The Center for Technology & Training (CTT) is located on the campus of Michigan Technological University. The CTT works with local road agencies, the Michigan Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and other transportation-related organizations to build, maintain, and manage public infrastructure. We accomplish this through:
- Workshops, online training and large annual conferences
- Software development, distribution and technical support
- Civil engineering research and technology transfer
These goals are distributed among several ongoing projects:
Michigan Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)
Michigan's Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) serves state, county, and municipal transportation personnel. Its mission is to bridge the gap between research and practice by conducting training sessions, providing engineering technical assistance, and serving as a clearinghouse for information related to state-of-the-art technology in the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure.
Roadsoft
Roadsoft is a software suite designed for collecting, storing, and analyzing data associated with transportation assets. Built on an optimum combination of database engine and GIS mapping tools, Roadsoft provides a quick, smooth user experience and almost unlimited data-handling capabilities.
MERL
The Michigan Engineers' Resource Library (MERL) contains information and utilities designed to help project engineers create road and bridge project estimates. MERL also includes utilities to enter and analyze bids for local jobs as well as to manage local jobs by tracking daily postings and payment estimates.
Bridge Load Rating
The Michigian Bridge Load Rating program was created within the Center for Technology & Training (CTT) to provide technical assistance for AASHTOWare Bridge Rating software and load ratings on bridges within the state of Michigan.
Great Lakes Environmental Research Center (GLEIC)
The GLEIC conducts research focused on innovative solutions to the challenges of providing safe and reliable drinking water and reducing water pollution, air pollution, and solid waste. The GLEIC partners with local, state, and tribal governments.