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| Bicycles and Pedestrians Transportation research is concerned with much more than motor vehicles and vehicle operators.
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| Economics Reliable, efficient transportation helps to ensure the vitality of the state, regional, and national economy.
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| Environment Sustainability and environmental consciousness are overarching concerns with much of NTC's research.
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| Freight The robustness of America's economy depends on the safe and efficient movement of freight across the nation.
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| Highways Today's highways are the primary component of the surface transportation system, but modern challenges include heavier traffic volume, increasingly multi-modal traffic, and shrinking maintenance and construction budgets.
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| Intelligent Transportation Systems Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing areas of transportation research and development.
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| Logistics Logistics and supply chain distribution projects at NTC aim to find ways to manage and optimize the flow of goods across the state and across North America.
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| Multimodal Transportation Multimodal and intermodal transport is an increasingly prominent characteristic of today's surface transportation system.
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| Pavements Pavement research at NTC focuses on finding the best ways to extend the life of existing pavements and optimize performance of the roadway surface.
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| Railroad Railways are a key mover of freight across Nebraska, the Midwest, and North America.
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| Roundabouts Roundabouts are safer for both drivers and pedestrians than traffic circles and traditional intersections, leading to an overall reduction in crashes by forcing drivers to reduce their speed.
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| Structures Structural research at NTC explores how to design, build, and maintain the supporting structures that are integral to transportation in a way that minimizes risk and costs.
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| Work Zones Construction and maintenance sites heighten the safety risks for workers and drivers.
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