University of New Orleans Transportation Institute

Resilient Streets with Dr. Billy Fields of Texas State University brought community members together at to discuss the future of resilient streets in New Orleans. The conversation explored the progress New Orleans has made in advancing resilient street design, the challenges that remain, and how community partners can help support the creation of safe, resilient, and welcoming public spaces for all. UNOTI was proud to partner with the New Orleans Complete Streets Coalition and APA Metro New Orleans for this event.

Proud to participate in River Connections: A Science and Strategy Workshop for the Mississippi River Watershed. Dr. Faisal Mallum presented The Cost of Uncertainty: Changing Flow Patterns and the Business of the Mississippi River, highlighting the importance of understanding evolving river conditions and their impacts on commerce and navigation.

The perfect crew to welcome Sail250 to New Orleans ⚓️🇺🇸🤍 Today’s welcome ceremony kicked off an exciting week ahead as tall ships from around the world prepare to arrive along the Mississippi River May 28 – June 1

This week on , Mass Transit Associate Editor Brandon Lewis sat down with Jackie Strohmeyer, a recent graduate from , to discuss the role Geographic Information Systems (GIS) play in public transit. Be sure to check out the episode wherever you get your podcasts.

Link here: https://www.masstransitmag.com/technology/podcast/55376513/infrastructure-technology-podcast-the-role-gis-plays-in-public-transit-planning

Join us Tuesday, May 12 at 12:30 PM CDT for a virtual admissions information session for the PLUS and MPA graduate programs.

Learn more about:
• Program structure
• Admissions requirements
• The application process
• Program FAQs

Programs featured include Transportation, Urban Studies, Urban Planning, and Public Administration.

We hope to see you there!

Please join the New Orleans Complete Streets Coalition, APA Metro Section, and UNOTI for a guest lecture event this month focused on resilient streets!
RSVP with this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScup1TJ6-15PkPhduzEcfmlwOwxBGFfWMAFd8vBE8La0y84mw/viewform

Congratulations to Robert Dexter for winning the MST award!

Congratulations to Jiahao Shi on this new publication in the Journal of Transport Geography, “Electric vehicles and the built environment: Are the relationships different from conventional vehicles?” coauthored with former UNOTI professor Guang Tian and Han Li.
Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0966692326001171

UNOTI is proud to celebrate Carol Short on being named WTS Greater New Orleans Chapter Woman of the Year. This well-deserved recognition reflects her leadership, generosity, and the impact she has on those around her.

Applied Techniques for Transportation Professionals students took to N Broad Street with Django Szilagy from New Orleans Regional Transit Authority to survey accessibility barriers for people walking and using transit!