Dr. Jose Holguin-Veras Received the White House Transportation “Champions of Change” Award
On May 8th, the White House honored twelve people as Transportation “Champions of Change.” This Champions event, “Transportation Technology Solutions for the 21st Century,” focused on individuals or organizations that have provided exemplary leadership in developing or implementing transportation technology solutions to enhance performance, reduce congestion, improve safety, and facilitate communication across the transportation industry at the local, state or national level.
“These Champions represent the very best in American leadership, innovation, and progress,” said Secretary LaHood. “I’m proud to recognize these transportation leaders who work every day to grow our economy and help us reach our destinations more quickly, efficiently, and safely.”
Dr. José Holguín-Veras is the William H. Hart Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Director of the Center for Infrastructure, Transportation, and the Environment. Dr. Holguin-Veras has led the development of an off-hour freight delivery system that combines Global Positioning System (GPS) remote sensing monitoring with GPS-enabled smart phones. This transportation technology solution has facilitated a shift in deliveries from the congested daytime hours to the off-
hours of 7PM to 6AM. Since the system has been implemented, freight receivers enjoy the superior reliability of off-hour deliveries, carriers benefit from increased productivity, and daytime travelers and pedestrians enjoy reduced congestion, noise, and pollution. His influential research has led to substantial improvements in the ability to model and induce changes in the behavior of the freight industry.The Champions of Change program was created as an opportunity for the White house to feature groups of Americans – individuals, businesses and organizations – who are doing extraordinary things to empower and inspire members of their communities.
To learn more about the White House Champions of Change program and nominate a Champion, please visit the website at:
Herbert S. Levinson Received the Connecticut Chapter of ITE 2013 Transportation Achievement Award
Each year Connecticut Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) presents four members with one of the following awards: Service to the Chapter Award, Transportation Leadership Award, President’s Award, and Transportation Achievement Award.
The 2013 transportation achievement award was given to Herbert Levinson; UTRC Icon mentor. This award is given to a member with many years of dedicated service to the traffic engineering profession and the Institute of Transportation Engineers.
Herbert Levinson was also Awarded an Honorary Doctor of Engineering Degree at the Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago)
Herbert Levinson has also received an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree for his outstanding contributions to the safe and efficient movement of people and goods on the streets and highways of the nation.
Levinson has been an Icon Mentor at the University Transportation Research Center for many years. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and an honorary member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers
Dr. Neville Parker Received the CCNY’s President’s Award for Outstanding Faculty Services
CCNY President Coico presented the award at a special reception for faculty on Monday, May 20, at the Great Hall, CCNY.
CE’s Chairperson, Dr. Julio Davalos acknowledged his outstanding service contributions to CCNY for so many years and conveyed him his warmest appreciation and gratitude.
We proudly congratulate Dr. Parker for his commitment and services to the Civil Engineering Department and to students.