What is "ifsttar"

The French institute of science and technology for transport, spatial planning, development and networks (, IFSTTAR) is a public research institution (a Public Scientific and Technical Research Establishment) created in 2011. It results from the merger of The French National Institute for Transport and Safety Research ( INRETS) and the French Central Laboratory of Roads and Bridges ( LCPC).

The IFSTTAR is an associate member of University of Paris-Est and Université Lille Nord de France.