Fresno State Transportation Institute

California State University, Fresno started a new program to improve air quality and use new technology and transportation in the Central Valley. The Fresno State Transportation Institute is a partnership between the University, Fresno Council of Governments, and Fresno County Transportation Authority. This initiative has support from a nearly $3 million grant. It’s funded by the Measure C New Technology Reserve Program.

Dr. Aly Tawfik, an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, leads the Institute. It seeks to address Fresno County’s transportation problems. This will be done through education, research, technical services, and outreach to the public.

Key initiatives include:

• Creating undergraduate and graduate courses
• Workshops and conferences for professionals in transportation planning, economics, and business
• Creating a skilled workforce for future transportation issues in Fresno County
• Funding research on new multimodal and transit solutions
• Helping local agencies to get grants by offering technical support
• Boosting public knowledge and backing for new transportation systems

Dr. Tawfik emphasizes, “This is an investment in Fresno County’s future. With nearly $3 million awarded, we’re confident we will bring this investment back through economic growth and a skilled labor force.”