NOCoE News: NOCoE Student Contest Winner

Jan 8 2026 by adamhopps

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January 8, 2026

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NOCoE Student Contest Winner

The NOCoE 2026 TRB Student Contest Winner is Gabriel Geffen, Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Arizona.

Students from across the country submitted entries on their work and passion for transportation systems management and operations (TSMO). Gabriel Geffen won with his video, below, on research for the use of AI for ramp metering.

NOCoE is supporting Gabriel's travel to TRB Annual Meeting, taking place January 11 - 14, 2026 in Washington, DC to present a poster, attend industry sessions, and engage and learn from industry leaders.

Join us on Tuesday, January 13 at the AASHTO booth (#857) from 12:30pm to 3:30pm ET to meet with Gabriel and engage with TSMO professionals.

Gabriel Geffen, Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Arizona and 2026 NOCoE Student Contest Winner

NOCoE in 2025

A Year of Connection, Learning, and Progress

From live events to new resources, see how NOCoE supported the TSMO community throughout 2025 with timely insights and practical tools.

Read our What's New at NOCoE Report to learn more.

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Upcoming Webinars

2026 Transportation Technology Tournament: Guide for Prospective Participants. January 20, 2026 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Talking TIM: January 2026. January 28, 2026 from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Road Features for Automated Driving Systems Readiness Feasibility Assessment, Methods, and Tools. February 04, 2026 from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST

AI Uses for TSMO. February 11, 2026 from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST

Talking TIM: February 2026. February 25, 2026 from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Industry News

Work Zone Cameras Can Now Detect Drivers Using Cellphones, Arkansas DOT Says (WHBQ-TV)

First Toll Lanes On Texas 183 North Open (KUT Radio)

Colorado DOT to replace avalanche mitigation system on Loveland Pass over concerns of ‘catastrophic failure’ (Summit Daily)

Iowa marks 100-year low in crash fatalities in 2025 (WOI-TV)

Maine DOT Upgrades Traffic Signal Communications Across State (WGME-TV)

Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $30 Million in Municipal Traffic Signal Upgrades (PennDOT news release)

WYDOT Report: Snow Plow Safety (WYDOT news video)

‘The DOT POD’ Podcast: The Traffic Management Center – The Hub of Information (NYSDOT podcast)

Adjustable Speed Limit Signs Popping Up On Texas Highways (KDFW-TV)

This 18-Mile Stretch Of Road In Georgia Could Be The Future For Highways (CNN video)

US cities gird for World Cup rush hour (Politico)

About the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE)

NOCoE provides services to the transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) community to saves lives, improve travel times, and enhance economic vitality. With an emphasis on workforce development, NOCoE aims to assist in the deployment of technologies and the mainstreaming of TSMO solutions by fostering education, networking, communication, and knowledge transfer.

For more information, please visit www.transportationops.org.

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