ATI recently participated in the inaugural trip of the annual Alabama Roadshow, hosted by the Joint Transportation Committee of the Alabama Legislature. The goal of this event is to showcase unique transportation features and projects within Alabama to state representatives. This year’s theme, “Bridging Alabama,” took the legislators to their first stop: the Gee’s Bend…
As we welcome our students back to campus, it's essential we highlight the dedicated efforts of our faculty, researchers, and students throughout the summer. In this newsletter you will read about how ATI is building on its technical knowledge to focus on research and education efforts that address human-centered aspects of transportation.
Welcome to the July Newsletter! This month has been incredibly busy, with plenty of thought-provoking publications and multiple conference presentations by our researchers.
Thought-provoking articles, exciting institute and affiliate news, upcoming conference opportunities, and updates on our past and present students.
This month we announced exciting director changes for ATI and CAPS, along with Spring awards for ATI and ENG students.
As is always the case, April was full of faculty and student recognition and awards. Whether it was for outstanding research or in competition, our affiliated faculty and students truly shined this semester.
Currently the executive director of the Alabama Transportation Institute, Parrish was appointed by President Stuart R. Bell to oversee the Office of Research and Economic Development effective May 27.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A proposal led by The University of Alabama to strengthen the Deep South’s role in production and support of electric vehicles was selected by the National Science Foundation to be developed further. The $1 million planning grant from the NSF Regional Innovation Engines program positions UA and its partners, the University of…
The Highway Traffic Safety Unit of the ADECA Law Enforcement and Traffic Safety Division is seeking your feedback to help enhance our traffic safety efforts for increased effectiveness. The Highway Traffic Safety Unit of ADECA administers grant funding focused on behavioral programs to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities. Survey results will be reviewed by the Highway…
This month we secured several new projects. We focus on three of them here: (a) a SMART grant in collaboration with the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham; (b) a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program funded by NSF on security and privacy of energy and intelligent transportation systems; and (c) one of our two…
