February 23, 2023
We are delighted to announce that The Alabama Transportation Institute at The University of Alabama is part of TWO of the recently announced U.S. Department of Transportation University Transportation Centers (UTC). A big thank you to…
February 7, 2023
For us in transportation research, January is an exciting month because of the Transportation Research Board annual meeting in Washington, DC – with over 10,000 attendees focused on the latest research in transportation.
December 19, 2022
As we wrap up 2022, we are grateful for the dedication that our faculty, affiliates, researchers, and students put into the work they produce. Our FY2022 Annual Report is in the works and be sure…
November 17, 2022
November has turned out to be quite a newsworthy month! From celebrating the Cyber Security Lab opening to innovative technology being installed near the future Smart Communities and Innovation Building, we have been making waves…
November 14, 2022
The Annual Grant Program of the Rebuild Alabama Act (RAA) signed in March 2019 requires ALDOT to allocate at least $10 million annually from the state’s share of gas tax revenue for funding of eligible…
November 9, 2022
This week, Alex Hainen, Associate Professor of Civil, Construction, & Environmental Engineering, implemented a GRIDSMART GS3 vehicle detection system on campus at the intersection of Peter Bryce Blvd. and Randall Way. This is the first…
October 20, 2022
This month we invited our faculty affiliates to our first Open House in Cyber Hall. We were thrilled with the turnout, with representatives from various disciplines across campus. Our Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center…
October 12, 2022
UA Event date: October 21, 2022 | 1-5pm Four workshops, sponsored by Alabama universities throughout the state, are being held to enhance understanding of potential ideas and projects to strengthen disaster resilience for buildings, transportation,…
September 27, 2022
Racing is in Cole Frederick’s blood. The Montevallo native grew up with his dad who did drag racing, and he and his father tinkered and toiled over many cars and trucks during Cole’s younger years.
September 27, 2022
A lot of hurdles remain before the emerging technology of self-driving personal and commercial vehicles is common, but transportation researchers at The University of Alabama developed a promising, inexpensive system to overcome one challenge: GPS…