Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Univ. of Detroit, WSU, and Grand Valley Part of University Tranportation Center

The United States Department of Transportation, together with the Michigan Department of Tranportation, the member universities, and corporate donors are funding a Michigan-Ohio University Transportation Center, which will have funding of approximately $1,000,000 per year. The goal of the Center is to address the transportation capabilities and competitive position of the region and the nation.

The member universities are: University of Detroit, Wayne State University, Grand Valley State University, University of Toledo, and Bowling Green State University.

The focus of research at the Center will be in eight areas:

1. Ethanol from Peat
2. New Transportation/Supply Chain Graduate Program
3. Hydraulic Hybrid Education
4. Traffic Congestion Relief
5. Biodiesel Stability
6. Congestion Avoidance for Supply Chain Improvement
7. Evaluation of Intelligent Transportation System in Oakland County
8. Alternative Fuel Education for High School Students

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