Virginia Tech Transportation Institute Received Record-Setting $50 Million in External Awards

Montgomery County, VA – A recent article from Virginia Tech Daily highlighted Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s major research advancements for fiscal year 2020. VTTI received a record-setting $50 million in external awards for the year. This funding allowed for the following major research programs and projects to be pursued:

U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Automated Driving System Demonstration Grants

Virginia Smart Roads Expansions

Automated Mobility Partnership (AMP) Program

Drivers Knowledge and Correct Use of New Technology Features in Vehicles

Refining Testable Cases and Scenarios Concepts

Safety Implications of Potential Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Sensor Degradation

Virginia’s New River Valley is a hub for the unmanned systems industry. VTTI is one of the leaders in the region for unmanned systems and transportation safety research.

Read the entire article describing VTTI’s research projects for fiscal year 2020 here.

Learn more about the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute here.

Learn more about the Unmanned Systems industry in Virginia’s New River Valley here.

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