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Freight Shuttle System Promises the Next Historic Milestone in Freight Movement

Picture a system in which transporters powered by electric motors carry trailers from trucks and containers from ships on an elevated track above existing highway right-of-way, safely separated from passenger traffic. … Read More
Looking into the Retroreflective Glass

As the paint–glass bead mixture used in roadway markings for light retroreflection is applied to the road, degrades over time, and is reapplied, what effect does it have on the people handling it and on our environment? … Read More
High Crash Rates Among Hispanics and Military Prompt Study

TTI’s Center for Transportation Safety is beginning to examine the reasons why two distinct population groups — Hispanics and U.S. military personnel — are experiencing above-average crash rates. … Read More
Fighting Congestion with Technology: The New Frontier

A technological revolution is underway that has transportation leaders, government officials and even attorneys abuzz with questions and hope about what it could mean in solving a growing and costly concern — congestion. … Read More
A Blueprint for Sustainability

Sustainability — a popular, emerging concept — has become a key consideration in the delivery and operation of transportation infrastructure, and at all levels of government. … Read More
Energy Developments and Our Roadways: Impacts and Strategies

In recent years, there has been a boom of energy-related activities in Texas, but many short- and long-term impacts on the state’s right-of-way and infrastructure are not properly documented. … Read More
Alcohol Studies Center Transfers to TTI

Alcohol related statistics are staggering and have led Maury Dennis, with the Center for Alcohol and Drug Education Studies, to dedicate his career to educating the public about problems caused by alcohol and drug abuse. … Read More
Looking Out for Pedestrians

Two recent research studies on pedestrian crossings have aimed at making crosswalks safer and more efficient. Both studies are influencing national standards and making conditions better for pedestrians. … Read More

Mobility

A range of mobility issues, from measuring the problems to estimating the benefits and evaluating solutions are addressed by researchers at the Texas Transportation Institute. (Read More)

Infrastructure

The Texas Transportation Institute focuses on research areas such as planning, construction and maintenance to help improve our nation's infrastructure. (Read More)

Safety

The Texas Transportation Institute is at the forefront of exploring ways to prevent vehicle crashes and soften the blow society suffers from each one. Read More

Economics

From funding mechanisms to infrastructure design to border security, TTI researchers are seeking innovative answers to the age-old question: How do we pay for this? (Read More)

Freight Movement

TTI is investigating innovative solutions that support the use of multiple modes of transportation, facilitate freight transfer, reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality and provide alternative fuel and funding options. (Read More)

Human Factors

Human factors research at TTI encompasses a broad range of research areas such as human performance, technology design and human-computer interaction. (Read More)

Workforce Development

Workforce development at TTI educates our future transportation professionals by showing students the many opportunities that await them as engineers and planners. (Read More)

Environment

Using refined measures, new controlled laboratory studies and behind-the-scenes computer modeling, TTI research helps all Texans breathe a little easier. (Read More)

Security

TTI researchers are actively involved in projects involving barrier testing, border security and hazardous materials transport to help secure our nation. (Read More)