Spotlight
"Transport Beyond Oil: Policy Choices for a Multimodal Future" Book Released!
Order your copy of this new book edited by UNOTI Director John Renne and Billy Fields from Island Press and receive a 25% discount with code 5TRANSPORT at checkout. This book has been featured on the radio, television news and on Streetsblog.org. Click here for more details or to purchase. A Podcast from the March 22 book launch event and seminar featuring several of the book's authors at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, D.C. is available here.
All Things Local NOLA April: The Social Bicycling Scene
Catch the April episode of All Things Local NOLA, WGSO 990 with UNOTI's John Renne. Host Kevin Fitzwilliam talks about social bicycling in New Orleans and how to get involved with social bike groups. Also , how to stay safe and protect your bike? Today’s guests include: John Renne of UNO’s Transportation Institute, Marin Tockman of Bike Easy, Raquel Smith of Crescent City Pedalers and Bill Katzenmeyer and Josh Baer of NOLA Social Ride
The Merritt C. Becker, Jr. University of New Orleans Transportation Institute
The Merritt C. Becker, Jr. University of New Orleans Transportation Institute (UNOTI) focuses on the role of transportation in creating a sustainable, livable and resilient future. Faculty and staff associated with the Institute are recognized for their expertise in:
- Transportation Policy for Sustainability, Livability, Resiliency and Disaster Recovery
- Maritime and Port Planning
- Evacuation Planning for Carless and Vulnerable Populations
- Transit and Streetcars
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning and Safety
- Transit Oriented Development.
UNOTI combines applied research, outreach and education to impact positively the transportation field from the local to the international spheres. The work done at the Institute continues to be integral in the post-Katrina recovery of New Orleans, and vital to the overall sustainability and economic competitiveness of the nation.
Mission Statement
The UNO Transportation Institute will provide educational, service, and research initiatives incorporating both passenger and freight systems serving the New Orleans region, the Gulf Coast, the United States and the world. The Institute will promote innovative policies and practices for the users and providers of transportation through academic programs, theoretical and applied research, outreach activities, as well as strategic partnerships with both the public and private sectors. The UNO Transportation Institute will use interdisciplinary collaboration to maximize its impact.