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.
The City College of New York
Joined November 2009
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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!
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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
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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
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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: utrc2.org/research/projects/…
💡#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:
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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:
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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:
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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: utrc2.org/research/projects/…
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.
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.
💡#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
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.
💡#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
utrc2.org/research/projects/…
💡#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: utrc2.org/research/projects/…
Happy Earth Day from everyone @UTRCRegion2!🌎
Commissioner Rodriguez was joined by @NYCMayor, @NYCAging and @NYCBIC for a @CitiBikeNYC ride up car-free Broadway! #CarFreeNYC
ALT Commissioner Rodriguez and Mayor Adams ride Citi bikes at the front of a pack of cyclists on a street that has been closed to cars
💡#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
For details of the project, visit: utrc2.org/research/projects/…
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.
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.
👏Join us in celebrating their creativity and commitment to driving positive changes in our communities! #CCNY #StudentAchievements #Innovation #EquityInMotion.