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CTC & Associates provides research, management and technical communication services for the transportation sector.

Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, the firm serves state departments of transportation, local road agencies, associations, universities and national research programs.

We help our clients drive change with effective research management and communication of research results.

CTC is proud to sponsor the
2026 AASHTO Research
Advisory Committee Meeting!

Capture the impacts of your research projects for internal and external audiences. CTC & Associates will develop tailored research summaries for your projects that tell the story of the problem, solution and benefits – in technically accurate yet interesting language that is accessible to both managers and specialists. Find out more.
Go small before you go big. CTC & Associates will conduct quick-turnaround research for you on any transportation topic. We’ll comb the literature, interview experts and conduct surveys – then package it all in a readable report that highlights gaps and potential next steps. Find out more.

Artificial
Intelligence

Understand the benefits and risks of using artificial intelligence (AI) to create and transfer knowledge. While CTC & Associates does not use AI for our own products, we see its great potential in transportation research. We will tailor guidance on the practical application of AI, including current best practices and use cases.
Show the value of your research program in clear, compelling ways. CTC & Associates will help you develop performance measures, annual reports, news updates, videos and websites that drive change. Find out more.

Peer
Exchanges

Be a part of your peer exchange instead of running it. CTC & Associates will manage any and all aspects of a research peer exchange – planning, agenda development, logistics, facilitation, reporting – freeing you up to make the most of the valuable time with your peer agencies. Find out more.
Leverage your research investments. CTC & Associates will help you organize and manage a pooled fund study with partner agencies. We’ll facilitate and document meetings, help develop RFPs, report on progress and disseminate findings. Find out more.

Section 508 and
ADA Compliance

Meet your legal requirements and your customers’ needs. CTC & Associates will help assess and remediate digital content to conform to state and federal accessibility requirements. We will also create templates and guidance to help ensure new products meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 standards.

Research
Management

Extend your SP&R program capabilities. CTC & Associates can augment your in-house efforts in areas such as development of problem statements, oversight of contract research, facilitation of panel meetings or update of guidance documents – whatever is needed. Find out more.