Research Topics
Transportation research at the U of M encompasses many disciplines and subjects. You can view our research within the broad topic areas below.
You can also find research by keyword.
- Planning
Effective planning of transportation networks and the relationships between transportation and land use. - Environment
The impacts of transportation on the natural environment and human health. - Traffic Operations
Efficient real-time management of complex transportation systems. - Safety
Preventing vehicle crashes and other traffic-related incidents that claim thousands of lives every year. - Traffic Modeling and Data
Advanced simulation technologies that let researchers and professionals develop better solutions to traffic-related problems. - Security
Protecting the transportation system and its users from crime, terrorist activity, natural disasters, and other threats and disruptions and developing transportation strategies for evacuation and mitigation. - Intelligent Vehicles
Systems and technologies that help drivers operate their vehicles safely and efficiently under a variety of conditions, ranging from normal driving to hazardous situations. - Economics
Economic impacts of transportation systems and projects, pricing of transportation facilities, and transportation financing strategies. - Freight
The movement of goods via all modes of transportation. - Pavements
Materials and techniques to produce safe, economical roadways and airport runways. - Bridges & Structures
The use of steel, concrete, and other building materials for bridges and other transportation structures. - Maintenance
Repair and upkeep of roads and other transportation facilities. - Construction
Effective management of complex construction projects and development of innovative construction technologies. - Mode
Research spanning the spectrum of transportation modes, including: - Research Implementation
Activities that help transfer research results to practice.