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What Texans Think About Their Transportation System
TTI research initiatives like those profiled in this issue are helping Texans at all levels.
Compressed Natural Gas Bus Fleets in Texas
In 2009, Dallas Area Rapid Transit began a fuel-transition program to replace its transit bus fleet with compressed natural gas–fueled buses and to construct the necessary refueling infrastructure by 2012…
TTI Transit Research Highlighted at APTA Annual Meeting
TTI researchers conducted a pre-conference workshop at the APTA Annual Meeting highlighting many of the important issues facing transit systems.
TTI Becoming Known for Expertise in Retrofitting Bridges
Transportation research often focuses on finding safer and more efficient ways of doing things. A case in point is older bridges.
Most Texans Support More Funding for Transportation, New Poll Shows
The first Texas Transportation Poll conducted by TTI’s Transportation Policy Research Center examines the travel behaviors and opinions of registered voters in Texas.
One Is the Costliest Number — Managing Travel Demand to Reduce Congestion, Increase Mobility
The No. 1 culprit for traffic congestion is single-occupancy vehicle travel — our reliance on driving ourselves wherever and whenever we want to go.
TOSTADA Uses Stacked Data Layers to Provide the Best “Bang for the Buck”
If the concept of layering works for a popular Mexican food dish, why can’t the same concept work when analyzing data to prioritize roadway improvements?
Teens in the Driver Seat Aims at Promoting Safer Driving in 100 New High Schools
TTI’s Teens in the Driver Seat® program and State Farm® are enhancing their longstanding and successful relationship to prevent teenaged deaths in automobile crashes.
88th Annual Transportation Short Course Focuses on the Future
With a new leader at the helm and significant changes in how we travel on the horizon, the Texas Department of Transportation held its 88th Annual Transportation Short Course.

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Texas Transportation Researcher - Volume 50, Number 4 -- cover

A compressed natural gas bus in the DART bus fleet

TTI employees staff the TTI booth set up during the APTA Annual Meeting along with DART public transit buses.

photo showing an example of a bridge railing needing to be retrofitted

graphic: Texas Transportation Poll Results

vehicle traveling with a single occupant

Graphic identifying the individual layers used in the TOSTADA analysis model.

graphic of a 'Safe Driving' meter at the maximum level

Mobility Infrastructure Safety Economics & Policy Freight
Movement Human & Behavioral Studies Security Environment Workforce
Development

Mobility

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

Infrastructure

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

Safety

The Texas A&M 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 & Policy

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

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 & Behavioral Studies

Human & behavioral studies 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

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)

Today's Issues

What Texans Think About Their Transportation System

Researchers at TTI’s Transportation Policy Research Center recently completed the first Texas Transportation Poll. The study examines the travel behaviors and opinions of more than 5,000 registered voters in Texas, and its results say a lot about what Texans think about daily transportation choices, challenges, funding, and solutions. For more information: tti.tamu.edu/policy/texas-transportation-poll/ WATCH NOW

TTI News

Register Now For the 2015 TDS Summit

Register Now For the 2015 TDS Summit

Planning is underway for the 2015 Teens in the Driver Seat (TDS) Summit on May 17-19 in San Antonio, ... Read More

Fitzpatrick, Briaud Receive Regents Awards

Kay Fitzpatrick and Jean-Louis Briaud were each named recipients of The Texas A&M University System’s ... Read More

TTI Requests Input Regarding Transportation Reinvestment Zones

TTI Requests Input Regarding Transportation Reinvestment Zones

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is requesting input from county and city officials regarding ... Read More

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