The Georgia Transportation Institute (GTI) was established in 1998 to coordinate and act as a focal point for transportation research in the state of Georgia. The lead institution, Georgia Institute of Technology, is affiliated with other members, including Albany State University, Clark Atlanta University, Emory University, Georgia Southern University, Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University, Mercer University, Savannah State University, the University of West Georgia, and The University of Georgia. Researchers affiliated with GTI are active in research on a broad range of topics, including policy and planning, environmental issues, transportation technology, transportation infrastructure, and traffic operations.