The push toward autonomous vehicles is strong in the Lone Star State, home of the Texas AV Proving Grounds Partnership. If you think your car will be driving you anytime in the near future, think again. Known as driverless or self-driving vehicles, autonomous vehicles are in the spotlight. But while the auto, tech and ride-share […]
Archives for February 2018
Energy Secretary Perry Tours RELLIS Campus, Meets TTI Researchers
In introducing U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry during his visit to the Texas A&M University System’s RELLIS Campus on Feb. 16, Chancellor John Sharp said Perry, A&M Class of ‘72, is making Aggies everywhere proud. Perry, the first Aggie Governor of the state of Texas, spoke at the newly completed Center for Infrastructure Renewal […]
Driving High vs. Driving Drunk: We Still Have a Lot to Learn
By Troy Walden, Ph.D. At more than 10,000 in 2015, the number of alcohol-related traffic deaths in the U.S. has remained relatively constant in recent years, representing nearly a third of all highway fatalities. The total tends to change by only a few percentage points from year to year. At roughly the same time, though, […]
We Need Automatic Braking on Trains, but It’s Going to Take a Lot of Hard Work
Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s Gregory Winfree, J.D., and Allan Rutter weigh in on rail safety A number of high-profile passenger rail crashes have captured public attention recently. Although their circumstances may differ, the tragedies are a grim reminder that train safety belongs high on our list of transportation policy priorities. A long-distance train from New […]
TTI Partners with MSU to Study Workforce Changes from Connected, Automated Vehicles
Transportation jobs of the future, especially driver jobs, may be dramatically different thanks to the impact that connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) will have on the transportation industry. The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is taking part in a workforce study designed to inform policymakers, employers and employees of the inevitable changes, and the potential […]
TTI/TAMUS Members Schedule of Presentations at TRB
TTI and Texas A&M University Zachry Department of Civil Engineering researchers were selected to present papers at the annual Transportation Research Board (TRB) meeting this month on multiple topics, ranging from infrastructure and safety, to economics and the environment. The TRB 97th Annual Meeting will be held January 7–11, 2018, at the Walter E. Washington Convention […]
Taking Border Performance to the Next Level
by Sushant Sharma In the transportation research business, we use the term “performance measurement” when we measure how a certain aspect of our transportation system is operating. For example, through crash reporting we can tell you with certainty how safe a road is operating, or, through commute times, how well traffic is flowing. Safety and […]
Austin Region Ridesharing Survey Now Open
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute and the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute are seeking your input regarding if and/or how the entry and exit of ridesharing companies in and out of the Austin market may have impacted your travel behavior. Please visit the Austin Region Transportation Network Company Survey to share your experiences, attitudes […]
TTI Shines at 97th Annual Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting
Numerous Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) researchers and students were recognized during the Transportation Research Board (TRB) 97th Annual Meeting January 7–11, in Washington, D.C. This year’s gathering of transportation professionals from around the globe included more than 5,000 presentations in nearly 800 sessions and workshops. TTI Executive Associate Director Katie Turnbull was officially appointed […]