Institute of Transportation Studies

The Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis (ITS-Davis) is the leading university center in the world on sustainable transportation. It is home to more than 60 affiliated faculty and researchers, 120 graduate students, and a budget of $12 million. While our principal focus is research, we also emphasize education and outreach.

Children in Zambia. Climate change may trap rural populations of low-income countries in local poverty. (Credit: CIFOR)

Global impact: 10 climate change insights from UC Davis researchers

by Lisa Howard
August 29, 2016

Environment

UC Davis research studies look at the impact of climate change and what can be done to mitigate the damage.

West Village is the largest planned zero-net energy project in the United States. (Jeff Peters photo)

UC Davis to Be Living Lab for Young African Leaders Tackling Energy Issues

by Julia Ann Easley
June 20, 2016

The goal is to end 'bitter scenario of energy poverty'

West Village is the largest planned zero-net energy project in the United States. (Jeff Peters photo)

Their work in Africa ranges from placing solar lanterns in humble huts to advising the leadership of South Africa’s national power utility.