UMass Transportation Center - UMTC

UMass Transportation Center - UMTC The Center's operations are supported by University funds and through contracts with state and federal agencies as well as with industry partnerships.

Historically, the majority of the Center's activities have involved faculty and staff on the Amherst Campus, although more recently faculty and staff from other university and state college campuses have become involved. The current focus of the Center's research, education, and training efforts encompasses the following major programs: the UMTC/Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)

Cooperative Transportation Research Program; the Regional Traveler Information Center (RTIC); Baystate Roads (Local Technical Assistance Program); the UMTC - Transportation Training Institute (UMTC-TTI); the Massachusetts Technical Assistance Program (MTAP); the UMass Traffic Research Safety Program (UMassSafe); and, the USDOT University Transportation Center Initiative.

How should transportation safety evolve as AI and automation become more capable?Join NEUTC on September 24 for The Huma...
08/26/2026

How should transportation safety evolve as AI and automation become more capable?

Join NEUTC on September 24 for The Human Still Matters: Rethinking Automotive Safety in the Age of AI and Automation, featuring Bryan Reimer, Ph.D., Research Scientist at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics and MIT AgeLab.

Bryan will explore why people remain a critical part of the safety system and how better human-automation relationships can help create safer, smarter transportation.

September 24 | 2:00–3:00 p.m.

08/21/2026

, in partnership with MassBike, is launching a free bikeshare education and activation program in for adults 50+.

Golden Gears empowers older adults to use their local bikeshare system and bicycle infrastructure through free hands-on riding instruction, classroom learning, peer conversations, and a guided group ride on the Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway,

We are excited to continue supporting use of in Springfield.

08/21/2026
Moving Together early bird rates end next week! Don’t hesitate and Register today!
08/21/2026

Moving Together early bird rates end next week! Don’t hesitate and Register today!

08/21/2026
08/17/2026

The 2026 Safe Streets Smart Trips High School Video Contest is officially on its way‼️

This year’s theme focuses on a timely safety topic that many communities are navigating - electric micromobility devices. ⚡️🚲🛴🛵
Students in grades 9–12 are invited to create PSA videos promoting the safe use of e-bikes, e-scooters, and other electric micromobility devices.

Be on the lookout for the 2026 Contest Guidelines and the webinar launch video, which will be available soon on the massdot Roadway Safety Video page: https://www.mass.gov/roadway-safety-video

Every year, we’re inspired by the creativity, talent, and fresh perspectives our high school participants bring to this contest. We can't wait to see how students tackle this important roadway safety topic‼️

08/17/2026

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