The Maryland Transportation Institute

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

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$20M

in annual research expenditures

Global Leadership

UMD is ranked 4th in the U.S. and 11th in the world in transportation science and technology in the 2017 Academic Ranking of World Universities.

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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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Jul 16, 2026

2026 Best Doctoral Research Award: Kaitai Yang

Research strengthens behavioral foundation of AV simulations.

Apr 14, 2026

UMD Research Sheds Light on Palisades Fire Pileups

Jun 5, 2024

EVs and Equity: Closing the Gap

Apr 12, 2024

Improving Access to Electric Vehicles Through Crowdfunding

Feb 9, 2024