Programs & Initiatives

The CTR has several programs beneficial to members of industry, business, government and educational organizations including:

The Southeastern Transportation Center is a consortium of 10 universities in the US Department of Transportation's region IV, chartered under the theme “Transportation Safety.” The University of Tennessee, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, North Carolina A&T, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, North Carolina State, the University of Florida, the University of Kentucky, the University of South Florida and Vanderbilt comprise the STC. The STC is dedicated to training professionals to address the transportation needs of the region and the nation. The Center is a leader in safety research and training in both highway transportation and public safety modes. The University of Tennessee is the STC's lead institution.

The Tennessee Traffic Safety Resource Service (TTSRS) provides training and educational/informational programs and materials to traffic safety educators and law enforcement agencies, advocates and concerned citizens. TTSRS is focused on reducing traffic fatalities, injuries and costs on Tennessee roadways. The materials distributed are diverse and include child passenger safety, occupant protection, teen driving, aggressive and distracted drivers as well as alcohol related issues. Funded by a grant through the Governor’s Highway Safety Office, TTSRS has been in existence since 1991 at the UT CTR.

Tennessee Transportation Assistance Program (TTAP) fosters a safe, efficient and environmentally sound transportation system by providing training, technical assistance and technology transfer materials to all cities and counties across Tennessee. TTAP is staffed to provide local roadway agencies with direct technical assistance on highway and traffic engineering issues.  Thus, TTAP serves as a sort of extension service for small town and rural county highway agencies.  One of TTAP’s major functions is to provide training workshops and short courses that address the needs of local transportation agency staff and other transportation professionals.

The Tennessee Vans Program is a statewide van service that provides vehicles, insurance, maintenance and fleet management assistance to public agencies and private non-profit groups that need a cost effective means of travel. Tennessee Vans are used to transport individuals to and from work sites, to and from job-training sites, or to other events and activities that facilitate the mobility of persons served by the sponsoring organizations. Another programs within Tennessee Vans is the Knoxville Commuter Pool.

Center for
Transportation Research

309 Conference Center Building
600 Henley Street
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-5255
Fax: (865) 974-3889

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