami-Dade Transit
- Improving Warehousing and Distribution Process at Miami-Dade Transit
- Interventions for Addressing Issues Relevant to Bus Maintenance and Repair at Miami-Dade Transit
- Development of Spatial Functions and Databases for the Design and Evaluation of Transit Routes and Stops
- Vehicle Occupancy Data Collection Methods
- Development of an Automated Bus Stop Data Collection and Analysis System
- Development of Florida Transit Information System (FTIS) Version 2004
- Web Support for RAPTS (Resource for Advanced Public Transportation Systems) Program
- Optimization of Transit Network to Minimize Transfers
- Development of a Prototype Computer-Based Training Course for FSUTMS
- Alternatives for Estimating Seasonal Factors on Rural and Urban Roads in Florida
- Calibration of Highway/Transit Speed Relationships for Improved Transit Network Modeling in FSUTMS
- Development of Florida Transit Information System (FTIS) Version 2003
- Identify Equilibrium of Land Use and Transportation Investments Using Spatiotemporal Analysis Tools
- Operational Performance Models for Freeway Truck Restrictions
- SW 107 Avenue Transit Greenway Study
- Incorporating Automatic Feedback into FSUTMS for Equilibrium and Peak Spreading Modeling
- Development of Life Cycle and Seasonal Resident Trip Production Models for FSUTMS
- Refinement of FSUTMS Trip Distribution Methodology
- Development of Florida Transit Information System (Phase II)
- Development of Operational Performance Models for Bus Lane Preferential Treatments
- FSUTMS Mode Choice Modeling: Factors Affecting Transit Use and Access
- Welfare to Work in Transportation Planning
- Environmental Justice: Working with Community-Based Groups in Transportation Planning
- Florida Elder Roadway User Program
- Integrating Land Use and Transportation in a GIS Visualization Tool
- Environmental Education and Outreach in Little River Edison Communities
- Skills Awareness Education to Enhance Driving Ability and Promote Self Regulation
- Hispanic Occupant Protection Program
- Development of a Transit Planning Information System
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Considerations at Roundabouts
- Implementation of a GIS-Based Tool for Visualizing Transportation and Land Use Interaction
- Off-System Annual Average Daily Traffic
- Safety Belt Usage in Minority Communities in Dade County
- Pedestrian Safety in Hialeah
- Environmental Education and Outreach in Little River Edison Communities
- Interventions to Promote Pedestrian Safety at Urban Intersections
- Identification and Classification of Typical Crash Patterns in Florida
- At-Grade Busway Planning Guide
- Intermodal Guideway Transit Systems
- Demographic Impact on Urban Guideway Transit Systems
- Airport Ground Transportation
- Evaluation of the Level of Service and Capacity Relationship of the Rail Rapid Transit Systems
- Benefits and Implementation of AVL in Transit Properties in the U.S.
- Temporal GIS and Its Applications to Transportation
- Airport Intermodal Center Design Seminar
