Northwestern University Transportation Center

10/20/2026

Professor Ian Savage was recently featured in an Evanston RoundTable article exploring train journeys and the enduring interest in rail travel.

We're pleased to see Professor Savage's expertise in transportation recognized in the local community!

Read the full story:

It began with a random conversation outside the Albany (N.Y.) train station, where the Lakeshore Limited stops every afternoon to pick up Chicago-bound

10/15/2026

Today, Northwestern University student Stephen Walsh and Professor Ian Savage presented “Modeling Enhanced Regional Rail Service on Metra” during NUTC's Sandhouse Rail Group event.

The presentation explored opportunities to enhance Metra's off-peak service, including train frequencies, service coverage, and potential improvements to regional rail operations.

10/13/2026

NUTC's Fall 2026 Seminar Series is underway! Join us for upcoming presentations featuring researchers and industry experts exploring transportation, innovation, and emerging challenges.

Thursdays at 4 p.m.

For more information, visit: transportation.northwestern.edu/news-events/seminar-series/

10/08/2026

Happening now at the NUTC Seminar Series: Dr. Jürgen Hackl of Princeton University is presenting “Beyond Aggregate Mobility: Understanding Individual Movement Patterns,” exploring how people navigate transportation networks.

10/02/2026

Join us for the next NUTC Seminar Series!

Jürgen Hackl of Princeton University will present “Human Mobility Beyond Aggregate Patterns.”

October 8 | 4–5 PM
Chamber Hall, 600 Foster St., Evanston
For more information: transportation.northwestern.edu/news-events/seminar-series

10/02/2026

Join us for the next NUTC Sandhouse Rail Group Meeting!

Stephen Walsh and Professor Ian Savage will present “Modeling Enhanced Regional Rail Service on Metra.”

October, 15 | 4–5 PM
Chamber Hall, 600 Foster St., Evanston
For more information: https://transportation.northwestern.edu/news-events/sandhouse-rail-group/

10/01/2026

Happening now at NUTC: Joshua Schank of InfraStrategies presents “New Tricks for Old Bureaucracies” as part of the NUTC Seminar Series.

09/10/2026

Join us for the next NUTC Seminar Series, featuring Joshua Schank, Managing Partner at InfraStrategies, as he discusses “New Tricks for Old Bureaucracies: Improving Policy Outcomes in the Public Sector.”

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Learn more: transportation.northwestern.edu/news-events/seminar-series/

09/04/2026

The Northwestern University Transportation Center welcomed 10 new industry leaders to its Business Advisory Council (BAC) during the spring and summer of 2026.

Meet our newest BAC members and learn more. Read the full article:

The Northwestern University Transportation Center (NUTC) continued to expand the reach and expertise of its Business Advisory Council (BAC), welcoming 10 new members during the spring and summer of 2026.

08/03/2026

Professor Ian Savage recently contributed an op-ed to Pulse, Keolis' international thought leadership magazine, discussing the concept of the generalized cost of travel and what it means for the fare-free transit debate.

In the article, Professor Savage explains that while reducing fares can lower the cost of a trip, travelers also place significant value on factors such as travel time, reliability, waiting, transfers, and ease of access. These elements all influence how people choose to travel and can be just as important as the price of a ticket.

Read the latest issue of Pulse, featuring Professor Savage's article:https://www.datocms-assets.com/46688/1771596849-260218_keolis_pulse_mag_complet_uk.pdf