Transportation Solutions to Move Your World
The Center for Transportation Research (CTR) has been a nationally and internationally recognized research entity at The University of Tennessee since 1972. Today, CTR has over $10M in sponsored programs, providing increased opportunities for students and researchers. Considering the breadth of our transportation system, the quality of newly graduated transportation students must be of the highest caliber. CTR supports the Tickle College of Engineering’s mission to supply well-educated transportation students to a growing field of transportation professionals.
Background and Focus
The Center for Transportation Research was created in 1970 to foster and facilitate interdisciplinary research, public service, and outreach in the field of transportation at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. It began full-time operations in 1972 and since then has contributed greatly to the overall research program of the university. As a research center under the auspices of UT’s College of Engineering, CTR oversees various programs associated with the education, research, training, and workforce aspects of the transportation field.
The center has three goals: to conduct a program of research in transportation that is recognized for its excellence, comprehensiveness, innovation, productivity, and national leadership; to develop and sustain the technical expertise for high quality transportation research by the faculty and students of UT; and to serve the transportation research, service, and training needs of state and local government, business, and industry in Tennessee, the Southeast region, and the nation.
Values, Mission, and Vision
CTR is dedicated to excellence and integrity in providing effective transportation solutions.
Our mission is to:
- Harness the full resources of the University of Tennessee in the conduct of transportation research.
- Develop and educate the transportation workforce.
- Assist and advise operators and users of the transportation system.
Our vision is to be recognized for excellence in university-based transportation research, education, and service.
