
T&DI News

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

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



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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

The ASCE Transportation and Development Institute (T&DI) is pleased to announce Dr. Halil Ceylan, Ph.D., C.Eng., Dist.M.ASCE, of Iowa State University, as the 2025 Francis C. Turner Award recipient.
February 20, 2025

The Transportation and Development Institute (T&DI) of ASCE is pleased to announce Anthony (Tony) Saka, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, of Morgan State University, as the 2025 recipient of the Harland Bartholomew Award.
February 20, 2025

Over the past month, it has become apparent that the Trump Administration is changing federal policy, impacting transportation and development in the U.S. Change is often uncomfortable and always inevitable.
February 18, 2025

First and foremost, let me offer my thoughts and prayers to those impacted by the wildfires raging in the Los Angeles area. When the fires are extinguished and the rebuilding efforts begin, civil engineers stand ready to support the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a new resilient Los Angeles. As avowed in Policy Statement 389 - Mitigating the impacts of natural and human-induced disasters, “ASCE is committed to...
January 17, 2025