TTI Facilities by Research Area FROM VOLUME 59, NUMBER 2 (2023) The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) stands as a renowned institution at the forefront of cutting-edge transportation research. With world-class facilities and multidisciplinary expertise, TTI is a global leader in shaping safer, more efficient and environmentally sustainable transportation systems. Through innovative facilities in connected…
Driving Innovation Forward: TTI’s EERF Unveils New Cutting-Edge Capabilities FROM VOLUME 59, NUMBER 2 (2023) Accounting for about 29 percent of the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the transportation sector is the largest contributor of GHG emissions in the United States. In an effort to reduce those numbers, the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI’s) Environmental…
Navigating the Future: TTI’s Driving Simulator Presents New Research Opportunities FROM VOLUME 59, NUMBER 2 (2023) Revolutionary advancements in vehicle technology and the changing dynamics of the modern roadway system have propelled the act of driving into uncharted territories, demanding a profound transformation in the driving experience. The current technological landscape — with its manifold…
TTI’s Roadside Safety and Physical Security Division Spearheads Safety and Security Transportation Advancements FROM VOLUME 59, NUMBER 2 (2023) The Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI’s) Roadside Safety and Physical Security Division has been protecting occupants from roadside hazards since the 1960s. From the early days, this facility — located on the Texas A&M-RELLIS campus —…
Seeing the Road — TTI’s Visibility Research Laboratory Built for Visibility Testing FROM VOLUME 59, NUMBER 2 (2023) Seeing the road and everything around it while driving is not a preferred option; rather, it’s an essential component of safe driving. Driving is a visual activity, and as we make our way down a road, we all look…
CIR: Pioneering the Future of Transportation FROM VOLUME 59, NUMBER 2 (2023) 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…
TTI’s Connected Transportation Facilities FROM VOLUME 59, NUMBER 2 (2023) Connected transportation is a major evolution in how vehicles and infrastructure will interact in the future, affecting every facet of transportation safety and mobility. Vehicles and the infrastructure will be able to talk to each other and communicate their real-time conditions. The lifespan of this…
Investigate. Communicate. Innovate. TTI Assists TxDOT in Sharing Local Solutions Statewide FROM VOLUME 59, NUMBER 2 (2023) With more than 12,000 employees and serving a state comprising nearly 270,000 square miles, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is responsible for the largest state transportation system in the nation. To better manage the vastly different mobility…
Rain or Shine: TTI’s SEC Lab Pioneers Roadside Environmental Management FROM VOLUME 59, NUMBER 2 (2023) As the wear and tear of time puts a toll on our roads and our environment, it’s imperative to have measures in place to combat potential issues that may arise. With the ever-changing climate and increasing environmental regulations, now…
TTI News FROM VOLUME 59, NUMBER 2 (2023) Captain Clyde A. Barbour Inducted into Texas Transportation Hall of Honor Captain Clyde A. Barbour was posthumously inducted into the Texas Transportation Hall of Honor at a luncheon on June 26 at Sylvan Beach Pavilion in La Porte, Texas, near his namesake facilities: Barbours Cut inlet and…
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