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History
Since its inception
in 1986, the Local Technical Assistance Program
(LTAP) in Virginia was managed by the Virginia
Department of Transportation (VDOT) Transportation
Technology Transfer Center (T² Center.)
Initially, the T² Center was housed in the
Virginia Transportation Research Council (VDOT's
research division) located in Charlottesville.
In 2003, the T² Center was made part of
the newly-formed VDOT Knowledge Management Division.
Over its 20-year life span at VDOT, the T² Center
was recognized as one of the leading Local Technical
Assistance Program centers in the nation in providing
innovative services to its customers. The administration
of the program was subsequently transferred to
the University of Virginia's Center for Transportation
Studies (CTS) effective July 1, 2006. The newly-named
Virginia LTAP seeks to expand on the outstanding
track record of service to the Commonwealth of
the former VDOT T² Center.
CTS is a transportation
research organization which was founded in the
late 1940s as a result of a partnership between
the University of Virginia and the Virginia Transportation
Research Council (VTRC). Today, the Center works
closely with state, regional, and federal sponsors
on projects that enhance the efficiency of our
transportation infrastructure and improve the
safety of those who rely on it. Our goal has
always been to conduct innovative research with
actionable results in a wide range of transportation
areas. Our focus on implementation and the expansion
of knowledge is a hallmark of our education program.
The center oversees a comprehensive range of
programs that include education, research, and
public service. The Center faculty who span over
several departments (Civil Engineering, Systems & Information
Engineering, and Urban & Environmental Planning)
are highly regarded as both scholars and researchers.
Other center resources include technical and
research staff, as well as several laboratory
facilities utilizing some of the most complex,
state-of-the-art equipment including a mobile
traffic data collection van. CTS is located within
the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, on the grounds
of the University of Virginia.
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