News All the latest from the Urban Transportation Center Rural Public Transit Yields a Multitude of Financial and Other Benefits SEPTEMBER 2025 – Impacts of transit in general and rural transit in particular are not well understood, especially when it comes to attributes such as return on investment (ROI). A robust demand-response public… PhD Candidate Reece Fisher Returns to UIC A graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago with a Bachelor of Science degree, transportation scholar Reece Fisher was hosted by the UTC this summer to continue her studies to complete her doctoral… Visiting Post Doc Researcher Dr. Anteneh Afework Mekonnen Shares Thoughts on Chicago and UIC The weeks between semesters provide an opportunity for scholars from around the world to spend time at academic institutions. During July and August, the Urban Transportation Center hosted a visit by Dr. Anteneh… Postdoctoral Researcher Dr. Ali Mohammadi Joins UTC A research scholar with experience in studies that center on sustainable transportation, transit-oriented development, ways to reduce car dependency, and other relevant areas joined the Urban Transportation Center research staff this summer. The… A Landmark Deal Just Reshaped the Future of US Rail Plans are underway to create the nation’s first transcontinental freight railroad. As noted in this report published July 30 by Newsweek, Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railroad have announced some details. UTC… UTC Research Presented at 2025 Transport Chicago Conference The very successful Transport Chicago 2025 conference June 6 featured a tremendous agenda of keynote talks, panel presentations, and sessions. The day-long event also included a poster session. Seven student researchers from the… UTC Has Strong Presence at 2025 SRI Conference Last month, Chicago was the location for the 2025 Sustainability Research + Innovation Conference, a three-day event “focused on action-forward, knowledge-based and inclusive approaches to sustainability.” This year marked the first time the… Farewell to UTC Associate Director for Research Programs Dr. Paul Metaxatos on His Retirement Last week, faculty, staff, student researchers, and former colleagues gathered to bid farewell to Dr. Paul Metaxatos, Research Associate Professor and Associate Director for Research Programs, at the UTC to celebrate his retirement.… Chicago Public Transit Funding Shortfall Generates Media Coverage At the conclusion of the legislative session May 31, the Illinois General Assembly failed to provide a funding package to offset the projected $771 million shortfall projected by Chicago’s public transit service bureaus… UTC Recognizes Recipient of 2025 DiJohn Memorial Scholarship Award A UTC graduate research assistant with a “fascination” for all forms of urban transportation was awarded the 2025 Joe DiJohn Memorial Scholarship Award. Our sincere congratulations to Eamon Lauster, who has participated in… 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 15 Next
