T&DI News
Hellen Shita is a doctoral candidate in civil engineering with a focus on transportation engineering at Florida International University. She is a registered Level 1 Roadway Safety Professional (RSP1). As a graduate research assistant at the Lehman Center for Transportation Research, Hellen is leading multiple transportation safety projects. Her work includes evaluating the effectiveness of...
July 15, 2025
Recent incidents have raised concerns about the safety of the US Air Transportation System; however, flying remains one of the safest modes of travel. I often comment that the most dangerous part of air travel is the drive to the airport (which often leads to my children rolling their eyes). Civil Engineers have made and continue to make strong contributions to aviation safety. As consultants, contractors, regulators, and researchers, we...
May 22, 2025
The ASCE Transportation and Development Institute (T&DI) is pleased to announce Manuel Bejarano, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE, of AtkinsRéalis, as the 2024 recipient of the Airfield Pavement Practitioner Award. The award was established to honor and recognize practicing engineers employed in the airfield pavement engineering profession with demonstrated leadership and achievement in airfield pavement projects.
May 13, 2025
These conferences are being held in partnership with the Arizona Department of Transportation and will bring together over 1000 transportation industry practitioners, researchers, operation managers, project and construction managers, academics, consultants, and contractors from around the world. The continuing education and networking opportunities provided at these conferences are essential elements for career resilience.
April 22, 2025
In recent weeks, there has been growing concern about the impact of potential Federal spending cuts and uncertainty about future funding. One thing that is certain is that now is the time to make the case for continuing investment in infrastructure and the research necessary to sow innovation. For individuals making a compelling argument for investment, it can be a daunting task. Fortunately, you are part of a large organization focused on advocating for needed investment —ASCE.
March 21, 2025
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Eileen Velez-Vega, P.E., M.ASCE, has been selected by T&DI’s Board of Governors as the Official Nominee for the 4-year position on the Board of Governors, commencing October 1, 2025. Additional nominees for the 4-year position on T&DI’s Board of Governors may be submitted through a petition process, the details of which are provided below.
March 19, 2025
The ASCE Transportation and Development Institute (T&DI) is pleased to announce Dr. Ram Pendyala, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE, of Arizona State University, as the 2025 recipient of the Frank M. Masters Transportation Engineering Award. This award is given to a member of the Society for the best example of innovative or noteworthy planning, design, or construction of transportation facilities.
March 19, 2025
The ASCE Transportation and Development Institute (T&DI) is pleased to announce Alyssa Ryan, Ph.D., EIT, A.M.ASCE, of the University of Arizona, as the 2024 recipient of the T&DI Outstanding Younger Member Award.
March 05, 2025
The ASCE Transportation and Development Institute is pleased to announce Dr. Sam, Labi, Ph.D., F.ASCE, of Purdue University, as the 2025 recipient of the Wilbur S. Smith Award.
February 26, 2025
The ASCE Transportation and Development Institute is pleased to announce Dr. William Sproule, Ph.D., M.ASCE, of Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech), as the 2024 recipient of the James Laurie Prize.
February 20, 2025