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About TTI

  • About TTI
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The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System. For 70 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity and unmatched technical expertise. Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals.

Our Expertise

We are a diverse, interconnected group of 700 professionals, students and support staff from 38 different countries. TTI staff are recognized state, national and international leaders known for their credibility, technical expertise and reputation for objectivity. TTI also plays a key role in educating the next generation of transportation professionals, training students both in the laboratory and in the classroom.

With expertise in engineering, planning, economics, policy, public engagement, landscape architecture, environmental sciences, data sciences, social sciences and more, TTI professionals are thought leaders in their fields. They produce practical, implementable products and strategies, and ensure that our sponsors have the research-based results they need to make informed decisions.

Texas A&M Transportation Institute (logo)Since 1950, experts at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) have developed solutions to the problems and challenges facing all modes of transportation.

Mission

TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer.

Vision

TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society.

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TTI by the numbers

$74.7 million annual research expenditures; 200+ students; 400+ professional researchers; 200+ public and private sponsors; 700+ annual projects.

Focus Areas

  • Planning and Operations
  • Connected Transportation
  • Policy
  • Economics
  • Environment
  • Safety
  • Human and Behavioral Studies
  • Security
  • Freight Movement
  • Infrastructure
  • Workforce Development
  • Mobility

Facility Highlights

bridge performance test bed

Bridge Performance Test Bed

large box truck striking guard rail at proving ground

Proving Grounds

Visibility Research Laboratory

Visibility Research Laboratory

Asphalt Innovation Laboratory

Asphalt Innovation Laboratory

Driving Simulation Laboratory

Driving Simulation Laboratory

inclined soil bed at sediment erosion control lab

Sediment and Erosion Control Laboratory

school bus in the environmental emission research facility

Environmental and Emissions Research Facility

Smart intersection test facility at the RELLIS Campus.

Smart Intersection

Structural and Materials Testing Laboratory

Structural and Materials Testing Laboratory

monitor at the computer modeling scanning facility

Computer Modeling and Scanning Facility

Locations

Headquarters

  • College Station
  • Bryan — RELLIS Campus

Urban Offices

  • Arlington
  • Austin
  • Dallas
  • El Paso
  • Laredo
  • Houston
  • San Antonio
  • Waco
  • Washington, D.C.

International

  • Mexico City, Mexico
  • Doha, Qatar

TTI Presence

Texas

Mexico City, MexicoWashington, D.C.Doha, Qatar

International Reach

TTI International Reach Map

asteriskAngola • Argentina • Australia • Azerbaijan • Belgium • Bolivia • Belize • Brazil • Canada • Chile • "China, People's Rep" • Colombia • Costa Rica • Denmark • Dominican Republic • Ecuador • El Salvador • Estonia • France • Germany • Guatemala • Honduras • Hong Kong • Ireland • India • Italy • Jamaica • Korea (South) • Kosovo • Latvia • Lithuania • Macedonia • Mexico • Namibia • New Zealand • Nicaragua • Panama • Peru • Philippines • Portugal • Puerto Rico • Qatar • Saudi Arabia • Spain • South Africa • Sweden • Taiwan • United Arab Emirates • United Kingdom • United States of America • Uruguay • Venezuela

Research Sponsors

TTI has a vast network of more than 200 public and private research sponsors. A sample list includes the following.

U.S. Department of Transportation Other U.S. Government Agencies State Departments of Transportation National Academies of Science Metropolitan Planning Organizations Regional Transportation Agencies Cities and Counties Transit Agencies Airports Private Industry Consulting Firms Professional Associations Universities

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