While still an undergrad at the University of Florida, first-year UEPer Gabe Lopez-Bernal created a website called Transit Miami to, in his words, "expose the potential for intelligent growth in a community crippled by urban sprawl, imprudent transit-oriented development, congestion, and an abusive development policy."

A fantastic idea.  But has it worked?  Well, because of his website (and the traffic it has generated), Gabe has been asked to participate in think tanks.  He has attended conferences.  He has given speeches on behalf of Miami's mayor.  And Gabe and his writing team (all current or former transportation engineering and urban planning students) have been featured in numerous newspapers and websites.  So, I think the it's safe to say the answer is yes. 

 Just take a quick look and you'll understand why.