Transportation Research Institute (AUTRI)

Larry Rilett
Larry Rilett
Director, Transportation Research Institute

 

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Improving infrastructure and safety through research and technology transfer

 

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About the Center

Established in 2021, the Auburn University Transportation Research Institute (AUTRI) provides a unified presence and strategic direction for promoting renowned transportation-related research conducted within academic departments and research centers in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering.

AUTRI is comprised of several units, each dedicated to advancing transportation-related research. These include the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) and its affiliated asphalt test track, the Highway Research Center (HRC), the Alabama Transportation Assistance Program (ATAP), and the GPS and Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory (GAVLAB).

From testing pavement resiliency and developing autonomous vehicle technology to improving highway infrastructure and providing technical assistance to local municipalities, AUTRI’s mission is to transform how people, information, and goods are moved across Alabama and the country.

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  • NCAT is home to the world’s only high-speed, full-scale, 1.7-mile accelerated asphalt pavement test track, allowing faculty, staff, and students to conduct cutting-edge research.

  • GAVLAB is a worldwide leader in connected and autonomous vehicle research, focusing on robust vehicle control using GPS and inertial navigation systems.

  • AUTRI’s extramural transportation-related research portfolio—covering infrastructure, transportation systems, mobility, connected and autonomous vehicles, and electric vehicles—is larger than any other on Auburn’s campus.

  • AUTRI faculty, staff, and students have access to world-class research facilities, including the Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory (ASEL), the NCAT Test Track, and the Autonomous Vehicle Laboratory.

  • Research contracts for AUTRI span numerous private, state, and federal funding agencies, including the Alabama Department of Transportation, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Department of Defense.