NOCoE News: NOCoE Student Contest Winner at TRB

Jan 22 2026 by adamhopps

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Plus, the 2026 TTT is now open.

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January 22, 2026

TRB Student Contest Winner
TTT Now Open
Workforce Training Database
Featured Webinar: January 28

Webinar Recordings
Upcoming Webinars
Industry News

NOCoE TRB Student Contest Winner Attends TRB

At last week's TRB Annual Meeting, NOCoE celebrated the winner of its 2026 TRB Student Contest, Gabriel Geffen. Gabriel, a doctoral candidate at the University of Arizona, won the contest with his video on the use of AI for ramp metering, which he also presented on during Monday morning's poster session.

NOCoE arranged for Gabriel to meet with a variety of transportation leaders and attend several new TRB committee meetings.

NOCoE has been sending students to TRB since 2017 with a focus on enhancing their communication and presentation skills. NOCoE's other major student activity, the Transportation Technology Tournament (see below), also kicks off soon and was widely discussed during the TRB committee meetings and exhibits NOCoE attended.

Gabriel Geffen (pictured left) speaks with Laura Chace, ITS America President and CEO, and Jim Anderson, CEO, Beacon

2026 Transportation Technology Tournament Now Open

College and university students are urged to participate in the 2026 Transportation Technology Tournament (TTT). This annual event connects students with public agencies and industry mentors to solve real-world transportation problems using transportation system management and operations (TSMO) solutions.

2025 TTT Winning Team from University of Michigan

NOCoE Launches Workforce Training Database

NOCoE is excited to launch its Workforce Training Database, a comprehensive resource for discovering TSMO industry trainings and courses to help empower your organization.

Explore Database

Featured Webinar: January 28

What Is V2X?: A Short Dive into the Evolution and Future of Vehicle Connectivity

This webinar offers a broad overview of the context and background of V2X, explaining how vehicle connectivity has developed over time. It touches on major trends, concepts, and milestones that have shaped connected vehicle technologies. The session also considers how these ideas might influence future approaches to vehicle connectivity and transportation systems.

Speakers will include representatives from ITS America, US DOT, and state DOTs.

Webinar Recordings

Road Weather Spotlight Series: Avalanche Forecast, Mitigation, and Research

2026 Transportation Technology Tournament: Guide for Prospective Participants

Upcoming Webinars

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

Industry News

Supply Chain Disruptions & Resilience February 17 & 18 (University of Denver training)

Technology Adoption & Digital Transformation (AI-enabled) March 24 & 25 (University of Denver training)

Embracing Innovation & Change April 21 & 22 (University of Denver training)

NCDOT’s Integrated Mobility Division Delivers Milestones, Expands Transit, and Innovation (NCDOT news release)

Tolling on Northbound SR 167 HOV lane in Sumner begins Jan. 12 (Washington State DOT)

Texas DOT AI Strategic Plan Update (Texas DOT)

Ohio Traffic Fatalities Decrease for Fourth Consecutive Year (Ohio DOT news release)

Ohio Governor Announces $97 Million to Upgrade Roadway Safety (Ohio DOT)

New Mexico Dept. of Transportation opens survey to study pedestrian and cyclist safety (KRQE-TV)

Michigan drivers face stricter enforcement as speed cameras roll out in work zones (WDIV-TV)

MoDOT to revamp Interstate 70's truck parking to expand availability (KOMU)

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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Washington, DC 20004

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