Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University Employee Directory
Research ServicesOregon, United States11-50 Employees
The Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University is a research organization focused on transportation, housing a national hub for transportation research and education through the National Institute for Transportation and Communities and the Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation, among other programs. Its work centers on producing research and practical tools for transportation decision makers while also developing K-12 curricula aimed at broadening participation in the transportation workforce and engaging students and early-career professionals through education. Based in Portland, Oregon, the center participates in a broader university-led consortium that connects multiple institutions to advance mobility and the movement of people and goods. Since its founding in 2006 as OTREC, TREC has continuously contributed to transportation research, education, and technology transfer within the field. The organization serves a professional audience in transportation research and policy, partner universities, and state and local decision makers seeking evidence-based approaches to mobility and infrastructure challenges.