Research
The Center serves as an administrator for over $4 million annually of research performed at other universities and by private contractors. The Center is responsible for contract oversight, billing, administration, and follow-up to ensure that quality research is performed on time and within budget.
Through the CTR, the University of Tennessee is the lead institution for the Southeastern Transportation Center (STC), a consortium of 10 universities from five states in the U.S. Department of Transportation's Region IV*. The STC is dedicated to training professionals to address the transportation needs of the region and nation. Operating under the theme of “Transportation Safety,” the STC is a national leader in safety research and training in both highway transportation and public safety modes. It also supports approximately 80 students in transportation related disciplines at member universities and sponsors outstanding individuals pursuing graduate degrees. For additional information, visit the STC web site at http://stc.utk.edu.
The National Transportation Research Center (NTRC), created by the CTR’s partnership with ORNL, DOE, UT- Battelle and the Development Corporation of Knoxville, is a state-of-the-art facility dedicating two-thirds of its 90,000 square foot space to research labs. NTRC has ongoing research projects in the areas of intelligent transportation systems, logistics, safety, vehicle technology and environmental impact and safety issues. For additional information, visit the NTRC web site at http://www.ntrc.gov.
Through programs such as the NTRC and the STC, the CTR provides outlets for students and researchers to make valuable contributions to the future of transportation. The CTR is associated with the UT departments of civil and environmental engineering; marketing, logistics and transportation; and geography.
Transportation research activity at UT and other universities is likely to expand. Studies indicate that between 2000 and 2025 the vehicle-miles of travel will increase by 68%. The CTR and its programs are prepared to anticipate the transportation needs that will accompany such growth.
* Region IV States: Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina
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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