Yianni Tsapakis, wearing a blue suit and red tie, accepts the TRB Blue Ribbon Award for the Highway Traffic Monitoring Committee from another man in a dark suit and glasses. They are smiling and standing indoors at a formal event.

TTI’s Tsapakis Leads TRB Highway Traffic Monitoring Committee to Second Consecutive Blue Ribbon Award

For the second consecutive year, the Highway Traffic Monitoring Committee (ACP70), chaired by Ioannis “Yianni” Tsapakis, assistant program manager and research scientist at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, has been honored with the Blue Ribbon Award by the Transportation Research Board (TRB). This year, the committee earned recognition in the Research category for Identifying and Advancing Ideas for Research through the Development of Two e-Circulars Over Six Years and Collaboration with Multiple Committees and Organizations.

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TTI’s Levien and Schrank Selected as Regents Fellows for 2023–2024

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has named two leaders from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) as Regents Fellows for the 2023–2024 fiscal year. Established in 1988, the award recognizes and honors service, extension and research professionals who have provided exemplary professional service to society that has created large and lasting benefits to Texas and beyond.

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Recognizing Excellence in Impaired Driving Prevention

The Texas Impaired Driving Task Force (TxIDTF) is dedicated to eliminating impaired driving across the state. Comprised of law enforcement, prosecution, prevention, advocacy, media development/communications and more, the task force works diligently to combat one of the leading causes of traffic fatalities in Texas. To honor those making significant contributions to this mission, TxIDTF, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, annually presents the Texas Impaired Driving Safety Awards.

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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.