The Centre for Road Safety Studies was the first research centre established at Universiti Teknologi Brunei in February 2011. The centre was officially launched by the Honourable Minister of Communications, who serves as Advisor to the Brunei National Road Safety Council (BNRSC).

In July 2014, the centre was restructured and renamed the Centre for Transport Research (CfTR), reflecting an expansion of its scope to cover the broader domain of transport systems, including land, air, and water transport. The centre adopts a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach, integrating engineering, policy, and emerging digital technologies.

CfTR remains the only dedicated transport research centre in Brunei Darussalam, supporting national transport development through research, innovation, and stakeholder engagement.