Stateowned scientific Institute (applied research).
Staff: about 1200 IFSTTAR results from merging of INRETS
(related to road safety) and LCPC, the former Public Works research institute of Highways administration.
IFSTTAR comprises 5 main technical departments active in research and expertise in the fields of civil engineering, construction materials, transport infrastructure, geotechnical engineering, measurement, automation and systems associated to transport and road safety.
IFSTTAR is active in promoting and qualifying innovative materials and techniques related to sustainable
construction, and management of networks, energy facilities and transport infrastructure