Capabilities
SOLVING TOMORROW’s CHALLENGES TODAY
Research
CAPABILITIES
At the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), we take a forward-looking approach to solving today’s most urgent and complex transportation challenges. Our research spans all modes, blending decades of applied expertise with an eye on the future. From reducing congestion and improving mobility to enhancing safety, sustainability and resilience, our work delivers data-driven solutions with real-world impact.
Each of our focus areas reflects where we’re making a difference — and where we’re going. These pillars of innovation highlight the depth of our research and the direction of our priorities, supporting decision-makers, agencies and communities across Texas and beyond.
Technology
Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV)
Mobility
Human Factors
Energy
Data Innovations
Technology
Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV)
Mobility
Human Factors
Energy
Data Innovations
Technology
Driving innovation to transform transportation systems
TTI is at the forefront of transportation technology, advancing tools like artificial intelligence, real-time monitoring systems and smart infrastructure. From developing adaptive traffic signals to deploying logistics-based drone systems, we collaborate with public and private partners to make transportation safer, more efficient and more resilient.
Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV)
Advancing vehicle systems for safe, smarter travel
TTI leads cutting-edge research in vehicle-to-everything communication, automated driving systems and real-world deployment. Working with automakers, federal agencies and technology providers, we ensure CAV technologies prioritize safety, scalability and interoperability as we move toward more connected transportation networks.
Mobility
Creating solutions that move people and communities forward
We improve movement for all by developing data-driven strategies to reduce congestion, optimize transit and streamline freight logistics. Our work focuses on expanding access, supporting economic growth and designing transportation systems that reflect the diverse needs of all communities.
Human Factors
Designing systems with people at the center of safety and access
Understanding how people interact with transportation systems is at the core of our work. TTI research explores how decision-making, risk perception and compliance affect safety outcomes for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and transit users — helping shape policies and infrastructure that put people first.
Energy
Exploring sustainable energy strategies for transportation’s future
TTI continues to research electrification as part of a broader focus on energy in transportation. By examining how electric vehicles (EVs) interact with existing infrastructure, grid demands and policy frameworks, TTI is helping identify challenges and inform decisions related to future mobility and energy systems.
Data Innovations
Turning complex data into smarter decisions
From traffic monitoring to infrastructure planning, TTI transforms massive transportation datasets into insights that drive smarter decisions. We specialize in data collection, storage, analysis and visualization — helping agencies harness the full power of information across all modes.
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