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Mission
"Our mission is to improve transportation through innovative applied research, education and development of future transportation leaders, and practical, relevant, career-building training for transportation professionals.”
We pursue our mission by the following actions:
Education:
- Offering an interdisciplinary graduate program in transportation engineering
- Providing specialized transportation courses for undergraduate engineering students
- Providing internship programs both internally and in partnership with other organizations
- Offering tailored professional training programs designed to support practicing transportation professionals
- Offering seminars, distinguished lectures, workshops, and conferences
Research:
- Conducting multi-disciplinary research addressing complex transportation challenge
- Developing and evaluating strategies that improve safety, mobility and sustainability in transportation systems, and the ability to construct, maintain, and operate transportation infrastructure
- Working cooperatively and collaboratively with other research organizations and disciplines
- Investing in technologies that support transportation research
Service:
- Supporting local, state, and federal government agencies on transportation initiatives
- Actively participating in professional societies
- Providing general transportation information to the public
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