The Kentucky Transportation Center (or KTC) is a research center within the University of Kentucky College of Engineering. Founded in 1941 as the Division of Research of the Kentucky Department of Highways, KTC became part of the University in 1980. KTC is a hub of applied multidisciplinary transportation research. KTC has built a strong partnership with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, and also works with other clients and transportation agencies across the United States.
KTC has 10 program areas and is housed on the University of Kentucky campus. KTC enjoys a strong relationship with the Department of Civil Engineering at UK.