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Congratulations to Marcus Brewer, recipient of the 2026 TTI G. Sadler Bridges Senior Researcher Award. The G. Sadler Br...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to Marcus Brewer, recipient of the 2026 TTI G. Sadler Bridges Senior Researcher Award.

The G. Sadler Bridges Senior Researcher Award was established to honor the 35-year career of Sadler Bridges, whose vision and leadership helped shape TTI’s growth and impact. Over the course of his distinguished career, Bridges served as both TTI’s deputy director and acting director, roles in which he championed innovation and collaboration across federal, state and local transportation initiatives. The intent of the Bridges Award is to recognize and reward excellence in research by senior TTI professionals. Bridges exemplified the values of creativity, commitment and collaboration, and this award honors individuals whose research achievements reflect that same spirit and whose work has made a lasting impact on the transportation field.

05/29/2026

Utility relocations on private property are among the most complex challenges facing the Texas Department of Transportation, particularly when determining reimbursement eligibility.

To improve consistency, TxDOT and the Texas A&M Transportation Institute reviewed past agreements and compared practices from other states. Their work resulted in recommendations to help standardize reimbursement calculations and improve accuracy in reimbursement decisions.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/9C_Nx3zqsPI?si=iOSrODOEzdo5Sci-

(Production of VSR done by TTI.)

Congratulations to Lee Gustavus, recipient of the 2026 TTI Glenda Evans Legacy Award. The Glenda Evans Legacy Award was ...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to Lee Gustavus, recipient of the 2026 TTI Glenda Evans Legacy Award.

The Glenda Evans Legacy Award was established in 2020 in memory of Glenda Evans, a dedicated member of the TTI Business Operations team for 22 years. The intent of the award is to recognize individuals who exemplify the qualities Evans was known for: resilience, professionalism and compassion, while contributing meaningfully to the TTI community. Recipients of this award consistently demonstrate a positive attitude, show resilience in the face of unforeseen challenges and promote a sense of community by bringing others together for a common purpose. This award celebrates those who reflect Evans’ enduring legacy through their inspiration, positivity and respect for others.

05/28/2026

Full depth reclamation (FDR) using foamed or emulsified asphalt is becoming a more common road repair method in Texas because of its rapid construction advantages.

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Transportation, has studied the durability and strength of FDR mixtures. The research aims to develop guidance on adjusting mix designs and determining when an additive is needed in a road project.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/qXIhyODjQLs?si=EcGOBaV2PeEntrAi

(Production of VSR done by TTI.)

Congratulations to Madhusudhan Venugopal, recipient of the 2026 TTI Dock Burke Legacy Award. This Dock Burke Legacy Awar...
05/27/2026

Congratulations to Madhusudhan Venugopal, recipient of the 2026 TTI Dock Burke Legacy Award.

This Dock Burke Legacy Award was established with a gift from Angie and (the late) Sadler Bridges to honor the distinguished 45-year career of Dock Burke, who retired in 2013 as director of the Southwest Region University Transportation Center, senior research scientist and Regents Fellow. The purpose of the award is to recognize innovative and entrepreneurial development of interdisciplinary research that has broadened the scope of TTI.

Congratulations to Jordan Bertling, recipient of the 2026 TTI Gregory P. Richmond Award for Agency Support. This award w...
05/26/2026

Congratulations to Jordan Bertling, recipient of the 2026 TTI Gregory P. Richmond Award for Agency Support.

This award was established in memory of Greg Richmond, TTI’s first director of human resources. Richmond served TTI for nearly 30 years and was widely known for his sharp wit, dedication to service and unwavering support of his colleagues. The intent of the Richmond award is to recognize and reward exemplary performance and significant contributions by employees serving in agency support roles. Honorees embody the spirit of commitment, professionalism and collegiality that Richmond brought to TTI throughout his career.

Congratulations to Luke Warren, a student technician with TTI’s Roadside Safety program, and Tanner Poage, a student ass...
05/25/2026

Congratulations to Luke Warren, a student technician with TTI’s Roadside Safety program, and Tanner Poage, a student assistant with Traffic Control Devices program, recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Student Awards.

The Outstanding Student Awards were established to recognize the meaningful contributions of student employees who play a vital role in advancing TTI's mission. Through research and high-impact learning experiences, undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students support innovation and discovery across a wide range of transportation research. This award honors students whose performance reflects the organization’s values and whose work has made a lasting impact. Recipients exemplify the spirit of curiosity, collaboration and dedication that defines the student experience and its importance to the agency’s success.

Congratulations to Nish*ta Sinha, associate research scientist in TTI’s Crash Analytics program, and Jack Kong, associat...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to Nish*ta Sinha, associate research scientist in TTI’s Crash Analytics program, and Jack Kong, associate research scientist in TTI’s Data and Spatial Analytics program, recipients of the 2026 TTI Gibb Gilchrist Fellowship.

The Gibb Gilchrist Fellowship was established by Patricia and Henry Gilchrist ’46. The intent of the Gibb Gilchrist Fellowship is to recognize and reward excellence among new TTI researchers and to provide the resources needed to help establish their research program and nurture their professional development. These individuals may have not yet had the opportunity to generate their own travel, research equipment and professional development funds; the Gibb Gilchrist Fellowship can help support the formative years of their careers.

In the latest episode of , Dr. Nancy Currie-Gregg, former NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronau...
05/21/2026

In the latest episode of , Dr. Nancy Currie-Gregg, former NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration astronaut and current director for the newly minted Texas A&M University Space Institute, and TTI Agency Director Greg Winfree discuss how TTI is teaming up with the Texas A&M Space Institute to help Texas and the United States position themselves to advantage in the growing space economy.

Listen Now: https://bit.ly/4nFj7ie

Congratulations to Mirah Howard, a student technician in TTI’s Research and Implementation Division, for receiving the 2...
05/21/2026

Congratulations to Mirah Howard, a student technician in TTI’s Research and Implementation Division, for receiving the 2026 TTI Linda Kay Cherrington Hershey Transit Mobility Scholarship.

The Linda Kay Cherrington Hershey Transit Mobility Scholarship was endowed by her husband John Paul Hershey. Linda was a TTI researcher nationally recognized for her work in transit planning, management and operations, as well as other mobility options. A Program Manager and Senior Research Scientist at TTI, Linda was known for her technical expertise, management skills, open communications and commitment to excellence. She was an outstanding mentor to other researchers and students. The intent of the scholarship is to recognize and reward undergraduate and graduate students working for TTI on research projects related to all aspects of transit, ridesharing, biking, walking and other mobility options.

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