About TSI

What is TSI?

The Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) is a Federal cost recovery agency that develops and conducts worldwide safety, security, and environmental training, products, and/or services for both public and private sectors. The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) is the Institute’s parent organization within the Department of Transportation (DOT).

History

TSI was established in 1971 to assist DOT modal administrations accomplish their mission essential training requirements. Since its inception, TSI has expanded its clientele to keep up with the needs of the Department and transportation industry. The Institute offers premier transit, aviation, pipeline, motor carrier, highway safety, hazardous material, and risk management training nationally and internationally.

How TSI Operates

• Direction and budget oversight provided by the RITA
  
• Operational and logistical support provided by the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
  
• Funded via reimbursable agreements, tuitions, and fees
  
• Associate and contract staff (industry experts) are instrumental in delivery/development of the training
  
• Training conducted at both on-site and off-site locations

Milestones/Achievements

• Graduated 743,000th student in 2007
  
• Acquired university credit for various courses
  
• Train over 25,000 students annually

Sponsors/Programs

• Department of Transportation

Research and Innovative Technology Administration

Federal Transit Administration

Coast Guard

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Federal Aviation Administration

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

• National Transportation Safety Board
  
• Department of Defense (Navy/Army/Air Force/Marines)
  
• General Services Administration/Interagency Committee for Aviation Safety
  
• Department of Interior

Why use TSI?

• Low cost of training
  
• Customer focused
  
• Training developed with sponsor involvement
  
• Nationally recognized training provider with repeat customers
  
• State-of-the-art safety, security and environmental training