The Maryland Transportation Institute

Fearless Innovation

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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News & Events

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Mar 9, 2021

UMD Team Honored for First Organ Transplant by Drone

History-making flight wins Golden Hour Award from Helicopter Association International.

Jan 28, 2021

Data-Driven Research, Pandemic Impact Highlighted at TRB

Jan 8, 2021

More Effective, Equitable Disaster Policy

Dec 18, 2020

Researchers Urge Overhaul of Disaster Policy

Oct 27, 2020

Mobile Device Data Could Boost Road Safety for Pedestrians

Event

MTI Distinguished Seminar Series: Nick Molden, Chief Executive Officer, Emissions Analytics

April 21, 2021