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Transportation Safety Institute (TSI)

A federal cost recovery agency which develops and conducts worldwide safety, security, and environmental training, products, and/or services for both public and private sectors. The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) is the Institute's parent organization within the Department of Transportation (DOT). TSI was established in 1971 to assist DOT modal administrations accomplish their essential training requirements. The Institute offers premier transit, aviation, pipeline, motor carrier, highway safety, hazardous material, and risk management training nationally and internationally.

For more information, visit www.tsi.dot.gov

NDSU Dept 2880P.O. Box 6050Fargo, ND 58108-6050
(701)231-7767ndsu.ugpti@ndsu.edu