Student News & Awards
UCLA Mobility Center receives $2.5 million federal grant to advance cooperative perception technology
The CP-X initiative will develop systems that let vehicles, infrastructure and road users share real-time awareness to improve safety.
From newcomers to scholars: HBCU students explore transportation research at UCLA
When four Florida undergraduate students arrived at UCLA in late June, they knew little about the field of transportation research. Eight weeks later, they are preparing to submit a paper on the spatial and demographic characteristics of low-emission vehicle users to a peer-reviewed journal.
ITS awards capstone analyzing intersection treatments for safer streets
This year's top student capstone projects looked at street safety, pedestrian plazas and EV charging for renters.
MURP student ‘speaking up’ for equity in transportation and planning
Veronica De Santos spent a semester abroad in Geneva, where she called on global leaders to invest in underrepresented voices shaping the future of sustainability and transportation.
Student research on freeway removal, redesign wins national award
Carolyn Pugh MURP '24 focused her capstone project on the Inner Loop freeway-to-boulevard project in Rochester, New York.
Remembering Hannah King
Hannah King was a transportation planning PhD student and cherished member of our research community. We will miss her intellect, dedication, and one-of-a-kind wit and humor.
Newest postdoctoral scholar brings international perspectives on mobility, equity & access
After receiving his PhD from UCLA this summer, Hao Ding is now focusing on research on supercommuters, transportation finance.
Student projects on bus stop amenities, freeway removal win ITS capstone awards
This year's top projects looked at bus shade and lighting and what happens to communities when a freeway transforms into a boulevard.
Master’s student of the year explores transportation planning through diverse global perspectives
Alejandra Rios Gutierrez, a dual-degree student in urban planning and Latin American studies, was named master's student of the year.
Student research on bus shelter equity takes top national honors
Anne Yoon, a recent MURP graduate, was recognized for her impactful capstone research on bus shelter equity in Los Angeles County.
Five UCLA students win WTS-LA scholarships
WTS-LA, the Los Angeles chapter of the Women's Transportation Seminar International, awarded scholarships to five UCLA graduate students.
Student of the year augments professional data experience with planning knowledge
Monisha Reginald, a master's student studying transportation planning, was recognized by the Pacific Southwest Region UTC.
$7.5 Million in federal funds to establish Mobility Center of Excellence at UCLA
New center directed by Jiaqi Ma will assess the anticipated long-term impacts of increased new mobility technologies and services on land use, real estate and urban design.
Shade, safety for transit riders focus of ITS capstone project awards
This year's top prizes delved into bus shelter distribution in Los Angeles County and gender-based harassment in public transit settings in San Francisco.
UCLA Urban Planning rises to No. 1
Latest ranking of top graduate planning programs by Planetizen puts UCLA Luskin in the top spot
Bills earns rising star award for transportation analysis
The Zephyr award recognizes those who advance transportation and land use decision-making for the public good through improved travel analysis.
Transportation engineering Ph.D. student recognized by PSR
As a doctoral student, Qinhua Jiang led the creation of an AI-based model to help local officials in Louisiana respond to traffic during hurricane evacuations.
PSR awarded $15 million by U.S. Department of Transportation
With this award, the Pacific Southwest Region University Transportation Center expands to 10 campuses, welcomes UC Berkeley and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Three UCLA students win national recognition
UCLA students received three of the top national transportation research awards by the Council of University Transportation Centers.
Seven UCLA students receive WTS-LA scholarships
Second-year MURP students Lucie Wu and Greer Cowan received the top WTS-LA award, the Myra L. Frank Memorial Scholarship.