To carry out high quality, practical, scholarly, multidisciplinary research
To facilitate productive collaboration among researchers from a variety of disciplines
To address issues that are relevant and timely in such a way that the Center can make a difference in the development of policy involving transportation systems and services
To conduct research on topics that affect, in a productive manner, future transportation and regional/statewide investments
To conduct research in such a way as to affect development and promote positive social change within the state and region
To actively disseminate research findings and conclusions to both professional audiences and to public and private policy-makers
To form an effective, working partnership among the university, local and state governments, and private sector stakeholders in our transportation system

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