1. Integrated Solutions for Mobility, Safety and Infrastructure Renewal USDOT Region V Regional University Transportation Center Purdue University http://www.purdue.edu/dp/nextrans Objectives and Mechanisms for Collaboration in Logistics

2. NEXTRANS: Background USDOT Regional University Transportation Center - flagship UTC for the region - national visibility - regional and national resource - must provide leadership in making national and regional contributions for solving immediate and long-range transportation problems - focal point for coordination of all Centers in region - competitively selected

3. NEXTRANS: Quick Stats USDOT Region V Regional University Transportation Center (RUTC) Administered by Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) of the USDOT Ten standard federal regions Region V: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin Purdue University awarded Region V’s Regional UTC in August 2006

4. NEXTRANS: Quick Stats (Contd.) Purdue-led consortium More than $13million funding over 3 years Potential for long-term funding/sustainability $6.225 million from USDOT, and at least $6.9 million match from partners Administered by Purdue Discovery Park Located in Purdue Research Park Formal operation started in August 2007

5. NEXTRANS: Vision New generation of paradigms Prepare a highly qualified workforce To develop innovative and integrated solutions for mobility, safety, and infrastructure renewal Interdisciplinary Regional emphasis: intermodal freight transportation and logistics to address regional needs and economic opportunities

6. NEXTRANS: University Partners UniversityTypeRoleState Purdue University Lead Institution & Major Partner Center coordination, regional leadership, research, education, technology transfer Indiana Ohio State UniversityMajor PartnerResearch, education, technology transferOhio University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Major PartnerResearch, education, technology transferIllinois Martin UniversityStrategic PartnerEducation, outreachIndiana University of Wisconsin, Platteville Strategic PartnerDistance education course developmentWisconsin Wayne State UniversityStrategic PartnerResearchMichigan Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis Institutional Resource Partner Resource sharingIndiana Illinois Institute of Technology Institutional Resource Partner Education, outreachIllinois

7. NEXTRANS: Center Partners Current list Public sector - state DOTs, IL tollway authority, Chicago DOT, RPBs, FHWA state offices, LTAPs, Ports of Indiana, GLPTC, NASA, GCM, Dubois ADC - state DOTs, IL tollway authority, Chicago DOT, RPBs, FHWA state offices, LTAPs, Ports of Indiana, GLPTC, NASA, GCM, Dubois ADC Private sector - CICP, AAR, Transp. Tech. Center Inc., Navteq, Delphi, Motorola, SemMaterials, Honda Others - university transportation conferences, ACPA, APA, and various labs and centers at major partner universities New partners

8. NEXTRANS: Regional Emphasis Transportation/logistics related to the agricultural economy Transportation aspects related to biofuels Relate USDOT’s VII initiative to rejuvenation of auto and ancillary industries Support opportunities to be key link in national and global logistics Explore transportation opportunities related to very light jets “secure and efficient intermodal freight transportation and logistics system”

9. NEXTRANS: Theme The theme of the NEXTRANS Center will be to develop integrated solutions to transportation problems by explicitly capturing the interactions between the vehicle, driver/traveler, and the infrastructure.

10. NEXTRANS: Collaboration in Logistics Platform for focused and coordinated actions - leverage, synergy Partner for research proposals/projects Consultancy services Showcase studies Enabling platform for team-building Outreach conferences/workshops Education role & continuing education program Affiliates program Provide national visibility for issues/opportunities

11. NEXTRANS: Research Collaboration (Logistics) Different mechanisms for collaboration 1:1 cost-share leverage (for USDOT funds) - cash - data, software - equipment, personnel Joint projects (USDOT cost-share) Supplemental projects (USDOT cost-share) Proprietary projects (no USDOT funds) Partnership to solicit external funds Coordinated group effort

12. NEXTRANS: Education Collaboration (Logistics) Educational resource Short-courses on focused/emerging topics Industry-sponsored internships Logistics certificate programs Center “in-house” research associate training for personnel Affiliates Program

13. NEXTRANS: Outreach Collaboration (Logistics) Platform for focused and coordinated workshops - coordinated effort - action plan - networking in specialized topics National-level conferences - networking - emerging issues - business opportunities Showcase activities Commercialization Affiliates Program

14. NEXTRANS: Contact Information 2700 Kent Avenue, Suite B-100 West Lafayette, IN 47906 V: (765)-496-9729 E: nextrans@purdue.edu nextrans@purdue.edu Web: http://www.purdue.edu/dp/nextrans http://www.purdue.edu/dp/nextrans Director: Srinivas Peeta Managing Director: Mahmud Farooque Administrative Assistant: Nancy Smigiel