U.S. DOT Announces Transportation Center Grants

What happened: The U.S. Department of Transportation Feb. 21 awarded 34 grants worth $435 million to 15 university transportation centers (UTCs).

Why it matters: The UTC program helps universities advance research and technology that improves the safety, mobility and environmental impact of transportation infrastructure.

The national center awardees and their area of interest include:

• Carnegie Mellon University—Promoting safety
• Clemson University—Reducing risk of cyber attacks
• Prairie View A&M University—Enhancing and extending durability of transportation infrastructure
• University of California, Davis—Preserving the environment
• University of Texas Austin—Improving mobility of people and goods

Here’s the complete list.