Research is one of IFTI's key result areas.

Strategic Research Objectives:

• ­Perform cutting-edge freight transportation research of regional and national significance
• ­Establish cooperative research programs with other leading universities
• ­Concentrate transportation and transportation related research to policy, modeling, simulation, green technologies and sustainability
• ­Support private sector research initiatives

 Actions to Achieve Objectives:

• ­Engage and fund Engineering, Business and other faculty in freight transportation research that will enhance the movement of goods and economic development in the US
• Prepare proposals and receive research funding from governmental agencies, industry, and other organizations on freight-related topics
• ­Publish and present research in peer-reviewed publications and at highly regarded professional conferences
• Coordinate efforts with the CFIRE consortium (University Transportation Center)