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NU Rail ribbon cutting ceremony with U of I and State Officials

World-Renowned Research

Research conducted today by UTC contributes to improving transportation by making it safer and more efficient through more effective service, operations and management.
Feb 6 2026
Webinar on human decisions exploring the concept of human-machine-data interfaces associated with structural dynamics and damage in the context of railroad infrastructure

Smart Management of Railroads using Human-Machine Interface

Friday, 12:15 pm–2:00 pm
Apr 22 2026
Urban Forum 2026 will center on the role of public service in a changing America.

The UIC 2026 Urban Forum

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–4:30 pm
Illinois Room Student Center Eastr
Jun 12 2026
Transport Chicago is an annual day long conference that addresses current transportation research and developments.

Transport Chicago 2026

Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm
voco, Chicago Downtown
  • Founded The Urban Transportation Center was established as a campus unit at UIC in 1979.

  • Mission Solutions to evolving transportation issues in metropolitan Chicago, across Illinois and nationwide.

  • Vision Conduct interdisciplinary transportation research and provide an immersive, transformative experience for student researchers.