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Coastal Research and Transportation Education

US-DOT Tier-1 University Transportation Center

US-DOT Tier-1 University Transportation Center

 

Objectives: 

 

    • Address durability challenges of nation’s ports and harbors integrated with multimodal coastal transportation infrastructure​
    • Foster equitable workforce development for the Blue Economy​
    • Become a leader in equitable technology transfer mechanisms

 

Objectives: 

 

  • Address durability challenges of nation’s ports and harbors integrated with multimodal coastal transportation infrastructure​
  • Foster equitable workforce development for the Blue Economy​
  • Become a leader in equitable technology transfer mechanisms

 

FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE DURABILITY AND EXTENDING​ THE LIFE OF
COASTAL TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE

FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE DURABILITY AND EXTENDING​THE LIFE OF COASTAL TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE

What is Blue Economy?

The sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, and ocean ecosystem health. 

      • Fisheries​
      • Aquaculture​
      • Tourism​
      • Shipping​
      • Renewable energy

What is Equity?

Equity in transportation seeks fairness in mobility and accessibility to meet the needs of all community members. 

      • Highways​
      • Transit​
      • Pedestrians​
      • Micromobility​
      • Ferries

What is Blue Economy?

The sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, and ocean ecosystem health. 

    • Fisheries​
    • Aquaculture​
    • Tourism​
    • Shipping​
    • Renewable energy


Faculty @ UPRM

Dr. Alberto M. Figueroa Medina

INCI – Transportation​
alberto.figueroa3@upr.edu 

Dr. Carla Lopez del Puerto

INCI – Construction Management ​
carla.lopezdelpuerto@upr.edu

Prof. Ismael Pagan Trinidad

INCI – Environmental & Water Resources​
ismael.pagan@upr.edu

CONTACT INFORMATION

Mailing Address:

Puerto Rico Transportation Technology Transfer Center
Civil Engineering and Surveying Department
University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez Campus
P.O. Box 9000
Mayagüez, P.R. 00681-9000

 

Phones and Fax Numbers:

Direct Phone: 787-834-6385

Phone: 787-832-4040