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Research into current and emerging transportation challenges

Enhancing mobility for everyone

Committed to UIC and Chicago

Monitoring Jane Byrne Interchange progress

Focus on freight planning and operations

Promoting efficient public transit

Research for innovative financing of transportation

Impact of weather on transportation

Working to relieve congestion

Development and analysis of transportation data

 Providing Integrated Solutions to Today’s Transportation Challenges

The Urban Transportation Center (UTC) at the University of Illinois at Chicago is dedicated to conducting research, inspiring education and providing technical assistance on urban transportation planning, policy, operations and management. Since 1979, the UTC has delivered innovative research and education to solve real-world transportation problems. The strategic goal of UTC transportation research is to promote livable communities throughout the nation.