Center for Transit-Oriented Communities (CETOC)

Mission Statement

CETOC's Mission is to cultivate resilient transit-centered communities that support residents' multimodal travel needs and preserve the environment.

Goals

Research: Advance scientific knowledge and identify innovations that can inform the planning and development of transit-oriented communities.

Leadership: Cultivate visionary transportation leaders who will dedicate their careers and inspire others to advance public transportation and build resilient communities.

Education and Workforce Development: Train a new generation of transportation professionals with the knowledge and techniques needed to meet the challenges of the present and be prepared for the future.

Tech Transfer: Develop transformative products (e.g., tools, databases, methods, and strategies) to be widely adopted and implemented by the transportation profession for building transit-oriented communities.
 

Program Description

The Center for Transit-Oriented Communities (CETOC) is a U.S. Department of Transportation, designated University Transportation Center.  It focuses on promoting transit access, multimodal infrastructure, compact and efficient land use patterns, and community resilience.

"Transit plays a critical role in addressing the biggest issues we are facing today" says Dr. Guang Tian, the Director of CETOC and principal investigator at the University of New Orleans.  "Not only is transit a more efficient and sustainable mode of transporting people, but it may also be the only option for some people to meet their daily needs and depend on during disasters." A transit-oriented community creates and supports resilient communities with multimodal transportation options, affordable housing options, and economic security.

CETOC is a consortium of five universities that consists of renowned transportation researchers and educators from University of New Orleans, Florida Atlantic University, University of Colorado, Denver, University of Florida, and University of Utah.
 

Consortium Members