The Maryland Transportation Institute

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Technology and policy advances for enhanced economic development and quality of life.

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$1B

annual total economic benefit to the state of Maryland

Community Focus

MTI experts are active in 14 research projects with state of Maryland agencies.

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20+

affiliated research groups

Cross-Cutting Research

MTI leverages expertise in big data analytics, transportation engineering, public policy, urban planning, economics, public health, and more to unearth novel and holistic solutions to critical transportation challenges.

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500+

transportation professionals trained each year

Workforce Development

MTI-affiliated centers and departments offer online graduate programs and professional development courses.

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Aug 5, 2026

White Earth Tribal and Community College Hosts UMD Engineers

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2026 Best Doctoral Research Award: Kaitai Yang

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