History

The Center for Transportation Safety conducts education, technology transfer, and research programs to support improving the safety of roadways in Texas and the United States.

CTS History

2025

April 1

CTS Human Factors Program Renamed Road User Safety Program

The CTS Human Factors program has been renamed the Road User Safety Program to better reflect the scope of programmatic activities focusing on the broader range of road users and efforts to improve their safety.

April 15

CTS Moved to TTI’s Interdisciplinary Research Group

May 14

Texas Reaches 90% Seat Belt Use Statewide

Texas reaches the target goal of 90% seat belt use statewide for the first time, as measured by the CTS Behavioral Survey Research Team.

September 1

CTS Moved to TTI’s Safety and Security Division