The goals of the TRANSIMS open source project are:

• To maintain public access to TRANSIMS core assets: TRANSIMS documentation, methods, source code and data sets are available to the public under a recognized open source license.
• To provide an unbiased venue for information: Community members share problems, solutions, tools, and data. These interactions provide unbiased feedback on TRANSIMS core assets.
• To support a connected community: The clearinghouse provides a single, centralized repository for all TRANSIMS-related materials. Community members use the clearinghouse not only to access the most recent materials, but also to post their own contributions, share their experiences, and elect leaders from within the community.
• To maintain a nexus for further development: The community establishes procedures and infrastructure for transparently managing the core TRANSIMS assets. Interactions between users, developers, and researchers are facilitated. Contributions by community members are recognized, vetted, and published.