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Chancellor Donde Plowman and several other people in orange kayaks on the Tennessee River.

Tennessee RiverLine Celebrates Official Launch

posted on May 25, 2021

The Tennessee RiverLine launched its public phase, moving from concept to implementation, with cheers, confetti, and the dedication of 60 kayaks bound for river communities.

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Two people ride white e-scooters in an urban area.

New Study Addresses E-Scooter Safety

posted on May 6, 2021

A new study by Professor Chris Cherry and graduate student Nitesh Shah gives city managers and policymakers data on e-scooter accidents to make long-term decisions for transportation policy.

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A bridge in Morgan County, Tennessee, made with fiber-reinforced polymer composites.

New Composite Bridge Showcases Sustainable Solution

posted on April 13, 2021

A heavily trafficked bridge in north central Tennessee is equipped with a fiber-reinforced polymer composite material bridge deck embedded with fiber optic sensors that give critical performance and safety data, providing a sustainable solution for aging infrastructure.

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Screenshot of WAZE map at the intersection of I-40 and TN-92.

Professor’s Research Creates New WAZE of Collecting Traffic Data

posted on February 15, 2021

Professor Lee Han is partnering with WAZE for Cities on research that demonstrates the potential of crowdsourced data.

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A man wearing a jacket and sunglasses straddles a motorcycle and looks at a mountain vista.

Professor’s Research Could Reduce Fatal Motorcycle Crashes

posted on February 10, 2021

Beaman Professor Asad Khattak leads a project addressing three critical safety issues related to motorcyclists: crash risk factors, especially how brightly colored or reflective clothing relates to crash involvement; helmet type and fit; and motorcycle training and education programs.

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Several people navigate kayaks through a narrow pass in a river.

TVA Joins UT as Principal Partner in Tennessee RiverLine

posted on January 26, 2021

TVA’s elevated commitment of a $1.2 million investment will accelerate the progress of the Tennessee RiverLine, North America’s next great regional trail system.

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