Committed to transportation safety and efficiency worldwide.
We provide multidisciplinary transportation research to automotive companies, independent labs, and government agencies.
Our experts are pioneers, catalysts, and innovators.
Based in Ann Arbor, in proximity to Michigan’s automotive industry, the Transportation Research Institute’s team of dedicated faculty and staff offers independent, high-quality, and rigorous research and testing at facilities that encompass physical, virtual, and big data capabilities.
NEWS & EVENTS
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Making Air Travel Friendlier for People Living with Dementia
Research highlights how airports can improve accessibility, comfort, and dignity for travelers with cognitive challenges.
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Gerontological Society Annual Meeting Features UMTRI Research
UMTRI researchers lead transportation innovation at 2025 Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Meeting in Boston.
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New traffic signal reduces unnecessary stops
Optimizing signals to keep up with changes in traffic flows isn’t a simple task. The time and cost of traffic counts and recalculation, taking roughly two to six months and up to $4,500 per intersection, mean most municipalities won’t reassess for two to five years and sometimes even decades. U-M project reduces time and cost.