TravelAid: Collaborative Donation App

Integrated.Travel Research and Development aims to enhance community engagement and support through the creation of a mobile application, TravelAid, designed to facilitate collaboration among users and enable seamless donation processes. The app will serve as a platform where travelers and local communities can connect, share resources, and support each other. The primary goal is to create a user-friendly interface that allows users to easily collaborate on travel plans, share experiences, and contribute to community-driven projects through donations. The project will focus on integrating secure payment gateways for donations, ensuring user data privacy, and providing a seamless user experience. By leveraging classroom knowledge in app development, user interface design, and data security, learners will have the opportunity to apply their skills in a real-world context.

Helena Trench Feasibility Study

The Helena Trench Feasibility Study aims to explore the technical and financial viability of constructing a train trench along Montana Avenue in Helena. This project stems from the need to improve transportation infrastructure by eliminating three grade crossings and enhancing street grid connections. Inspired by the Reno ReTRAC project, the study will assess the potential to lower the tracks at Roberts Street, impacting the west end of the existing yard. The project will focus on determining the feasibility of the trench, estimating costs, and identifying potential funding sources. The study will cover the area from approximately 700 feet west of N. Last Chance Gulch to Hannaford Street. By conducting this study, learners will apply their classroom knowledge in civil engineering, urban planning, and transportation systems to a real-world scenario.

Rio Grande Valley Passenger Rail Feasibility Study

The Rio Grande Valley Passenger Rail Feasibility Study aims to evaluate the potential for a new passenger rail service in the Rio Grande Valley region. The project will involve conducting a comprehensive needs assessment to identify the most beneficial and cost-effective routes for the rail service. Students will analyze population data to determine the best areas for ridership and assess the environmental impact of the proposed rail routes. Additionally, the project will require identifying suitable locomotives and estimating overall project costs. The goal is to provide a detailed feasibility study that will help Integrated.Travel Research and Development make informed decisions about the viability of the passenger rail project. This study will involve close collaboration with the project administration team to ensure that all goals and timelines are met.

Sponsorship Attraction Strategy for ITRD

Integrated Travel Research and Development (ITRD) is seeking to enhance its research efforts in transportation, net-zero technologies, regional economic development, and the socio-economic benefits of frequent, affordable, and reliable passenger rail services to rural and indigenous communities. To achieve this, ITRD needs to attract corporate, private, and public sponsorship. The goal of this project is to develop a comprehensive sponsorship attraction strategy that highlights the value and impact of ITRD's research initiatives. The project will involve analyzing potential sponsors, crafting compelling sponsorship proposals, and creating a marketing plan to engage and secure sponsorships. This will enable ITRD to continue its vital research and contribute to sustainable and equitable transportation solutions.