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The U.S. Department of Transportation invests in the future of transportation through
its University
Transportation Centers Program, which awards grants to universities across the United
States to advance the state-of-the-art
in transportation research and develop the next generation of transportation professionals.
In 2005, resulting from work the
UT-ITI began in 2002 and with the support of area transportation agencies, government,
and private industry stakeholders, the
University of Toledo was designated as a Tier II UTC and funded for $500,000 per year
for four years ($2 million).
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Theme
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The theme of this Center is Transportation for Economic Security and Development:
Alternate Energy, Infrastructure Utilization, and Supply Chains. Safe, secure, and
efficient transportation systems are
essential to the economic viability, quality of life, and strength of our nation.
If the U.S. economy is to reach new
heights, the transportation system must be capable of moving people and goods safely,
quickly, and efficiently. This
Center focuses on three critical elements in the transportation system: alternate
energy for transportation,
infrastructure utilization, and supply chain management.
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Overview of University of Toledo UT-UTC
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| Vision |
The vision of the UT-UTC is to develop technology-enabled intermodal
transportation systems and supply chains that promote economic development and quality
of life. It will provide
research, education and training, and planning and technical assistance in developing
and maintaining technology
enabled, efficient, secure, and environmentally sound transportation systems, supply
chains, and logistic processes. It
will emphasize technology transfer to stimulate economic growth and vitality.
The UTC will facilitate the
application and integration of public and private sector ideas, foster cooperation
among the academic partners, and
educate current and future leads who have diverse backgrounds and innovative perspectives.
This UTC will work with other
organizations and institutions to create, pool, and disseminate knowledge that is
critical to the long-term success of
the U.S. economy. The UTC will provide benefits to state DOTs, departments of development,
and transportation planning
agencies. To ensure this, stakeholders will be involved in advisory groups, which
will help to focus efforts and achieve
success as defined by customers.
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| Partners |
The University Transportation Center at The University of
Toledo is a partnership of UT, the lead institution; Bowling Green State University (BGSU) in Bowling Green, Ohio; and Wayne State University (WSU) in Detroit, Michigan. The theme of the University of Toledo UTC is
Transportation for Economic Security and Development: Alternate Energy, Infrastructure
Utilization, and Supply Chains.
Safe, secure, and efficient transportation systems are essential to the economic viability,
quality of life, and
strength of our nation. If the U.S. economy is to reach new heights, the transportation
system must be capable of moving
people and goods safely, quickly, and efficiently.
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