Who We Are
OTREC is a national University Transportation Center and a partnership between Portland State University, the University of Oregon, Oregon State University and the Oregon Institute of Technology.
Our Mission
We sponsor research and education to meet the sustainable transportation needs of the Northwest and the nation and encourage leaders to put research results to use.
OTREC by the Numbers
- Total value of projects funded: $10.8 million
- Number of projects funded: 153
- Number of faculty partners: 98
- Number of external partners participating in OTREC: 46
NITC
The National Institute for Transportation and Communities supports livable urban communities of all sizes through research and education.
Oregon Modeling Collaborative
The Oregon Modeling Collaborative presents a series of free seminars on transportation modeling for decision makers and others.
Healthy Communities
Our projects look at the elements that make walking and cycling safe and practical.
Integration of Land Use and Transportation
We help Oregon earn its reputation for combining land use and transportation creatively.
Electric Vehicles
Smart electric transportation plays a role in reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
Research Program
Our research program supports innovations in transportation, including research on cycling, walking, transit and electric vehicles.
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Featured Project: The lack of data on durability keeps public acceptance of recycled concrete low
OTREC Researchers
OTREC supports 98 faculty members in 23 different disciplines at its four partner universities and beyond. Of the 131 projects funded, 78 have involved multiple investigators.
Associate Professor, Oregon Institute of Technology
Recent News
It’s the frequency: transit expert Jarrett Walker shares insight in three talks
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Enrique Peñalosa presentation May 14, 2012
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Visiting scholar: bike routes as stressful as their weakest link
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Photo set: PSU’s Urban Olympics draws most competitors yet
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Upcoming Events
Environment: Planning for Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions - GreenSTEP (Friday Seminar @ PSU): May 25th, 2012
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