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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
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Traffic Safety Study Grant Awarded
Groundbreaking project aims to explore the link between traffic enforcement levels, types of enforcement activities, and traffic safety.
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UMTRI Director Retires after 32-Year Distinguised Career
“It’s challenging,” Sayer says. “It’s like owning a small business. You’re always chasing after the next job. You constantly have to bring in new research contracts. … I just wanted to make a difference.”
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UMTRI Experts to Evaluate Employer Based Driving Safety Programs
UMTRI awarded NHTSA project to look at work-related driver safety.