With the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data modeling, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) Assistant Research Scientist Chunwu Zhu is reshaping how experts think about transportation…
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) has named Vince Mantero as the next director of the TTI Center for Ports and Waterways (CPW), effective September 8, 2025. Mantero…
Texas A&M University’s 2025 football season kicks off Saturday, Aug. 30, at 6 p.m. against the University of Texas at San Antonio. With more than 100,000 fans expected, gameday…
On Monday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 17, the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI’s) Texas Pedestrian Safety Coalition (TPSC) hosted the 2025 Texas Pedestrian Safety Forum. This annual…
On June 6, 2025, the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) marked its 75th anniversary, celebrating decades of progress, collaboration and innovation in the field of transportation. This milestone…
Sixteen incoming Texas A&M University engineering freshmen visited the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) on June 26, 2025, as part of Camp BUILD — a weeklong summer program…
A joint team from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), led by TTI’s Bradley Trefz and TEEX’s Ray Ivie, recently…
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI) Youth Transportation Safety (YTS) Program is proud to celebrate a powerful new chapter in its mission to engage young drivers. For the…
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI’s) Youth Transportation Safety (YTS) Program has been recognized with the 2024 Innovative Transportation Solutions Award by the WTS San Antonio Region. The honor was presented during the organization’s annual gala on Apr. 10, 2025.
High-speed vehicle pursuits are among the most dangerous situations faced by law enforcement and the public. Each year, these chases result in crashes, injuries and, in too many cases, fatalities. In regions like El Paso, Texas, the frequency of such pursuits has increased sharply, raising concerns among policymakers and communities about how to respond more safely and effectively.
Dr. Anol Mukhopadhyay, manager of the Rigid Pavements Program and senior research scientist at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), has been elected a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) — one of the highest honors awarded by the organization.
For the second consecutive year, the Highway Traffic Monitoring Committee (ACP70), chaired by Ioannis “Yianni” Tsapakis, assistant program manager and research scientist at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, has been honored with the Blue Ribbon Award by the Transportation Research Board (TRB). This year, the committee earned recognition in the Research category for Identifying and Advancing Ideas for Research through the Development of Two e-Circulars Over Six Years and Collaboration with Multiple Committees and Organizations.
The excitement is building as San Antonio gears up to host the 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four, alongside a packed schedule of events, including live music, tailgates and parades. With an influx of visitors, expect increased traffic around the Alamodome and downtown throughout the event. TTI Research Engineer and Community Coordination Program Manager Debbie Albert shares expert tips to make your trip a smooth and stress-free experience.
A multidisciplinary team led by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) has published a new national guide focused on improving the safety of on-street bicycle facilities. National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Research Report 1136: On-Street Bicycle Facility Design Features—A Guide was developed by TTI in collaboration with Toole Design Group, Portland State University and Safe Streets Research & Consulting.
Tom Scullion, a Texas A&M Regents Fellow, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) Research Fellow and registered professional engineer in Texas, celebrates 45 years with TTI on Feb. 14, 2025.
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business Texas Center for Border Economic and Enterprise Development (TCBEED) and the North American Development Bank (NADBank) recently announced the launch of a transformative $250,000 study to analyze the impacts of implementing zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in cross-border trade operations.
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has named two leaders from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) as Regents Fellows for the 2023–2024 fiscal year. Established in 1988, the award recognizes and honors service, extension and research professionals who have provided exemplary professional service to society that has created large and lasting benefits to Texas and beyond.
Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) Division Head and Senior Research Scientist Robert Brydia has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Intelligent Transportation Society of America…
The rivalry is back. With the return of the historic Texas A&M University and University of Texas football showdown at Kyle Field on Nov. 30, College Station will…
Despite more drivers on the road, a historic amount of TxDOT projects have helped reduce traffic delays and ease commutes across the state according to a new report from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI).
Ing. Salvador Fernández Ayala, Presidente de la XXV Mesa Directiva Nacional de la Asociación Mexicana de Ingeniería de Vías Terrestres (AMIVTAC), invited TTI Research Scientist Juan Carlos Espinosa and TTI Associate Transportation Researcher Micah Leonard to present at AMIVTAC’s 50th Anniversary.
Nuro, a leader in autonomous technology, visited the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 as part of its National AI Data Collection Initiative. This visit provided an opportunity for Nuro to explore potential collaborations with TTI while showcasing the company’s latest innovations in autonomous vehicle technology.
As Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton swept through Florida this hurricane season, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) research helped provide support to emergency response entities to safeguard critical…
National Teen Driver Safety Week, scheduled for Oct. 20–26, 2024, is an initiative dedicated to educating parents and teen drivers about the dangers of distracted driving and other critical risk factors. Vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of death for youth under 25 in Texas and the U.S., and young drivers have a higher crash rate than older, more experienced drivers, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The goal of this week is to raise awareness of the challenges teens face behind the wheel, but also highlight the positive behaviors of our youngest road users.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Office of the Assistant Secretary of Research and Technology (OST-R) has been visiting University Transportation Centers (UTCs) to enhance their understanding of the consortiums’ research agenda and to express appreciation and support for their contributions.
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) has been awarded $1.9 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) grants for fiscal year 2024.
Electric vehicles have been gaining popularity, but when it comes to a crash, researchers have suggested that current infrastructure may not make the cut to save lives. A…
A video highlighting pedestrian safety while walking your dog recently has gone viral on Walk. Bike. Safe.’s (WBS’s) Instagram! With over 10 million views, the goal of the video is to draw attention to safe practices on National Dog Day in an entertaining and relatable way.
Footage from a recent electric vehicle crash test performed at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute was featured in a news segment on CBS Mornings. “Electric vehicles raise safety…
Navigating the complex web of resources for motorcycle licensing and safety training just got easier for Texans. The Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI’s) has launched a new website designed to be a resource for riders and instructors.
The Texas Impaired Driving Task Force (TxIDTF) is dedicated to eliminating impaired driving across the state. Comprised of law enforcement, prosecution, prevention, advocacy, media development/communications and more, the task force works diligently to combat one of the leading causes of traffic fatalities in Texas. To honor those making significant contributions to this mission, TxIDTF, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, annually presents the Texas Impaired Driving Safety Awards.
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) successfully concluded its 2024 Summer Internship Program on Aug. 2, marking another year of impactful engagement with students through hands-on transportation research. Held over 10 weeks at the Texas A&M RELLIS Campus, the program was a collaborative effort between the Center for Advancing Research in Transportation Emissions, Energy, and Health (CARTEEH), the National Center for Infrastructure Transformation (NCIT) and the Southern Plains Transportation Center (SPTC).
On Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) researchers shared their research at the Customs and Border Protection El Paso Field Office (EPFO) 2024 Annual Trade Fair. The event, themed “Building Toward the Future,” gathered representatives from state, local and federal agencies focused on enhancing cross-border transportation.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced on Aug. 9 that it is awarding a $19.2 million grant to Texas under the Saving Lives with Connectivity: Accelerating V2X Deployment program to advance connected and interoperable vehicle technologies. The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) will receive the grant for the Texas TRUST Project: Transforming Roads, Unleashing Smart Technologies that will serve as a national model to accelerate and spur new deployments of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies. The Texas grant was awarded as part of a $60 million grant package awarded to Arizona, Texas and Utah.
Thomas C. Lambert — former president and CEO of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston METRO) — was inducted into the Texas Transportation Hall of Honor on June 12 during a ceremony at the Omni Houston Hotel.
As the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates, the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is leading the charge in safety innovation. Roadway departure crashes, responsible for approximately one-half…
American commuters spent 54 hours stuck in traffic in 2022, matching exactly their experience from 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic forced a brief but sharp decline in daily travel delay, according to a new study by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.
What normally draws crowds to Bryan-College Station are the roaring Texas A&M Aggies. However, for two weekends in June, new faces will be attracting a new set of visitors to Aggieland. With a capacity hold over 100,000 fans, Texas A&M University’s Kyle Field is set to welcome a plethora of soccer fans and country music enthusiasts into its stands—and its surrounding streets—on June 8 and June 15, 2024. Additionally, Olsen Field will host the NCAA baseball super regionals from June 8–10.
Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI’s) Associate Agency Director Bill Eisele and recently retired Senior Research Engineer Kevin Balke have been recognized as 2022–2023 Regents Fellows.
Since its launch in October 2020, the You in the Driver Seat (YDS) app has revolutionized data collection efforts in combating distracted driving among young drivers. Developed by Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI’s) Youth Transportation Safety (YTS) program — which seeks to save lives and prevent injury among youth through education, empowerment, and peer-led outreach — the YDS app promotes safe, distraction-free driving to individuals aged 16 – 25.
