Texas A&M Transportation Institute

There is currently no method used to measure the effect of extreme weather on transportation infrastructure. Researchers at @TTITAMU and @TxDOT are developing a framework for assessing these risks for future TAMPS. 🔗: youtu.be/3QkcGZlUPsA?si… (Video by TTI.)

It's Vehicle Safety Recalls Week! It's critical to check for recalls to keep you and the ones you love SAFE on the road. Vehicle recall repairs are FREE at your manufacturer's dealership. Enter your license plate or VIN here: NHTSA.gov/Recalls

Complete streets are designed to serve all road users. Balancing safety and efficiency at traffic signals has been a challenge. @CTRUTAustin and @TxDOT developed guidelines to design intersections that improve safety and traffic flow. 🔗: youtu.be/wWqlD0c9568?si… (Video by TTI.)

When pouring concrete, @aashtospeaks recommends the strut‑and‑tie method. However, cold joints can form compromising the structure’s integrity. @TxDOT and the @CTRUTAustin collaborated to refine this method. 🔗: youtu.be/gVGv7B0RZa4?si… (Production of VSR done by TTI.)

To ensure bridges stay stable during construction, @TxDOT and @CTRUTAustin studied the behavior of prestressed concrete girders. leading to new guidelines and improving overall safety during bridge construction. 🔗: youtu.be/1TtMJlZtwtA?si… (Production of VSR done by TTI.)

Helmet on. Every ride. 🚴‍♂️🪖 Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of head injury in a crash. A simple step. A safer ride. No excuses. Wear that HELMET! 💚 #BikeSafe #HelmetOn #DriveLikeATexan

“Transportation accounts for a significant portion of energy consumption nationally and globally. Innovation in this sector is essential to strengthen energy security and ensure the optimal functioning of the transportation system.”   - Hon. Greg Winfree (@TTITAMU)

“The transportation sector is rapidly transforming and is evolving from siloed individual modes - roads, rail, air, and ships - to digital infrastructure connecting modes and technology."   - Hon. Greg Winfree (@TTITAMU)

Katie Turnbull of @TTITAMU chaired a @thenasem committee and joins TRB staffer Mark Hutchins in a #TRNews article on the need for reforms to the @USCG program that examines exporting liquefied gas carriers. ow.ly/RVgB50YhoST

Thank you to Ms. Diana Furchtgott-Roth, The Hon. Greg Winfree (@TTITAMU), and Dr. Henry Liu (@UMTRI) for their valuable testimony on U.S. surface transportation research and how Congress can strengthen innovation in this critical sector.

Show a little love this Valentine’s Day with safe habits on the road. 💘

. @TTITAMU's Eva M. Shipp and Emily Martin draw on a #BTSCR report on employer based driver safety programs in TR News. Looking to applied research & practice, they show a safety culture may reduce or prevent the severity and frequency of traffic crashes. ow.ly/SW8g50Y8lmy

In the latest #ThinkingTransportation, Dana Goward, president of the RNT Foundation and a retired U.S. Coast Guard captain, shares insights from decades of experience in navigation and national PNT policy. @GPSBackup Listen Now: bit.ly/4tfHtSb

@CTRUTAustin evaluated texture data in @TxDOT's Pavement Analyst software to measure how accurately it predicts pavement skid resistance. TxDOT is now using the project’s system to support further in-house studies. 🔗: youtube.com/watch?v=khHym8… (Production of VSR done by TTI.)

@TxDOT and @CTRUTAustin researchers are strengthening bridge column‑to‑cap connections to better account for extreme events and improve recommendations in the Bridge Design Manual. 🔗: youtube.com/watch?v=FGmuYr… (Production of VSR done by TTI.)

Researchers from @CTRUTAustin and @TTITAMU reviewed @TxDOT’s testing protocols and specifications for asphalts, oils and emulsions, leading to improved testing methods. 🔗: youtube.com/watch?v=lXa7ha… (Production of VSR done by TTI.)

As potential weather impacts approach, preparedness matters. The resources below offer reliable, up-to-date information to help Texans stay informed and ready. Texas Ready Winter Storm Safety Tips: bit.ly/344qXxM TDEM Jan Winter Weather Resources: bit.ly/4qCK8Ua

Applications for the 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Internships are now open! This 10-week paid program offers students the opportunity to work alongside TTI experts on ongoing research projects within one of TTI’s UTCs. Apply now: bit.ly/4sQ5DCD

In the latest #ThinkingTransportation, Nicole Nason, former administrator of the @USDOTFHWA and @NHTSAgov, discusses her passion for public safety and urges others to pursue a life in public service. | bit.ly/4bbrxtI

@ttitamu researchers partnered with @txdot to test new methods for estimating VMT. The study found that statistical models can improve the accuracy of traffic volume estimates while minimizing field counts. 🔗: youtube.com/watch?v=_4jner… (Production of VSR done by TTI.)