Transportation Systems
Designing and managing the systems that move people and goods safely and efficiently.
Understanding and Improving Transportation Networks
Transportation Systems research focuses on the planning, analysis, design and operation of transportation networks.
At NC State, this work examines how transportation systems function and how they can be improved to better serve communities, support economic activity and enhance safety.
This research reflects the many dimensions of transportation systems, from planning and design to operations and system performance.
Why It Matters
Transportation systems play a critical role in how people and goods move, connect and interact. This research helps:
- Improve system performance and reliability
- Support safer transportation networks
- Inform planning and infrastructure decisions
- Enhance connectivity across communities
Facilities
Faculty and Contacts
- Eleni Bardaka
- Cassie Castorena
- Danjue Chen
- Ali Hajbabaie
- Youngsoo Richard Kim
- George List
- Shane Underwood
- Billy Williams
Courses and Academic Pathways
For all degree programs, consult with your advisor to construct the course plan that best meets your research and career goals.
Related Courses
Course Number Course Name Credits CE 501 Transportation Systems 3 CE 502 Traffic Operations 3 CE 503 Highway Design 3 CE 504 Airport Planning and Design 3 CE 506 Mutlimodal Studies 3 CE 509 Highway Safety 3 CE 594C Nondestructive Testing 1-6 CE 595A Asphalt/Bituminous Materials 1-6 CE 595R Railroad Engineering 1-6 CE 595S Sensors and Instrumentation 1-6 CE 595U Unconventional Intersection and Interchange Design 1-6 CE 701 Urban Transport Planning 3 CE 702 Traffic Flow Theory 3 CE 705 Advanced Transport Systems 3 CE 706 Advanced Traffic Control Systems 3 CE 707 Transportation Policy 3 CE 755 Highway Pavement Design 3 CE 757 Pavement Management Systems 3 CE 759 Inelastic Behavior of Construction Materials 3 CE 795E Transportation Economics 1-3 CE 795L Transportation Logistics 1-3