Virginia Tech Transportation Institute named a national safety center; continues work on self-driving cars Ian Price December 13, 2016 1 min read One of five highly competitive federal grants have been awarded to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute to research maximizing the safety benefits for technology like automated cars. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Moment of Silence allows ER medical staff to copeNext: Poplar Forest gets funding boost for construction Related Stories 1 min read Joe Cobb delivers first State of the City address as Roanoke Mayor Gene Marrano August 21, 2025 1 min read Downtown Roanoke barbershop launches new Red Light Therapy Bed Web Staff August 21, 2025 1 min read Hurricane Erin rapid intensity gain was close to a record breaker Gene Marrano August 21, 2025