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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 "Developing System for Consistent Messaging on Interstate 80's Dynamic Message Signs - Phase 1" (MPC-09-211A) is now available under Publications.
  • The March 2009 Newsletter (PDF, 1287K) is now online.
  • New report titled "Express Lane Genetic Algorithm Microsimulation Evaluation Part (2) ELGAME 2" (MPC-09-210) is now available under Publications.
  • New report titled "Z-Spike Rejuvenation to Salvage Timber Railroad Bridge Members" (MPC-08-208) is now available under Publications.
  • New report titled "Traffic Safety Vulnerability Information Platform for Highways in Mountainous Areas Using Geospatial Multimedia Technology" (MPC-08-209) is now available under Publications.
  • New report titled "Use of Wind Power Maps to Establish Fatigue Design Criteria for Traffic Signal and High-Mast Structures" (MPC-08-207) is now available under Publications.
  • New report titled "Integrating Planning and Operations Models to Predict Work Zone Traffic" (MPC-08-205) is now available under Publications.
  • The December 2008 Newsletter (PDF, 1293K) is now online.
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