Oklahoma State University System

Oklahoma Transportation Center Area

This is the Oklahoma Transportation Center Area Plan. Additionally, a PDF version of the plan is available. A link to the Adobe Acrobat Reader has been provided in case you are not able to open the PDF documents.

Oklahoma Transportation Center Plan (PDF Version)

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY – STILLWATER
OKLAHOMA TRANSPORTATION CENTER

Mission

To develop and transmit knowledge through research, training, technical assistance, and technology transfer to enhance the transportation systems that touch the lives of the people of Oklahoma and the nation.

Vision

To be recognized as an essential resource in addressing transportation problems at the state and national levels.

Core Values

Excellence – The OTC seeks excellence in all of its activities.

Intellectual Freedom - The OTC believe in ethical and scholarly questioning in an environment that respects the rights of all.

Integrity - The OTC is committed to the principles of truth and honesty.

Service – The OTC believes that serving others is a noble endeavor.

Diversity - The OTC respects others and values the diversity of opinion and freedom of expression.

Stewardship of Resources - OTC focuses its resources on practical transportation problems.

Cooperation and Collaboration - OTC develops and nourishes partnerships among transportation providers and suppliers, both private and public.

Economic Development - OTC believes that it has an important role in promoting economic development in the state.

Goals, Critical Success Factors, Objectives, and Strategies

Goal 1. Economic Development. Address important transportation problems facing Oklahoma.

Critical Success Factors:

To be able to predict the economic impact of alternate transportation improvements on the state.

Objectives:

Objective 1.1: Conduct transportation research that increases an understanding of the flows of commodities into and around the state.
Strategies:

Develop statewide freight model.

Objective 1.2: Achieve stable funding for OTC programs
Strategies:

Seek federal funding as part of Congressional action in passing new six-year transportation authorization act.

Goal 2. Academic Excellence. Uphold the highest standards in the conduct of research.

Critical Success Factors:

OTC research products are viewed as being accurate and reliable.

Objectives:

Objective 2.1: Develop an effective procedure for ensuring quality in OTC products.
Strategies:

Subject all OTC work products to peer review process.

Goal 3. Leverage Resources. Leverage resources from private and public entities.

Critical Success Factors:

Broad participation in OTC activities by public and private transportation entities.

Objectives:

Objective 3.1: Develop a program for encouraging private transportation entities to fund portions of OTC research projects.
Strategies:

Offer private transportation firms a 50/50 match for funding research projects.

Objective 3.2: Explore establishing the Southwest Bridge Center
Strategies:

Determine whether OTC should partner with New Mexico State University.

Goal 4. Image. Enhance public image of OTC as an essential contributor to the solution of transportation problems.

Critical Success Factors:

OTC is well known and respected for providing high quality services and products.

Objectives:

Objective 4.1: Provide timely and effective communication regarding OTC activities.
Strategies:

Maintain and enhance OTC Policy Board.
Create and distribute annual OTC business plan.
Continually update OTC website.
Continue to hold meetings of the OTC Policy Board