Transportation Northwest

Transportation Northwest: Overview

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. For more information please visit our Consortium page.