University of South Florida researchers have developed a technology using cell phones to enable people with brain injuries and other cognitive disabilities to use public transportation. ...more

January 5, 2009

Thirty-four years ago, Congress responded to a fuel shortage and rising gas prices by creating a national 55 mph speed limit. ...more

July 17, 2008

When consulting firm Tindale-Oliver and Associates asked employees recently what they wanted from the company, one request kept coming up: more support for alternative commuting. ...more

June 20, 2008

As gas prices reach new highs, Americans are driving fewer miles. A study by the U.S. Department of Transportation shows the sharpest decline ever for March. Compared with the same month a year ago, U.S. motorists drove 11 billion fewer miles. ...more

May 28, 2008

Keep your car, but use it less. It's an option known as "car-lite," which is green-speak for relying on a bicycle, public transit or your own feet most of the time, instead of cranking up your automobile. ...more

November 5, 2007

Car-less University of South Florida students could get an alternative to their usual transportation choices - walking, riding bicycles and taking buses - under a program that's showing up at campuses nationwide. ...more

October 15, 2007

TAMPA - Car-less University of South Florida students could get an alternative to their usual transportation choices - walking, riding bicycles and taking buses - under a program that's showing up at campuses nationwide. ...more

October 14, 2007

The dangers from tropical storms continue long after clouds blow away. Engineers at USF's Center for Urban Transportation Research looked into a threat most of us wouldn't think about: missing stop signs. ...more

September 29, 2007