The Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) is an
inter-institutional research center, administered by North Carolina State
University. Located within Centennial Campus, ITRE conducts research, education, and provides technical assistance for a variety of surface transportation issues. ITRE serves all 16 campuses of the University of North Carolina (UNC) system.

News and Events

ITRE papers accepted for presentation at 88th Annual Transportation Research Board (TRB) Meeting / NCSU/ITRE Reception

ITRE staff will be making presentations on their recent research findings, displaying posters, and participating in panels and workshops at the TRB's annual Washington, D.C. event, January 11-15, 2009. Full information on ITRE participation can be found here»

Attending the Annual Meeting? We cordially invite you to a reception on January 12. See the invitation for venue and times»

One of the ITRE'S research presentations at TRB, the "Working Concept of Accessibility: Performance Measures for the Usability of Crosswalks for Pedestrians with Vision Impairments", is detailed in this video featuring researchers Dr. Bastian Schroeder; Chris Cummingham, P.E.; and Dr. Nagui Rouphail, ITRE director.

NCSU highlights the work of ITRE's Portuguese grad students and the merits of the Global Training Initiative that helped bring them to the University

Dr. Margarida Coelho and Ph.D. candidate Guilhermina Torrão are helping to build a bridge of knowledge across the Atlantic that will have a global impact on transportation research. Learn more in "Politically Exchanged," one of the featured stories this month on the NCSU home page»

ITRE research finds complex mix of variables affects
fuel consumption issues

In the latest edition of NCSU's Results, ITRE director Dr. Nagui Rouphail explains how today's studies could impact the future of vehicles and their drivers.

Operations Research and Education Laboratory (OR/Ed. Lab)
to provide technical assistance in Lenoir County

The Lenoir County (North Carolina) Board of Education has enlisted the OR/Ed. Lab to assist in building a new school redistricting plan. Find out more»


VAMS to co-sponsor 2009 NC Geographic Information Systems Conference

ITRE's Visual Analytics, Modeling & Simulation group will co-sponsor the February 2009 conference in Raleigh. Learn how to register online and more»

NextGen Air Transportation Center of Excellence in Planning
to be based at ITRE

ITRE proudly announces the addition of the NextGen Air Transportation Center of Excellence in Planning (NGAT) to their roster of research programs. Read the news release»

Course schedule announced for Fundamentals of Engineering (FEP)
Online and on-site (four locations across the state) classes available. Registration deadline Friday, January 23, 2009. Full information»

Registration now open for P.E. Civil Engineering and Fundamentals of Engineering review courses
Details here»

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