College/University - New Orleans, LA, US
The University of New Orleans Transportation Institute (UNOTI) incorporates applied and scholarly research with education and outreach initiatives to support advancements in both passenger and freight transportation systems. The Institute promotes technology transfer through strategic partnerships with the public and private sectors to advance innovative policies and practices for the users and providers of transportation.Faculty and staff associated with the Institute are recognized for their expertise in:Transportation Policy for Sustainability, Livability, Resiliency and Disaster RecoveryEvacuation Planning for Carless and Vulnerable PopulationsBicycle and Pedestrian Planning and SafetyTransit Oriented DevelopmentMegaregion Research and DevelopmentMaritime and Port PlanningGlobalization Planning and PolicyPublic Transit PlanningProject Financing and Implementation StrategiesFreight-based Economic DevelopmentAs a designated U.S. Department of Transportation University Transportation Center, UNOTI's faculty, staff and students are leaders in creating a sustainable transportation system, including all modes of passenger and freight transportation.