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Jun
12
2026
Transport Chicago 2026
Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm
voco, Chicago Downtown
Jul
26
2026
Association for Commuter Transportation
Sunday 26th, 9:00 am–Wednesday 29th, 5:00 pm
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Oct
4
2026
APTA 2026 TRANSform & Expo
Sunday 4th, 9:00 am–Wednesday 7th, 5:00 pm
McCormick Place South Hall
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Founded The Urban Transportation Center was established as a campus unit at UIC in 1979.
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Mission Solutions to evolving transportation issues in metropolitan Chicago, across Illinois and nationwide.
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Vision Conduct interdisciplinary transportation research and provide an immersive, transformative experience for student researchers.