Organization

Our People

TTI employs over 650 professionals, students and support staff from over 30 different countries. TTI people are known for their credibility, technical expertise and reputation for objectivity. Many are recognized national and international leaders in their fields. The TTI program, in addition to providing useful research results, is also instrumental in training and educating the workforce of the future.

TTI researchers contribute to the growth of the transportation profession by participating in, and leading, hundreds of local, state and national organizations. Around 50 TTI researchers lead or serve on Transportation Research Board (TRB) committees. Since the inception of the TRB Cooperative Research Program, TTI has been the largest participant in the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP). The Institute has led and participated in cooperative research programs in transit, aviation, freight and hazardous materials.

With expertise in areas such as engineering, planning, economics, policy, landscape architecture, environmental sciences, computer science and the social sciences, TTI researchers serve as objective transportation experts. They provide an important resource to local, state and national agencies and groups — helping them make informed policy decisions and solve transportation challenges.

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Groups

Research

• Constructed Facilities
• Materials and Pavements
• Roadside Safety and Physical Security
• Planning and Environment
• Transportation Operations
• Interdisciplinary Research
• Research Development – Research Development Office (RDO) personnel distribute research opportunities, review proposals, negotiate research agreements, and administer projects. Once a project is in place, RDO monitors the contractual side of the project by (1) keeping the project accurately represented in the research agreement by preparing amendments and modifications as necessary and (2) documenting successful delivery of contract deliverables.

  For more information:

  Mary Levien
  Research Development Office
  Texas A&M Transportation Institute
  Texas A&M University System
  3135 TAMU
  College Station, TX 77843-3135
  ph. (979) 845-0449 · fax (979) 845-6966
  m-levien@tamu.edu

Centers

• Center for Alcohol and Drug Education Studies
• Center for International Intelligent Transportation Research
• Center for Ports & Waterways
• Center for Railway Research
• Center for Transportation Computational Mechanics
• Center for Transportation Safety
• Southwest Region University Transportation Center
• Transportation Economics Center
• Transportation Policy Research Center

Office of the Director

Business Office

The TTI Business Office provides business and accounting services to support TTI‘s research programs, including accounts payable and receivable; sponsored project administration; auditing; purchasing, including Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) coordination; property and inventory management; financial reporting; records retention; and other business services.

For more information:

Joe Dunn
Business Office
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Texas A&M University System
3135 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3135
ph. (979) 862-3669 · fax (979) 845-9678
j-dunn@ttimail.tamu.edu

Facilities, Safety and Support Services

TTI Facility, Safety and Support Services provides facilities oversight and support, including: building maintenance services; construction/remodeling; telecommunications and video conferencing; security; office space; leases; furnishings and office equipment; and other facility-related functions. The office provides internal mail services; maintains TTI‘s vehicle fleet; and coordinates parking services. The office is also responsible for TTI‘s health, environmental and safety planning, analyses, reporting and training.

For more information:

Holly Crenshaw
Facilities, Safety and Support Services
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Texas A&M University System
3135 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3135
ph. (979) 845-6595 · fax (979) 862-1398
h-crenshaw@tamu.edu

Human Resources

TTI Human Resources is responsible for recruitment and staffing; employee relations; organizational and employee professional development; compensation and benefits; payroll; human resources information management; and regulatory compliance.

For more information:

Linda Edge
Human Resources
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Texas A&M University System
3135 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3135
ph. (979) 845-9538 · fax (979) 862-3474
L-Edge@ttimail.tamu.edu

Marketing, Communications and Agency Relations

TTI‘s Marketing, Communications and Agency Relations function provides the following services to TTI researchers and other clients within the transportation community, Texas A&M System and other state agencies: writing and editing; graphic design; website development and maintenance; video production; photography; digital printing; media relations; public relations; and literature searches.

For more information:

Richard Cole
TTI Communications
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Texas A&M University System
3135 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3135
ph. (979) 862-3764 · fax (979) 845-7575
r-cole@tamu.edu

Network and Information Systems

TTI Network and Information Systems installs and maintains TTI‘s computer hardware, software and network servers; staffs a help desk to assist employees with computer support; administers TTI‘s IT security; maintains the Institute’s email system; and provides web administration and development support.

For more information:

Bradley Hoover
State Headquarters and Research Building, Room 134
TTI Network & Information Systems
Texas A&M University System
3135 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3135
ph. (979) 862-1417 · fax (979) 845-6104
b-hoover@tamu.edu

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