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Vision

The National University Transportation Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will be an internationally recognized authority and resource that creates knowledge, advances understanding, develops technologies, and prepares leaders to meet the nation’s need for safe, efficient and sustainable infrastructure for the movement of goods.

Mission

To advance technology, knowledge, and expertise in the planning, design, construction and operation of sustainable freight transportation infrastructure through education, research, outreach, training and technology transfer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and its partner institutions.

Theme

Sustainable Freight Transportation Infrastructure and Systems

Freight specific signature areas:

  • Design, Materials, and Construction Processes for Highway, Harbor, and Rail Infrastructure
  • Multimodal Systems Planning and Optimization
  • Traffic Operations and Safety
  • Energy and Environment

The Center will conduct research, sponsor training opportunities, and develop academic coursework and/or continuing education programs reflecting these four areas.

Additionally, the Center will sponsor potential research on performance measurements, policy, economic effects, and emergency management across these specialties.

The Center will work with Consortium partners at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin-Superior, University of Illinois-Chicago and the University of Toledo.