About Us

About UVM's Transportation Research Center

The University of Vermont Transportation Research Center launched in 2006 to advance environmentally sustainable transportation through cutting-edge research, innovative outreach programs, and education of our future leaders. With founding support from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the TRC has attracted millions of external dollars in research, outreach, and workforce development grants.

TRC Accomplishments

  • Hosted over 10,500 people at its events;
  • Included over 400 students on research projects;
  • Launched a significant transportation workforce development initiative;
  • Established the Transportation Air Quality Lab (TAQLab).

 

TRC researcher interviews cyclist about transportation habits

Cutting-edge Research

The TRC conducts meaningful research with real-world data. We are committed to putting our cutting-edge research to good use—to informing policy making and business decisions, and advancing public discourse on key transportation, energy and environmental issues.
Trucks lined up to deliver aggregate for a VTrans construction project

Vermont Agency of Transportation Partnership

The UVM Transportation Research Center has a cooperative agreement with the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) that allows our interdisciplinary teams of researchers from across campus to develop solutions to the state’s most critical transportation issues.
Representatives promote alternative fuels

Transformative Programs

The TRC is home to a collection of research and outreach programs that help carry out the Center’s mission to advance sustainable and resilient transportation systems by conducting vital research, developing education and outreach initiatives, and partnering to strengthen the industry workforce