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: 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 Roanoke College releases first season football schedule Gene Marrano February 21, 2025 1 min read Vinton’s Winter Restaurant Week starts Sunday Denise Membreno February 21, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Outside initiative helps outdoor projects with grant money Denise Membreno February 21, 2025