University of New Orleans Transportation Institute

University of New Orleans Transportation Institute The University of New Orleans Transportation Institute focuses on the role of transportation in crea

The 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 fo

r 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.

LIFTOFF Louisiana is officially taking flight! ✈️🚁Last week’s launch at the Houma-Terrebonne Airport brought together le...
09/02/2026

LIFTOFF Louisiana is officially taking flight! ✈️🚁

Last week’s launch at the Houma-Terrebonne Airport brought together leaders from aviation, technology, industry, universities, and local communities to kick off a new effort focused on the future of advanced aviation in Louisiana. Based in Houma, LIFTOFF Louisiana will help create opportunities to test new aircraft technologies and explore how they can be used safely in real-world operations.

Lauren Pigott had an awesome summer at Ports America! ⚓💜💛During her internship, Lauren worked on sustainability and ESG ...
08/26/2026

Lauren Pigott had an awesome summer at Ports America! ⚓💜💛

During her internship, Lauren worked on sustainability and ESG reporting, safety initiatives, environmental compliance, and a Scope 3 employee commuting analysis. She also got a firsthand look at port operations and how the different parts of transportation and logistics come together.

A special thank you to Kelli Hardesty and the Ports America team for welcoming Lauren, sharing their knowledge, and making the experience such a positive one!

What a great summer of learning, new experiences, and connections. Way to go, Lauren!

Resilient Streets with Dr. Billy Fields of Texas State University brought community members together at to discuss the ...
06/03/2026

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. Fais...
06/03/2026

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 t...
05/27/2026

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

Join us Tuesday, May 12 at 12:30 PM CDT for a virtual admissions information session for the PLUS and MPA graduate progr...
05/07/2026

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!

Congratulations to Robert Dexter for winning the MST award!
04/29/2026

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 ...
04/15/2026

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

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