@CTRUTAustin

Center for Transportation Research @UTAustin || #transportation research & education

 Austin, Texas
ctr.utexas.edu
Joined May 2011
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CTR - UT Austin retweeted
ITS Berkeley@BerkeleyITS10 Jan 2023
.@CTRUTAustin Geoffrey Potter, Center for Transportation Research, @VTTINEWS Abhijit Sarkar, @BerkeleyLab, smart cities director Jane Macfarlane, @UrbanLogiq Mark Masongsong discuss Are We There Yet?: Discussing Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning #TRBAM
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2/2: post-earthquake inspections of bridges and infrastructure. Link: youtu.be/eFStjYONIdI #SharingInnovation #TxDOTResearch @CTRUTAustin
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1/2: Seismic activity in Texas has drastically increased over the last decade. Although mostly minor, this increased activity has prompted researchers from the University of Texas to develop new seismic models to help @TxDOT prioritize
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"What water does is rather than reflecting the light back to the source, it just diffuses the light because of refraction." - @CAEE Prof. Chandra Bhat weighs in on why it's so hard to see road striping at night on @KUT's @ATXplained: kut.org/transportation/2022-…

Why is it so hard to see lines on Austin roads at night?

Your grip on the steering wheel tightens as you squint to find the road markings and avoid smashing into another car.

kut.org
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The first female crash test dummy has only now arrived npr.org/2022/11/01/113337522…
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CTR - UT Austin retweeted
CTR - UT Austin@CTRUTAustin24 Oct 2022
Join @utexasite & UT's WTS either in person or online for a presentation on policies that encourage walking & cycling with urban planning professor @buehler_ralph this Friday, 10/28, at 2pm. Hope to see you there!
Flyer for Texas Transportation Presentation by guest speaker Virginia Tech Professor Ralph Buehler titled "Walking & Cycling Levels Plus Safety in the US vs Europe. When: Friday, Oct 28, 2022, 2-3 pm in ECJ 3.122 or online in Zoom Room 985 3691 2519.

ALT Flyer for Texas Transportation Presentation by guest speaker Virginia Tech Professor Ralph Buehler titled "Walking & Cycling Levels Plus Safety in the US vs Europe. When: Friday, Oct 28, 2022, 2-3 pm in ECJ 3.122 or online in Zoom Room 985 3691 2519.

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Share your thoughts on how Austin's downtown street network can work better to meet the needs of today and the future with the #ACTPlan. Take the survey here: bit.ly/3OVxZWO
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CORRECTION: The application and election dates for the Pedestrian Advisory Council and Bicycle Advisory Council are as follows: PAC Sept. 18: Last day to apply Oct. 3: Elections BAC Oct. 4: Last day to apply Oct. 18: Elections
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What do you want to see more of in downtown Austin? Maybe less of? The #ACTPlan needs your help to envision the most functional street network for the heart of our city. Take a few minutes and share your ideas. English: bit.ly/3OVxZWO Spanish: bit.ly/3JoD20F
Elements of a street

ALT Elements of a street

Elements of a sidewalk

ALT Elements of a sidewalk

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Join featured speaker, @jefftravillion tomorrow at the Lebermann Forum for a discussion on Transportation and Affordability! Jeffrey currently serves on the Travis County Commissioners Court as alongside being Chair of the CapMetro Board and has 30+ yrs of managment experience.
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Did you missed our latest Distinguished Lecture with Dr. Chandra Bhat (@CTRUTAustin's D-STOP/@ut_caee)? No problem! You can join the premiere right now: myumi.ch/Qen73
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Way to go, UT-Austin, on TxDOT project 0-7028! TTI made a video summary report on combining best practices to improve pavement performance. Press play on the video: youtu.be/LdHzpiY-tqs #SharingInnovation #TxDOTResearch @TxDOT @CTRUTAustin
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Today is the last day to share comments on the Cypress & Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy! Help us improve the creek and trail at 3rd Street and the surrounding area. Add your comments via shoalcreek.mysocialpinpoint.…. @downtownatx
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There are just a few days to submit your comments on the draft Transportation Criteria Manual rewrite! Make your voice heard about the future of infrastructure such as bikes, urban trails, parking and much more! Check out the #ATXTCM at ow.ly/jiX750COHqQ.
A metrobus pulls up to a redesigned sidewalk at a traffic light with the caption: Transportation Criteria Manual Rewrite, last call for comments before December 31!

ALT A metrobus pulls up to a redesigned sidewalk at a traffic light with the caption: Transportation Criteria Manual Rewrite, last call for comments before December 31!

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CTR - UT Austin retweeted
UT Austin CAEE@ut_caee13 Nov 2020
Reminder to vote for @LeiteBuild's SXSW Panel today! Voting is open until November 20th. Link to "Experiential Climate Science" proposal below! panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/10…
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We're asking the community to review + comment on the draft of a new Transportation Criteria Manual. What's a TCM? Well, it sets the rules, requirements, and technical guidelines for building mobility infrastructure in Austin. Comment by Dec. 31, 2020! speakupaustin.org/transporta…
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Teamwork makes the dream work. 🤝🙌 Just ask Kristie Chin, @CTRUTAustin's director of civic innovation, as she joins us on the latest episode of The Drive Forward Podcast. 👷‍♀️🎙️ Check it out: ow.ly/PmVt50CgXWs
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Are you a college student or faculty member wondering "what's this Prop A I keep hearing about?" This forum is for you! mailchi.mp/capmetro/ask-me-a… | @UTAustin @UTVotes @utaustinparking @CTRUTAustin @HustonTillotson @accdistrict @stedwardsu @Concordia @txst @UTStaffCouncil @UTSOA
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Join us today for our virtual Brown Bag with guest speaker Lonny Stern to discuss @CapMetroATX #ProjectConnect sites.utexas.edu/cm2/2020/09…
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@CM2_UTC invites you to our first virtual Brown Bag of the fall semester on September 15 with guest speaker @lonnystern of @CapMetroATX discussing #ProjectConnect! Please check out our website for details and Zoom link: sites.utexas.edu/cm2/2020/09…
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