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About

I-STREETTM (Implementing Solutions from Transportation Research and Evaluation of Emerging Technologies) is a “living lab” on the University of Florida’s (UF) campus, surrounding roadway networks, and across the state of Florida. It is housed in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering’s UF Transportation Institute (UFTI).

Advanced technologies such as autonomous vehicles, smart devices, and sensors are tested and deployed through I-STREETTM to enhance mobility and safety. I-STREETTM is a collaboration between the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the City of Gainesville (CoG), and the University of Florida’s Transportation Institute (UFTI) aimed at advancing transportation technology development and deployment. The Gainesville I-STREETTM network is connected to the CoG’s Smart Traffic Center and offers an ideal testing location for technologies related to all modes of transportation.

Fast Facts

  • $10M+ Invested in I-STREET™ since inception (2017)
  • 10+ Industry testing partners and 80+ industry connects
  • 180+ Faculty and students part of UFTI
  • 20+ Pedestrian and bicyclist safety devices deployed
  • 80+ On-Board Units (OBUs)
  • 150+ Road Side Units (RSUs)
  • 200+ Miles of roadway networks

I-STREET™ Timeline

2017:

  • FDOT funds planning of I-STREET™ Living Lab
  • I-STREET™ is born
  • RFI issued for industry collaborations
  • FDOT funds the I-75 connected vehicle (CV) instrumentation project

2018:

  • Real-time signal control optimizer for AVs tested
  • CoG residents meet the AV shuttle

2019:

  • Work begins to develop a data analytics database
  • 27 Intersections instrumented (SPaT Trapezium)
  • Pilot project for pedestrian safety system on UF campus from the State of Florida

2020:

  • CoG/RTS launch AV shuttle in Gainesville
  • School zone/bike warning project completed
  • The bike rack sensor project for transit buses is completed

2021:

  • Evaluation of the connected system along I-4 begins
  • AV shuttle phase II, new route to UF campus
  • I-STREET/Co-Motion Miami for Mobility Challenge

2022:

  • Stakeholder alliance with FDOT and FHWA to evaluate the CARMA ecosystem
  • Advances in CAV simulation
  • VISSIM framework published
  • Plans for industry outreach begin

2023:

  • Completed first phase of the interstate-4 (I-4) study
  • Co-hosted “Florida Plugfest” at Suntrax
  • Organized statewide industry showcases with 40 companies
  • Formed industry partnership program
  • Received official legislative recognition from the State of Florida