CENTRE FOR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROORKEE
History
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Background
CTRANS is a Centre of Excellence of IIT Roorkee, which aims to evolve a holistic approach to the study of Transportation Systems. CTRANS is primarily a multi-disciplinary initiative with the collective participation of Engineers, Architects, Planners, Scientists and Researchers from Science & Technology, Architecture & Planning, Management and Humanities & Social Science backgrounds. CTRANS aims to promote multidisciplinary research and education for manpower development in transportation systems encompassing all modes of Transport such as Road Transport, non-motorised transport (NMT), Rail Transport, Inland Water Transport, Air Transportation, Freight & Logistics Transport, etc.
CTRANS aims to promote multidisciplinary research and education for manpower development in transportation systems encompassing all modes of Transport such as Road Transport, non-motorised transport (NMT), Rail Transport, Inland Water Transport, Air Transportation, Freight & Logistics Transport, etc.
Vision
To become a leading center of excellence in transportation systems, advancing interdisciplinary knowledge through transformative teaching, research, industry and policy engagement to drive sustainable, inclusive, and context-sensitive mobility solutions
Mission
1. To develop highly professional and committed manpower in the domain of transportation policy, planning and management for the specific context of Indian nation building using high-standard curriculum and teaching learning delivery.
2. To contribute to the scientific development of the country in the domain of transportation systems by creating credible and innovative knowledge in fundamental, applied and action research suitable for the unique context of India and the global south.
3. To extend contextual solutions to the complex transportation and mobility problems for Indian cities and regions through a variety of activities, including advisory, handholding, training, capacity building and impact studies.
Core Values
Academic Integrity and Accountability
Inclusion and diversity
Holistic learning of science and technology
Appreciation of intellectual excellence and creativity
Sensitivity to social responsibilities
Contribute to National development and growth
Professional leadership and team building
Entrepreneurial and strategic thinking