Mission Statement
The Transportation Research Group at WSU is focused primarily on improving freight efficiency in our multi-modal transportation system, through economic research, accurate/timely information and analysis that addresses current and emerging freight transportation policy issues. This includes the many complexities and interactions between freight transportation and:
- Passenger travel behavior
- Congestion management
- Resiliency analysis
- The environment
- Port and Intermodal Competitiveness
- Energy use and independence
- Infrastructure maintenance and development
- Infrastructure financing
- Economic development/activity
- Quality of life measures
These research areas are also characterized through our partnerships with many organizations/entities throughout the state and region (see map below).
For more information regarding the Transportation Research Group at WSU, please contact:
Ken Casavant |
Jia Yan |
Eric Jessup |