Edward J. Seymour, Ph.D., P.E.

Seymour, Ed

Senior Research Fellow
Associate Agency Director
Senior Research Engineer

Transportation Operations Group
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Texas A&M University System
9441 LBJ Freeway, Suite 103
Dallas, TX 75243
ph. (972) 994-0433 Ext. 13107 · fax (972) 994-0522
e-seymour@tamu.edu

Short Biography

Dr. Seymour is an Associate Director at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. He is head of the Transportation Operations Group that includes offices in College Station, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. The programs affiliated with the Transportation Operations Group include: intelligent transportation systems (ITS), traffic sensor technology, traffic management, traffic signal operations, work zone safety, traffic safety, traffic signs and markings, geometric design, railroad-highway grade crossings, professional development, and implementation offices located in urban areas. These programs represent approximately one-third of the TTI research program base with $12 million in authorized funding and approximately 140 employees.

Dr. Seymour's research focuses on ITS architecture and standards and on transportation systems operations and management. He is also involved with technology transfer activities that are affiliated with several organizations. Since 1996 Dr. Seymour has served as chairperson of the National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocols (NTCIP) Committee jointly sponsored by the standards development organizations of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). In addition he has served in leadership roles with several professional societies and national transportation related initiatives.

Prior to joining TTI Dr. Seymour worked for the City of Dallas, Texas where for 10 years he was an Assistant Director with responsibility for freeway operations; traffic signal operations; regulation of taxis, limousines and shuttles; regulation of commercial passenger vehicle ground transportation at DFW Airport; and adjudication of parking tickets.

Education

  • Ph.D., Management Science, University of Texas at Dallas, 1981.
  • M.S., Statistics, Southern Methodist University, 1975.
  • B.S., Systems Engineering, Southern Methodist University, 1973.

Experience

  • Senior Research Fellow, Transportation Operations Group, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, November 2008 - Present.
  • Associate Agency Director, Transportation Operations Group, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, September 2002 - Present.
  • Senior Research Engineer, Transportation Operations Group, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, January 2000 - Present.
  • Division Head, TTI, Research and Implementation Division, Texas Transportation Institute, September 1997 - December 2003.
  • Assistant Agency Director, Transportation Operations Group, Texas Transportation Institute, June 2001 - August 2002.
  • Research Engineer, Freeway Operations, Texas Transportation Institute, August 1992 - December 1999.
  • Program Manager, Traffic Operations Program, Texas Transportation Institute, June 1995 - August 1997.
  • Assistant Director, City of Dallas, Department of Transportation, 1982 - December 1992.
  • Engineering and Computer Programming, City of Dallas, Department of Transportation, 1977 - December 1982.
  • Instructor, University of Texas at Dallas, 1973 - January 1977.
  • Instructor, Richland Community College, Dallas, Texas, 1973 - January 1977.

Professional Registration

Registered Professional Engineer in Texas, Registration No. 50413.

Certified National Highway Institute (NHI) Instructor, 2002.

Affiliations

  • Committee Member, Transportation Research Board (TRB), Committee for a Study of Options for Streamlining Standards of Intelligent Transportation Systems, November 2006 - 2007.
  • Committee Member, Transportation Research Board (TRB), Committee ABG10, Conduct of Research, March 2005 - April 2006.
  • Chair, Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, Expert/Peer Review Panel for the Traffic Research Laboratory Assessment (TReL), May 2004 - May 2004.
  • Member, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), ITS Standards Outreach, Education and Training Program, 2003.
  • Appointee, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), AASHTO appointed chairperson for the National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP) Joint Committee for development of ITS standards, 2002 - 2004.
  • Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2000 - 2002.
  • Member, Georgia State Department of Transportation, Georgia Metropolitan ITS Integration Project Blue Ribbon Team, December 2000 - January 2002.
  • Chairperson, National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP) Joint Committee for development of ITS standards, 2000 - 2002.
  • Member, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), ITS Standards Oversight Working Grouping of the AASHTO, 2000 - Present.
  • Appointee, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Advanced Transportation Controller (ATC) Steering Committee, 1999 - Present.
  • Chairperson, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP) Joint Committee for development of ITS standards, 1998 - 2000.
  • Appointee, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), ITS Data Registry Configuration Control Board, 1998 - 2003.
  • Member, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Executive Committee on Management and Operations of ITS, 1997 - Present.
  • Member, ITS Standards Committee of the Intelligent Transportation Systems Council, 1996 - Present.
  • Appointee, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Advanced Transportation Management Systems (ATMS) Data Dictionary Steering Committee and the Message Set for External TMC Communications Steering Committee, 1996 - Present.
  • President, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Texas Section (TexITE), Greater Dallas Chapter, 1996 - 1997.
  • Chairperson, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP) Joint Committee for Development of ITS Standards, 1996 - 1998.
  • Representative, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP) Committee for Development of ITS Standards, 1996 - Present.
  • Member, Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America), Texas Chapter, Board of Directors, 1995 - 1997.
  • Vice President, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Texas Section (TexITE), Greater Dallas Chapter, 1995 - 1996.
  • Member, Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America), Newsletter Chairman, 1994 - 1995.
  • Member, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Texas Section (TexITE), Secretary/Treasurer of Greater Dallas Chapter, 1994 - 1995.
  • Member, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Section Representative to ITE District, 1992 - 1994.
  • Member, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Technical Council, 1991 - 1994.
  • Member, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Board of Directors of the Computer Control Systems Application Group (CCSAG), 1985 - December 1985.

Honors & Awards

Certificate of Appreciation for member, AASHTO ITS "Standards Development and Deployment Task Force", Chair, NTCIP Joint Committee, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), 2005.

Certificate for participation in ITE's ITS Standards Outreach, Education and Training Program - 2003 ITS America "Best of ITS Award", Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), 2003.

TTI/Trinity Senior Researcher Award, TTI/Trinity Industries, 2002.

Award for "National ITS Standards and their Application in Texas to Center-to-Center Communications, Texas Chapter, Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America), 2002.

Award for "Contributions to the Development of ITS Standards", Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America), 1997.

Intelligent Transportation Systems Council Individual Award, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), 1996.

Short Courses Taught

Next Generation Surface Transportation Management and Operations. Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). Washington, DC, November 16, 2004 - November 18, 2004.

ITS Standards. ITE, AASHTO, NEMA, US DOT. Dallas, TX, April 15, 2004 - April 15, 2004. Los Angeles, CA, October 7, 2003 - October 7, 2003. Helena, MT, July 16, 2003 - July 18, 2003. New York, NY, June 6, 2003 - June 6, 2003. Fort Walton Beach, FL, May 13, 2003 - May 14, 2003. Anchorage, AK, April 9, 2003 - April 10, 2003. Ft. Lauderdale, FL, March 27, 2003 - March 27, 2003. San Juan, Puerto Rico, December 3, 2002 - December 3, 2002. Austin, TX, October 29, 2002 - October 29, 2002. Pittsburgh, PA, July 9, 2002 - July 9, 2002. Washington., DC, June 12, 2002 - June 12, 2002. Madison, WI, April 16, 2002 - April 16, 2002. Sacramento, CA, March 19, 2002 - March 19, 2002.

ITS Software Acquisition. NHI. Topeka, KS, July 25, 2001 - July 26, 2001. Ames, IA, September 6, 2000 - September 7, 2000. Lincoln, NE, June 8, 2000 - June 9, 2000. Honolulu, HI, April 17, 2000 - April 18, 2000. Houston, TX, January 20, 2000 - January 21, 2000. Nashville, TN, January 27, 2000 - January 28, 2000.

ITS Standards and Ramp Meter Operations. ITE, AASHTO, NEMA, US DOT. Salt Lake City, UT, November 2000 - November 2000.

NTCIP Standards. ITE, AASHTO, NEMA, US DOT. Salem, OR, October 17, 2000 - October 17, 2000. Kansas City, KS, August 2000 - August 2000.

Understanding ITS Architecture and Standards: Why Do We Need Them?". ITS Workshop. Manchester, NH, July 2000 - July 2000.

Management and Operations of ITS. ITE. College Station, TX, November 17, 1999. Las Vegas, NV, July 31, 1999 - August 1, 1999. Toronto, Canada, August 8, 1998 - August 9, 1998. Monterey, CA, February 29, 1998 - March 1, 1998.

NTCIP - What Does it Mean for You?. ITE, AASHTO, NEMA, US DOT. Toronto, Canada, November 7, 1999. Oklahoma City, OK, November 12, 1999. Minneapolis, MN, November 15, 1999. Chicago, IL, November 30, 1999. Newark, NJ, October 26, 1999. Las Vegas, NV, September 16, 1999. Arden Hills, MN, September 20, 1999. Metairie, LA, September 24, 1999. Albany, NY, September 27, 1999 - September 28, 1999. West Lafayette, IN, August 11, 1999. Madison, WI, August 16, 1999. New Rochelle, NY, June 25, 1999. Orlando, FL, May 3, 1999 - May 4, 1999. Kansas City, MO, April 14, 1999. St. Louis, MO, April 13, 1999. Williamsburg, VA, March 23, 1999. Hanover, MD, March 5, 1999. Atlanta, GA, February 2, 1999 - February 3, 1999. Phoenix, AZ, February 12, 1999. Oakland, CA, February 23, 1999. San Diego, CA, September 21, 1998. Jekyll Island, GA, July 14, 1998. Daytona Beach, FL, June 17, 1998. Dayton, OH, May 7, 1998. Boston, MA, April 14, 1998. Monterey, CA, March 1, 1998. Trenton, NJ, January 26, 1998. Chicago, IL, November 13, 1997. Portland, OR, November 4, 1997. Vicksburg, MS, October 10, 1997. Columbus, OH, October 23, 1997. Houston, TX, September 23, 1997. Omaha, NE, September 17, 1997. Hershey, PA, September 24, 1997. Boston, MA, August 3, 1997. Saratoga Springs, NY, May 14, 1997. Tampa, FL, March 23, 1997.

Selected Publications

E.J. Seymour, N.A. Chaudhary, D.R. Middleton, R.E. Brydia, K.M. Miller. White Paper: State of ITS Industry and Assessment of Project Types. 0-6672-1. Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, TX. November 2011.