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The Center seeks to become the focal point for transportation safety in Texas by:

EDUCATING

Providing students hands-on training and guidance in transportation safety and safety-related research

COLLABORATING

Promoting the collaboration of professionals from different disciplines in the cause of transportation safety

ANALYZING

Conducting research to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with transportation in all its modes

EVALUATING

Assessing the effectiveness of different plans, programs, and policies that have been implemented to reduce transportation-related deaths and injuries

SHARING

Providing safety information to other professionals and the public, and

DISTRIBUTING

Serving as a resource to the Legislature and various state agencies by developing new plans, programs, and policies that have the potential to reduce transportation-related deaths and injuries in Texas.

Mission

The Center for Transportation Safety was established to serve as the focal point for traffic safety research, policy analysis, education, and outreach in Texas.

CTS News

Fatality Rates Fall, Enthusiasm for Improvements Increases

There's new ammunition to fight the battle against traffic deaths - even as fatality rates are falling.

CTS Begins Focus on Law Enforcement Safety Issues

How CTS has joined forces with those on the front lines.

New Study to Communicate Transportation Reliability

How improving safety in your commute is all a matter of "getting the word out."

The Night and Day Difference: A Look at Safety Belt Use

Do motorists use their safety belts at night? Now we know.

School Bus Safety Week and the CTS Connection

The illegal passing of stopped school buses has reached epidemic proportions. A look at how CTS is trying to change that.

Planning for 2010 Traffic Safety Conference Underway

Opening the safety dialogue with all the experts - how you can join the conversation.

Welcome Aboard!

The CTS family gets bigger. Meet the newest members.