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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 29, 2023

MTI Explores Ways to Improve Public Transit

An MTI research associate explored avenues to improve public transit infrastructure planning to reduce costs and shorten timelines.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 8, 2023

FTA Announces Grants for Research to Improve Bus Safety

Recipients will demonstrate technologies that reduce bus collisions, improve facility operations, and improve the accessibility and efficiency of service. 

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 18, 2023

Study Evaluates How to Kill Bacteria on Public Transportation

Led by the Vancouver Coastal Health medical microbiology team, researchers tested for virus-killing capabilities, including surrogates for COVID-19 and Noroviruses.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 2, 2023

FRA Launches New Rail Safety Program

The new program will advance research and development efforts that seek to improve the safety, performance, and sustainability of freight, intercity passenger, and commuter rail.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 21, 2023

USDOT Announces Funding for Safety Research

Project focus areas include, but are not limited to, improving the mobility of disadvantaged populations to mitigating the impacts of extreme weather.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 14, 2023

MTI Research Shows How Transit Can Lead to Social Change

MTI's research found that transit frequently fails to work as a public service or as an adequate alternative to driving.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 8, 2023

FTA Announces Funding to Explore Transportation Insecurity

Research indicates that transportation insecurity is a factor in persistent poverty.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 25, 2023

Study Reveals Shocking Number of People Who Prefer Public Transport Over Driving

The research investigated over 8,000 peoples’ attitudes in eight major global cities.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 16, 2022

Navetty Project Shuttles Now Autonomous

The Navetty research program aims to promote industrial R&D in the region.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 12, 2022

Research Shows How Shared AVs Improve Cities

A study funded by the National Science Foundation, led by College of Science and Engineering professor Zhi-Li Zhang, examined one potential solution: shared automated vehicles (SAVs).

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