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New Study: “Other Drivers” Are a Bigger Threat on the Road
Study suggests most drivers think they're not the real problem.
Texas Transportation Researcher (Vol.50, No.1)
Yesterday’s Inventions, Tomorrow’s Innovations
The state of the art — through research — becomes the state of the practice.
Happy Birthday to Texas Transportation Researcher: 50 Years
While the look and style of writing have certainly evolved over the decades since the inaugural 1965 issue was published, the core goal has remained the same.
Texas Drivers Report Improvements in Some Safety Behaviors
In a study, funded annually by the Texas Department of Transportation since 2010, TTI surveyed Texans’ attitudes toward speeding, driving while intoxicated, distracted driving and seat-belt use.
TTI’s Advanced Traffic Forecasting Helps Austin Prepare for 2035
TTI conducted a recent project, Long-Term Central Texas I-35 Improvement Scenarios, to help local stakeholders in the Texas capital identify potential solutions to the looming mobility problem.
Comprehensive Compaction Monitoring System: TTI Develops 3-Step Process to Measure the Quality of New Asphalt Pavement
The Comprehensive Compaction Monitoring System gives the purchasing agency the confidence of getting a quality mat and that every precaution has been taken to make sure the asphalt will last.
Do Road-User Charges Make Sense for Texas? More States Are Exploring Alternatives to the Motor Fuels Tax
If we think of transportation as another utility service, does it make sense to consider basing the charge in the same way — according to how much we actually use?
TTI Researchers Contribute to the 2014 TRB Annual Meeting
TTI researchers joined nearly 12,000 attendees from around the world at the 93rd annual meeting of the National Academies’ Transportation Research Board.
TTI-UMTRI Partnership: LINK Alliance
It’s the best of both worlds as TTI and the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute join forces in redefining transportation for a connected and automated world.

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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

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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)

TTI News

New Study: “Other Drivers” Are a Bigger Threat on the Road

New Study: “Other Drivers” Are a Bigger Threat on the Road

Three-fourths of Texas drivers in a recent survey say they have talked on a cell phone behind the wheel within the past month, about the same number as ... Read More

Business Aviation, Airport Marketing Key Topics at Texas Aviation Conference

Business Aviation, Airport Marketing Key Topics at Texas Aviation Conference

Spreading the word about the importance of business aviation and airport marketing were key topics at the 2014 Texas Aviation Conference. This year’s ... Read More