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The Mountain-Plains Consortium (MPC) is one of 10 competitively selected regional University Transportation Centers Programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

MPC is a national resource and focal point for the support of research and training concerning the transportation infrastructure and the movement of passengers and freight. The program aims to attract the nation's best talent to the study of transportation and to develop new strategies and concepts to effectively address transportation issues.

"A Center of Excellence for Rural and Intermodal Transportation"

Spotlight

  • New report titled "Evaluation of SRICOS Method on Cohesive Soils in South Dakota" (MPC-08-1195) is now available under Publications.
  • The December 2009 Newsletter (PDF, 1131K) is now online.
  • New report titled "Use of Salvaged Utility Poles in Roadway Bridges: Time-Dependent Behavior of Composite Wood-Concrete Beams" (MPC-09-216) is now available under Publications.
  • New report titled "Structural Performance of Prestressed SCC Bridge Girders Made with Limestone Aggregates" (MPC-08-196) is now available under Publications.
  • The 2009 Annual Report (PDF, 2189K) is now online.
  • New report titled "Developing Public Support for Transportation and Mobility: A Guidebook" (MPC-09-212) is now available under Publications.
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