U.S. DOT awards MSU's Western Transportation Institute $4.7 million to improve road safety

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded the Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University a $4.7 million grant to advance safer roads and streets in rural and tribal areas in Montana.

“Rural and tribal safety in relation to transportation is a critical issue in improving quality of life in Montana,” said Kelvin Wang, WTI director. “WTI is at the forefront of improving rural transportation with new technological solutions and innovations.”

WTI will use the funds to improve traffic and transportation safety along corridors that serve rural counties, communities and...