Research
ITS is one of the world's leading international centres for transport research. Research accounts for around two-thirds of all ITS activity and ranges from blue-skies exploration of new concepts through to applied research and work commissioned by specific clients.
ITS research is particularly notable for its breadth and depth, the international quality of which has been verified by the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) stretching back over a period of 20 years. This is a function both of the size and nature of ITS; the inter- and multi-disciplinary approach brings together researchers of various backgrounds and means that ITS has the capability to research any given topic from a combination of differing perspectives.
ITS research is sponsored by a wide variety of organisations, including the UK Department for Transport, the European Commission, and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council – see the Research Projects by Sponsor page for a detailed list.
To learn more about the range of research interests within ITS, please visit the pages on our Research Groups and Research Themes. Alternatively, use the search site facility to find details of individual projects or publications relating to a specific issue or involving specified individuals.