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Virginia Tech's Center for Geospatial Information Technology (CGIT) collaborates across research, education, and outreach with a transdisciplinary approach, addressing complex problems with geospatial science. Connecting research and operations provides innovative solutions across multiple domains and from local to global scales.

 

 

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CGIT utilizes extensive knowledge in Geographic Information Systems to provide powerful geospatial tools with an easy to use interface.

 

What we do

Apply geospatial science to improve quality of life, environment, and community through smart decision making.

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Creating decision making tools requires expertise in several programming languages in order to create software to meet the needs of CGIT's clients.

 

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Our research and development allow us to serve immediate and extended communities by providing our partners and clients with effective tools that allow them to succeed at meeting their goals in a self-sufficient and sustainable manner.

 

Turning Data Into Decisions That Drive Virginia Forward

At the Center for Geospatial Information Technology (CGIT), we transform spatial data into secure, intuitive decision-making tools that empower agencies, researchers, and communities across the Commonwealth.

From the DMV Geocoding Tool and the Virginia State Police Crash Analysis Dashboard to statewide broadband and environmental initiatives, CGIT delivers data clarity where it matters most—safety, efficiency, and strategic planning.

Our research fuses geospatial science, software engineering, and user experience design to develop applications that translate complex datasets into practical insights. Whether mapping risk, tracking infrastructure, or forecasting change, we help decision-makers act with precision and confidence.

 

Our Focus

  • Intelligent mapping and data visualization

  • Secure, scalable GIS and automation tools

  • UX/UI design guided by “no instruction book needed” principles

  • AI and analytics for predictive modeling

  • Decision-support systems for transportation, environment, and security

     

Impact Highlights

  • DMV Geocoding Tool Redesign: powering address accuracy and safety analytics for millions of records statewide.

  • Virginia State Police Crash Analysis Platform: visualizing crash data to enhance highway safety and response planning.

  • Commonwealth Connection & Opportunity Dashboards: connecting data across sectors for smarter policy and community development.

     

 

CGIT at Virginia Tech — advancing the science of data-driven decision-making for a more informed, resilient, and secure future.