The University of Vermont

The Transportation Research Center (TRC)

About the Center

Why Does Our Work Matter?

Commuters board the CCTA Links bus to Montpelier, VT The UVM Transportation Research Center (TRC) is a hub for innovative and interdisciplinary research, education and outreach on sustainable transportation system solutions. Since our founding in 2006, the TRC has:

  • attracted over $2 million to UVM in new external grants;
  • funded 67 graduate students with $28K stipends;
  • hosted over 3,200 people at its events;
  • created five new courses; and
  • employed 12 Vermonters.

Through our outreach programs and events, we bring together researchers, students and citizens — all eager to discuss transportation funding, transportation and climate change, alternative energy and many other timely topics. These events showcase the full cycle of research, data collection, student education and public debate of transportation that is critical to our quality of life and economy. It's an exciting opportunity for the TRC to serve this vital role for Vermont.

The TRC also serves as the host of the National University Transportation Center (UTC), funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, as well as the Vermont Clean Cities Coalition, funded by the US Department of Energy and the Vermont Department of Public Service. The center was founded in 2006 and designated a UVM Matrix Center in September 2008.

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