On Aug. 24, 2023, the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) hosted the fifth annual Texas Pedestrian Safety Forum at the Norris Center in San Antonio, Texas. Supported by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and TTI’s Center for Transportation Safety (CTS), this in-person forum helped more than 200 people learn about how to make roadways safer for pedestrians in Texas.
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TTI’s Sener Receives NIH ComPASS Award
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is pleased to announce that Dr. Ipek N. Sener — a distinguished research scientist at TTI — has been presented a Community Partnerships to Advance Science for Society (ComPASS) award by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Common Fund.
Rodriguez Promoted to Program Manager of the New Transportation Programming and Portfolio Management Program
Sandra Rodriguez, Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) project manager III, has been promoted to program manager of the new Transportation Programming and Portfolio Management Program, effective Sept. 1, 2023.
Episode 67. Alone in the Crowd: Long-haul truckers fight isolation through satellite connections.
Thousands of long-haul truck drivers in America share a common and constant challenge of remoteness. They find insight and community through the vast reach of satellite radio.
TTI’s Manser Promoted to Director of the Center for Transportation Safety
Effective Sept. 1, TTI Senior Research Scientist Michael Manser was promoted to the role of director of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI’s) Center for Transportation Safety (CTS), succeeding Robert Wunderlich after his decade-long leadership as CTS director.
Infrastructure Protection Program
Researchers in the Infrastructure Protection Program work closely with public- and private-sector sponsors on the development, construction, testing, and evaluation of highway safety appurtenances and perimeter security devices. The staff of the Infrastructure Protection Program is recognized as leaders in the development and testing of both highway safety and anti-terrorist/anti-ram structures. Their experience related to […]
TTI’s Hansen, Rodman and Sener Co-Author Articles Featured in TR News
In a striking display of intellectual collaboration and expertise, three Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) researchers have jointly authored multiple articles featured in the July–August 2023 edition of TR News. Focused on the crucial theme of enhancing transportation and accessibility for all, these articles showcase the power of interdisciplinary teamwork in addressing complex challenges.
Episode 66. When Mobility Needs Are Like Snowflakes: TTI’s outposts focus on singular urban challenges.
It’s been said that all politics is local. Given the unique nature of major population centers everywhere, the same could be said for transportation.
You in the Driver Seat Mobile App Wins Prestigious Netty Award for Best Travel App
The Teens in the Driver Seat® (TDS) program at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is delighted to announce its recognition in the Travel category at the Netty Awards, one of the digital age’s most esteemed accolades. The program’s exceptional work on the You in the Driver Seat (YDS) Mobile App has earned them this prestigious award.
TTI’s Park Named Recipient of the 2023 H.O. Hartley Award
Dr. Eun Sug Park, a senior research scientist and accomplished statistician at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), has been honored as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 H.O. Hartley Award. The award is named in honor of Professor H.O. Hartley, an esteemed statistician who founded the Department of Statistics in 1963.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Appoints TTI Director Greg Winfree to Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity
In a move to advance the United States’ commitment to equitable and accessible transportation infrastructure, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has appointed The Honorable Gregory Winfree, director of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT’s) Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity (ACTE).
Episode 65. Minor Stress Factors Can Cause Major Problems, Even in the Best Driving Conditions.
Obvious pressures when we’re driving on the roadways—like aggressive drivers, stormy weather, and unruly passengers—are widely recognized. But less conspicuous triggers can compromise safety, too.
Border Delay Costs and Texas-Mexico Trade Competitiveness: A Comparative Analysis
Episode 64. Lofty Ambitions Are Fueling the Move Toward Sustainable Transportation.
Decarbonizing the transportation sector—the single-biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions—won’t happen overnight. But the U.S. Department of Energy has a plan.
In Memoriam: William R. “Dick” McCasland
William R. “Dick” McCasland recently passed away. Known for his generosity of spirit and his willingness to share his expertise with colleagues and students, McCasland was one of the most highly respected and knowledgeable professionals in traffic engineering. McCasland conducted Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI’s) earliest research on freeway operations, providing a practical and innovative approach to day-to-day freeway traffic problems.
Episode 63. One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Pedestrian deaths are at a 40-year high.
The dangers for those who travel on foot have constituted a public health challenge for as long as we’ve had motor vehicles. Why are pedestrian deaths increasing so fast? And what can be done to stem the tide?
Episode 62. What If? … How modelers envision the worst to enable the best response.
Disasters – whether natural or man-made – can cripple transportation systems. Sophisticated modeling can go a long way in minimizing disruptions and restoring routine conditions.
Researchers Find Hidden Micro-Stressors in Routine Driving
Commuters around the world dream of ideal driving conditions every day, but they rarely get them. The traffic is often heavy and gets worse when the weather turns sour. Light traffic and good weather are usually perceived as factors for a stress-free commute. Alas, researchers from the University of Houston and the Texas A&M Transportation Institute found that even under such ideal conditions, daily driving is stressful to many people, and for intriguing reasons.
Episode 61. Is America’s Infrastructure Turning a Corner?
Two years have passed since America’s last road and bridge report card, and we’ll wait another two years for the next one. An unofficial mid-term grade suggests that conditions are improving.
Captain Clyde A. Barbour Inducted into Texas Transportation Hall of Honor
Captain Clyde A. Barbour was posthumously inducted into the Texas Transportation Hall of Honor at a luncheon on June 26 at Sylvan Beach Pavilion in La Porte, Texas, near his namesake facilities: Barbours Cut inlet and Barbours Terminal at Port Houston. He was nominated by his great-granddaughter, Nancy Potter, who accepted the honor on Barbour’s […]