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April 24, 2008 |
METRANS is dedicated to solving metropolitan transportation problems through research, education and outreach. Download the Newsletter [PDF] |
Research
Researcher Strives for Clean EnvironmentProf. Hamid Rahai loves to bicycle. Bicycling in Southern California, however, is especially challenging for someone highly cognizant of the noxious fumes surrounding him as he rides his bicycle. Rahai has made that challenge his life's work. 2nd National Urban Freight Conference Attracts Transportation ScholarsNearly 200 transportation academics and practitioners shared research findings at METRANS' Second National Urban Freight Conference (NUF) from December 5-7 in Long Beach, California. METRANS Announces 2007-08 Research AwardsNew grants were awarded to 15 METRANS researchers for the 2007-08 year. |
Education
USC'S James Moore Awarded Three Honors by Professional GroupsProf. James Moore has recently been recognized by three different groups of his colleagues. METRANS' Venieris Honored for Diversity LeadershipMETRANS Deputy Director Marianne Venieris was recently awarded the 2008 Diversity Leadership Award in transportation by WTS-Los Angeles (formerly Women's Transportation Seminar). METRANS Student of Year Studies Transportation EconomicsSean Fergus was recently honored as 2007 METRANS Outstanding Student of the Year. USC Student's Team Wins Mock Transportation RFP CompetitionUSC planning student Robert Zappia and his team of transportation students were named winners of a recent "Mock Request for Proposals" competition. Transportation Students Saluted in Numerous AwardsOutstanding transportation students in METRANS affiliated programs have been recognized recently by scholarships and awards from numerous off-campus, professional organizations. |
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