Research Areas

Driving the Future of Transportation Research

The University of Toronto Transportation Research Institute (UTTRI) brings together world-leading researchers from engineering, urban planning, computer science, artificial intelligence, operations research, economics, and public policy to develop innovative solutions for tomorrow's transportation challenges.

Our research advances sustainable mobility, intelligent transportation systems, public transit, freight logistics, travel behaviour, and transportation policy through strong partnerships with government, industry, and academic institutions worldwide. By combining cutting-edge technology with evidence-based research, UTTRI helps shape safer, smarter, and more sustainable transportation systems for Canada and beyond.

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Public Transit Planning & Operations

Designing reliable, efficient, and accessible public transportation systems through service planning, operations research, passenger analytics, and transit performance evaluation.

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

Advancing connected, automated, and data-driven transportation technologies that improve safety, mobility, and operational efficiency through intelligent infrastructure and real-time decision making.

Traffic Operations & Network Optimization

Developing advanced models and optimization techniques to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, enhance network performance, and support smarter transportation operations.

Smart Mobility & Artificial Intelligence

Applying artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics to create smarter, safer, and more efficient transportation systems.

Freight Transportation & Urban Logistics

Improving freight movement, supply chains, and last-mile delivery systems through innovative logistics, modelling, and sustainable freight solutions.

Travel Behaviour & Demand Modelling

Understanding how people travel to support transportation planning, travel forecasting, policy development, and future mobility solutions.

Sustainable Transportation

Developing innovative approaches that reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and support environmentally responsible transportation systems for future generations.

Integrated Mobility & Multimodal Transportation

Developing seamless, connected transportation systems by integrating public transit, active transportation, shared mobility, Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), and emerging mobility solutions.

Integrated Land Use & Travel Demand Modelling

Investigating the interactions between land use, urban development, and travel demand to support long-term transportation planning and sustainable growth.

Alternative Fuels & Vehicle Systems

Advancing low-emission transportation through research on electric vehicles, hydrogen technologies, alternative fuels, charging infrastructure, vehicle performance, and energy systems.

Active Transportation

Supporting healthier and more sustainable communities through research on walking, cycling, micromobility, accessibility, and complete streets.

Transportation Data Collection & Survey Methods

Developing innovative survey methodologies, travel data collection techniques, and analytics to support evidence-based transportation planning and policy development.