20.760 — University Transportation Centers/Research & Development
- Federal Agency:
- research and innovative technology administration, department of transportation
- Program Website:
- http://utc.dot.gov.
- Authorization:
- 49 U.S.C. 5338, 5505, and 5506.
- Headquarters:
- Research and Innovative Technology Administration; Office of Innovation, Research, and Education (RDT-30); Department of Transportation; 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room 2440; Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: (202) 366-4434.
Program Summary and Objectives
To provide grants to nonprofit institutions of higher learning for the purpose of establishing and operating university transportation centers that conduct research, education, and technology transfer programs addressing regional and national transportation issues.
Examples of Projects Funded
See Agency website.
Program Accomplishments
The University Transportation Centers Program began in fiscal year 1988. Each center is extensively involved in research directly related to regional and national transportation issues. The centers also educate hundreds of students each year and built partnerships with state and local government as well as industry.