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).
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KAIST Students and Professors Visit TTI
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) recently welcomed visitors from the Korea Advanced Institute for Science and Technology (KAIST) as part of a pilot program funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea.
CIR: Pioneering the Future of Transportation
As the nation grapples with the pressing need for new and improved infrastructure, the Center for Infrastructure Renewal (CIR) stands as a beacon of innovation and research. Located in Bryan, Texas, CIR offers a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to addressing the challenges and demands of modern infrastructure. With a focus on developing sustainable, resilient and efficient […]
TTI Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) recently signed a four-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM).
Three TTI Experts Appointed as Instructors for Engineering Transportation Master’s Program
Texas A&M University’s Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering recently announced the appointment of four new instructors in the Master of Engineering in Engineering for Transportation Professionals program. Joining the program from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) are Jim Cline, senior research engineer; Brianne Glover, research scientist and manager of TTI’s Infrastructure Investment Analysis Program; and Phil Lasley, research scientist and assistant program manager of TTI’s Mobility Analysis Program.
Spotlight on Caroline Golden: From TTI Intern to Communications Professional
The ribbon cutting celebrating the completion of the I-35 Waco Project on Nov. 9 had personal significance for Caroline Golden, who’s done some construction of her own as a result of the project. In 2019, when the project began, Golden was a senior at Baylor University in Waco. Thanks to innate talent, opportunity and a […]
Camp BUILD Visits TTI to Explore Engineering Careers
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) hosted two groups of campers June 23 and 30 from Texas A&M University’s Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering’s Camp BUILD. TTI Senior Research Engineer Melisa Finley and Associate Research Engineer Debbie Albert organized the sessions with support from Texas A&M students and volunteers. Campers watched a live […]
Online Master of Engineering Degree for Transportation Professionals
Introducing an online Master of Engineering degree in Engineering for transportation professionals starting this fall. This groundbreaking program is presented to the transportation community by the Texas A&M University College of Engineering in collaboration with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. On this page: For More Information For more information: For more information on the online […]
TTI’s Participation in the University Transportation Center (UTC) Program
“As director of the Southwest Region University Transportation Center [SWUTC] for 25 years, it was my privilege to help advance the mission of the UTC Program,” says Senior Research Scientist Dock Burke, now retired from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI). “We mentored more than 1,300 college students and reached some 14,000 K–12 students with […]
Over Three Decades of Leadership and Contribution: TTI’s University Transportation Centers
In 1987, the U.S. Congress authorized the U.S. Department of Transportation University Transportation Center (UTC) Program, establishing 10 federal regional UTCs across the country. The UTC Program was designed to improve transportation research in the United States by advancing technology and expertise across multiple modes of transportation while addressing vital workforce needs for the next […]
After Decades of Service, TTI Continues to Provide Leadership with TRB Committees
As the lifeblood of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), the almost 220 standing committees cover all areas of transportation, with a variety of volunteer members from the public and private sectors. Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) researchers currently serve TRB in various capacities, from committee chairs to technical paper peer reviewers to session planners, and […]
WTS Scholarship Awarded to TTI’s Safe-D Graduate Student
TTI Graduate Research Assistant Sirajum (Silvy) Munira is the recipient of a $7,000 scholarship from the Houston Chapter of the Woman’s Transportation Seminar (WTS). The Helene M. Overly scholarship was awarded at the WTS Gala in Houston in March. It’s a competitive scholarship awarded to women pursuing graduate studies in the transportation field. WTS is […]
Unique Transportation-Related Curriculum Being Developed to Inspire Students
After years of inspiring students with their demonstrations of street sign and pavement marking retroreflectivity, researchers at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) have developed a no-cost curriculum that will soon be available to teachers across the country. The curriculum project was made possible with funding from the Safety Through Disruption (Safe-D) University Transportation Center […]
At a Glance: A History of Teaming for Transportation, Education
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Building on a Foundation of Shared Trust, Vision: TTI and Texas A&M’s Zachry Department of Civil Engineering Look Toward the Future
In 1950, Texas A&M College already enjoyed a 40-year reputation for innovative road materials research. That, combined with the college’s land-grant mission of public service, made it a natural home for the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI). The shared connection between academic learning and applied research was embodied in TTI’s first director, Fred Benson, who […]
The Campus As a Classroom: TTI Creates Opportunities for Texas A&M Engineering Students
In March 2016, the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) embarked on the Campus Transportation Technology Initiative (CTTI). Supported by Texas A&M University and funded by President Michael K. Young, the project’s vision is to bring transportation innovation to campus to improve safety, mobility and quality of life. TTI Senior Research Scientist Bob Brydia leads the […]
A Partnership in Progress: TTI, USDOT Celebrate a Half Century of Research Innovations
For the past 50 years, the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) has provided assistance to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to make the nation’s transportation system safer, more efficient and more resilient. Across the DOT’s spectrum of modal agencies—air, highways, motor carriers, rail, transit, maritime, traffic safety, and pipeline and hazardous materials—TTI expertise has […]
Learning by Teaching: Developing Transportation Professionals for Today and Tomorrow
A proverb says that by learning you will teach, and by teaching you will learn. In its mission to educate transportation professionals, the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) has certainly learned from its students. What we take away is that together we can improve the transportation industry — a vital part of everyday life that touches […]
Engineering the future
STI pairs minds with opportunity Imagination. Every good idea begins with it. And inspiring young people to think about the future begins with sparking their imaginations. The Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) coordinates the Summer Transportation Institute (STI) program, which aims to keep those good ideas flowing for years to come. Thinking about the future—and, specifically, […]