Washington Transportation Center
In 1983, WSDOT, the University of Washington and the Washington State University formed a partnership that established the Washington Transportation Center (TRAC). TRAC provides a link among the government, university researchers, and the private sector. TRAC acts as a liaison, connecting those who need applied research at WSDOT with those best suited to conduct it at the universities. The WSDOT Research Director is the Executive Director of TRAC. Each university has a TRAC Director that works with the Executive Director.
Web site: Washington Transportation Center
Transportation Northwest (TransNow)
TransNow is one of ten regional research centers of the National Transportation Centers Program. A consortium of six universities from four northwest states cooperates in this coordinated research and educational effort. The University of Washington is the lead of the consortium. TransNow is interested in research and educational programs that fall under the theme of “Operations Management and Planning.” Sub-areas include traffic operations, transit operations, and intermodal or other-modal operations. The WSDOT Research Director is a member of the TransNow Board of Directors.
Web site: TransNow