The City University of New York, Institute for Transportation Systems (CUNY ITS), has established a Universal Transportation Model Simulation Center (UTMSC) that uses state-of-the art computing technology and processes, to develop, maintain and provide continuous improvements to an operational UTM system in close cooperation with NYCDOT, NYSDOT, and NJDOT engineers and planners, emergency and security agencies, trucking companies, freight forwarders, the consulting world, federal, state and local public agencies, and the Universities that will participate in this crucially required effort.
UTMSC has a rich history of pioneering advancements in transportation modeling and technology. Since our establishment, we have been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge tools and methodologies to address the complex challenges of modern transportation systems. Our history is marked by a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in serving the needs of researchers, students, professionals, and decision-makers in the transportation sector.
The Universal Transportation Model Simulation Center (UTMSC) was established through significant investments from the Manhattan Borough President’s Office and Silicon Graphics Inc. (SGI), under the aegis of the CUNY Institute for Transportation Systems (CUNY ITS). This initiative aims to leverage cutting-edge computing technology and processes to develop, maintain, and continuously improve operational Universal Transportation Models for the NY/NJ/CT metropolitan area, across the United States, and globally.
The foundation of UTMSC was supported by several key partners:
Our mission encompasses several key objectives:
Create innovative tools for research, education, training, and project implementation in large-scale transportation modeling for researchers, students at all levels, transportation professionals, emergency services, consultants, and policymakers.
Utilize artificial intelligence to improve traffic flow operations, optimizing transportation management and operations.
Maintain continuously updated network assignment models to accurately simulate and predict transportation dynamics.
Offer real-time transportation management solutions to enhance the efficiency and safety of transportation systems.
At UTMSC, our vision is to revolutionize large-scale transportation modeling by developing innovative tools and technologies that enhance research, education, training, and project implementation. We aim to be a global leader in artificial intelligence-driven transportation planning and management, continuously updating dynamic traffic forecasting models, and providing real-time transportation management solutions.