Funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Dr. Sherrilene Classen, professor and chair of the UF Department of Occupational Therapy, and her research team, conducted a study to assess the acceptance of riding in autonomous shuttles (ASs) among adults aged 50 and older. The study took place in Florida (Lake Nona, Port St. Lucie, and The Villages). Research results revealed an increase in acceptance after subjects rode in ASs but also shed light on challenges such as limited knowledge and distrust in technology. With Florida ranking second in the nation with a large senior population, it is important that mobility and safety are addressed among this population. The results and recommendations provided by the study's team will help FDOT develop educational materials and outreach to help older adults support the adoption of AS ride-sharing services as a viable mobility service. Project Summary Final Report

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Marsha Anderson Bomar, a seasoned transportation engineer from Atlanta, has been elected ASCE's president-elect-elect for 2024. She will be inducted as the 2025 president-elect at the ASCE Convention in Tampa, Florida. She will become the Society's president in 2026. Anderson Bomar emphasizes the importance of transforming civil engineering education and enhancing training opportunities to better serve ASCE's diverse membership and communities. [Read more]

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UF's concrete canoe team won this year's American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Concrete Canoe Competition with their canoe, 'Springseeker.' The competition was held at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. This marks the team's first victory since 2021, adding to an impressive record with four championships in the past decade (2015, 2019, 2021, and 2024). [Read more]

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UF's steel bridge team secured their fourth consecutive win during the 2024 Student Steel Bridge Competition National Finals held on June 1 at Louisiana Tech University.  [Read more]

Are you ready to take that next step forward in your career? Then apply today for the online master's degree program in civil engineering with a concentration in Transportation Leadership at the University of Florida, ranked as the No. 1 public institution in the 2024 Wall Street Journal’s Best U.S. Colleges. This program offers students a curriculum that combines technical expertise with leadership skills, a program created with the working professional in mind who is looking for career advancement within the transportation field. Core courses include Fundamentals of the Transportation Profession, Engineering Leadership, Fundamentals of Engineering Project Management, and Engineering Innovation. Students take an additional six online transportation-related courses. So what are you waiting for? Accelerate your career today by applying to the Online Transportation Engineering Leadership Program

Money Magazine has given UF a 5-star rating on their 'Best Colleges in America' list for offering outstanding value that combines a top-notch education with affordability. This is the second year in a row that UF has received this honor from the magazine. [Read more]

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