National Center for Sustainable Transportation
Research ServicesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The National Center for Sustainable Transportation (NCST) is a consortium of universities focused on advancing a sustainable transportation system through applied research, policy engagement, and education. As one of five National University Transportation Centers designated by the U.S. Department of Transportation, NCST concentrates its research on three primary areas: next-generation vehicle platforms and automation, infrastructure performance and system management, and travel behavior and network efficiency. Based in Davis, California, the collaboration includes partner institutions such as California State University, Long Beach; Georgia Tech; UC Riverside; USC; Texas Southern University; and the University of Vermont, with UC Davis leading the consortium. The organization targets governmental, industry, and community leaders as its primary audience, aiming to inform decisions and contribute to improvements in transportation systems. A recent update highlights ongoing activity within the broader UC Davis ecosystem, reflecting continued engagement with transportation and related interdisciplinary initiatives in northern California.