About TransNow
Transportation Northwest at the University of Washington is a Regional University Transportation Center (UTC) administered by the United States Department of Transportation through its Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA).
TransNow is a showcase for transportation research and education in the Pacific Northwest (Federal Region X) which includes Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The TransNow Center, in its role as regional conference planner, research coordinator, and educational liaison, has made a significant contribution to the leadership of the transportation community in Region X which serves as a microcosm of transportation for the entire country, with a diversity of modes, infrastructure systems, and area types, that make it a prime testing ground for studies in transportation operations and planning.
The TransNow center also provides support for research, education, and technology transfer through our consortium university, Washington State University (WSU). Students and faculty at WSU play a key role in their respective local area and have developed strong relationships with state transportation departments and other regional organizations.
Mission Statement
Transportation Northwest is committed to the development and maintenance of a center of excellence in transportation research and education. It will serve as a primary source of and resource for competent transportation professionals for the 21st century.
Center Theme
The Center theme is Transportation Operations and Infrastructure. Research projects funded by TransNow fall within one of the three major theme areas:
- Traffic Operations with an emphasis on ITS
- Freight Operations and Logistics with an emphasis on freight mobility
- Infrastructure Construction with an emphasis on smart infrastructure and rapid construction