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Congratulations to Duane Wagner, recipient of the 2026 TTI Charles J. “Jack” Keese Career Achievement Award for Agency S...
06/05/2026

Congratulations to Duane Wagner, recipient of the 2026 TTI Charles J. “Jack” Keese Career Achievement Award for Agency Support.

The Charles J. “Jack” Keese Career Achievement Award for Agency Support was established to honor the legacy of Jack Keese, who served as TTI’s agency director from 1962 to 1976. Keese was instrumental in elevating TTI to national prominence as a premier transportation research organization. The intent of the Keese Award is to recognize TTI support professionals who have demonstrated a consistent commitment to excellence through exceptional service, leadership and dedication. Recipients of this award have made significant, lasting contributions that extend beyond their regular responsibilities and have advanced the success of TTI’s research mission.

Congratulations to the 2025 Records Cleanup Team, recipients of the 2026 TTI Herbert H. Richardson Team Award. The Herbe...
06/04/2026

Congratulations to the 2025 Records Cleanup Team, recipients of the 2026 TTI Herbert H. Richardson Team Award.

The Herbert H. Richardson Team Award was established in honor of TTI Agency Director Emeritus Herb Richardson, who served as agency director from 1993 to 2006. During his tenure, TTI significantly expanded its academic partnerships, enhanced its physical infrastructure and doubled its annual research expenditures. The intent of the Richardson Team Award is to recognize a team that has demonstrated exceptional collaboration in achieving a highly successful outcome in response to an internal or external challenge. The award reflects Richardson’s legacy of visionary leadership, innovation and commitment to teamwork.

Congratulations to Fujie Zhou, recipient of the 2026 TTI Charley V. Wootan Career Achievement for Research Award. The Ch...
06/03/2026

Congratulations to Fujie Zhou, recipient of the 2026 TTI Charley V. Wootan Career Achievement for Research Award.

The Charley V. Wootan Career Achievement for Research Award was established to honor the legacy of Dr. Charley Wootan, who served as TTI’s agency director from 1976 to 1993. Under his leadership, TTI became the largest and one of the most respected university-affiliated transportation research organizations in the nation. The intent of the Wootan Award is to recognize and reward sustained excellence in research by TTI professionals whose distinguished performance and contributions go above and beyond the duties of their position. This award celebrates individuals whose careers reflect the leadership, vision and impact exemplified by Wootan’s legacy.

Join us in congratulating Jenny Naranjo Garcia and Kate Hinckley, recipients of TTI’s First Quarter Awards. Their effort...
06/02/2026

Join us in congratulating Jenny Naranjo Garcia and Kate Hinckley, recipients of TTI’s First Quarter Awards. Their efforts reflect the initiative, expertise and commitment to service that strengthen TTI’s research mission every day.

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.

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