Research

MATC is constantly making fundamental advancements in basic and theoretical research related to improving the safety of and minimizing the risk to the U.S. surface transportation system. Appropriate transportation agencies use these findings to enhance accessibility and mobility for all components of modern transportation systems.

MATC's research portfolio specifically seeks to:

• Foster linkages among all modes of the transportation system.
• Improve the livability of rural and urban environments.
• Develop a systems-based approach for quantifying infrastructure, financial, and operating risks that can be utilized by all transportation agencies.
• Increase the overall safety of the surface transportation system users.

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Current Research:

Review our database of current research projects. Find out information of projects already in progress, their funding, their purpose, and much much more. If you have some spare time, enjoy looking at the results and findings of past projects as well!

Submit Proposals:

Are you a faculty member that is working with MATC? Submit your project proposals through our Research Proposal Submission System!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do you have a question regarding our research? Whether you need help submitting your proposal, or would like to find out more information on a particular project, our FAQ should be able to answer everything you need. If you still can't find what you're looking for, feel free to email us.

Financial Reports:

Periodically through the year, the respective universities at which faculty are conducting research under the MATC name must submit Financial Reports regarding their projects for review.

Student Research:

Take a look at research currently being performed by students. That's right -- undergraduate and graduate students, exploring vital transportation research opportunities. Who ever said students can't get their work done?