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Dr Siddartha Gulhare new post doctoral research engineer at the UTC

Research Engineer Dr. Siddhartha Gulhare Joins UTC

Dr. Siddhartha Gulhare, a transportation researcher specializing in travel behavior, passive mobility data, machine learning, and data-driven behavioral modeling, recently was appointed Research Engineer at the Urban Transportation Center. At the UTC, Dr.…

UTC recognized six students for awards in 2026

Student Scholars Honored at UTC Awards Reception

Six student scholars representing three University of Illinois Chicago colleges were recognized the afternoon of April 29 for receiving scholarship awards managed by the Urban Transportation Center. At a casual reception held in…

Dr. Sudipta Roy joined UTC research staff

UTC Welcomes Post Doctoral Research Associate Dr. Sudipta Roy

Dr. Sudipta Roy, a transportation engineer and researcher specializing in traffic operations and safety modeling, has been appointed to the position of Post Doctoral Research Associate at the Urban Transportation Center. At the…

A fatal grade crossing train accident could have been prevented

UTC Media Insight on Two Transportation Stories

The future of the Waymo self-driving cars in Illinois and a fatal accident at a rail grade crossing in Elgin made the news in early December of 2025.  UTC Director Dr. P.S. Sriraj…

UTC participation at TRB 2026 Annual Meeting

Team UTC and TRB 2026 in January

The Transportation Research Board 2026 Annual Meeting will bring thousands of transportation researchers and academics, government and private sector representatives, and many other interested parties to Washington, D.C. January 11 to 15. Here…

Reece Fisher UTC visiting scholar

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…

New UTC Researcher Dr. Ali Mohammadi

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…

Proposed freight rail merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern

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…