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Center for Intermodal Transportation Safety and Security (CITSS)
University:	Florida Atlantic University
Director:	Dr. Yan Yong
Address:	Florida Atlantic University 777 Glades Road, Building 36, Room 204 Boca Raton, FL 33341
Phone:	561-297-3445
E-mail:	yongy@fau.edu
URL:	http://wise.fau.edu/citss/
Type:	University Institute or Center
Mission:	The mission of CITSS: 1) Preserve the economic integrity of the US related to intermodal transportation, planning and mobility. 2) Integrate transportation safety, security and logistics by air, land, seas, and space to reduce congestion and prevent terrorism. 3) Develop virtual simulation (4-D) solutions deliminating risks and gaps, by hardening seaport, airports, rail, transit and intermodal facilities. 4) Support governments and transportation providers in educational, training and applied research needs. 5) Utilize the collaborative resources of all Florida public universities and developing CITSS as a State of Florida and national model.
Research Descriptors:	Transportation