2006 Award Committee Selections

The NEITE Awards Committee selected the following recipients for the 2006 NEITE awards:

Maria R. Fuentes, Executive Director of Maine's Better Transportation Association: Transportation Leadership Award
Garo Garabedian, Ciry Traffic Engineer, Greenwich, Connecticut: Transportation Engineer of the Year Award
Kevin G. Hooper, P.E - Kevin Hooper Asoociates., Ken Petraglia, P.E - BETA Engineering Inc.: Distinguished Service Award
Michelle M. Langone of Howard/Stein -Hudson Inc.: Young Professional Group Award

These awards were presented at the New England Section's annual meeting in Warwick, Rhode Island on December 4, 2006 by the NEITE President, Neil E. Boudreau..

Maria R. Fuentes

Executive Director
Maine's Better Transportation Association

Maria Fuentes earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Oublic Relations and Marketing from Boston University in 1982 and a Master of Business Asministation from the University of Maine in 1985.

Following her academic studies, Ms. Fuentes was a research associate with the Maine Advancement Program in Augusta, Maine, anad leter served as an addistant administrator with the Program. Since 1992, Maria Fuentes has held the position of Executive Director of the Maine Better Transportation Association also of Augusta Maine.

As Executive Director, she has been active advocate for the funding of various transportation projects throughout Maine including roadways, bridges, ports, rail, pedestrian and bicycles. She has led several efforts to pass transportation bonds. Ms Fuentes was instrumental in gaining approval for the widening of the Maine Turnpike. She has been a key organizer of the Annual Transportation Conference which, as most in the room tonight know, will be held later this week.

Maria Fuentes is a member of the University of Maine Board Of Visitors. She is former Chair of Better Roads & Transportation Council of America. She has been a member of the Hallowell Zoning Board of Appeals, the Kennebec Valley United Way, the Kennebec Child Development Corporation, and the University of Maine Alumni Association.

In 2004, Ms Fuentes was awarded the Construction Communicator of the Year Award by the Construction Specifications Institute. In 2000, she was awarded the Pine Tree Emblem Alumni Service Award from the University of Maine Alumni Association. And in 1998 Maria Fuentes was awarded the Major Achievement in Construction Award by the Associated Constructors of Maine.

TRANSPORTATION LEADERSHIP AWARD
2006
Presented To

Maria R. Fuentes

For

Her Vision, Leadership and Tireless Effort
advocating for Maine's Transportation Systems

Garo Garabedian

City Traffic Engineer
Greenwich, Connecticut

The Transportation Engineer of the Year Award is conferred by the Section to recognize outstanding technical proficiency by a member of NEITE. This year's recipient is well known to many of us. However, in the current environment of heightened security, it became difficult to obtain complete background information on this individual's early years.

What we do know is that he has dedicated himself to public service. For the last 26 years he has served as a municipal traffic engineer.

Most recently, he was highly instrumental in the advancement of traffic engineering solutions for improvements to a critical highway interchange that affected residents of two communities which are also located in two adjacent states. The award recipient spearheaded development of innovative alternative engineering solutions in a cooperative effort with representatives from both municipalities and states, resulting in two concept scenarios which were brought forth to address safety and operational issues at this interchange.

This individual was also at the forefront of his Traffic Engineering Division's installation of a temporary modern roundabout at a nearby intersection location. The implementation of the temporary roundabout at this previously signalized location greatly improved traffic operations and level of service.

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
2006
Presented To

Garo Garabedian

For
Spearheading and Coordinating the Planning
and Public Information Process for the
Town of Greenwich, Connecticut regarding
the King Street - Route 15 Interchange Study

Kevin G. Hooper

Principal
Kevin Hooper Asoociates

Kevin Hooper is President of Kevin Hooper Associates, the transportation planning firm he started in 1997 after holding positions with public sector agencies (in Georgia, Connecticut, and Ohio) and private consulting firms (in Virginia and Maine) over the previous 20 years. Kevin received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.

Mr. Hooper served as editor for the ITE Trip Generation Handbook and as Technical Editor for ITE's Parking Generation, 3rd Edition. Mr. Hooper was Principal Investigator for the NCHRP project that produced NCHRP Report 323 'Travel Characteristics at Large-Scale Suburban Activity Centers.' He is currently participating on an NCHRP project to develop improved estimation methods for internal capture at mixed-use developments. He has also conducted numerous training courses and seminars, including the NTI training course that demonstrated NCHRP 255 techniques for refining and interpreting travel demand model output.

Mr. Hooper is the Immediate Past President of the New England Section of ITE and of the ITE Maine Chapter. He previously served as President of the Washington Section of ITE.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
2006
Presented To

Kevin G. Hooper, P.E.,

For Many Years Of Outstanding
Service to the Transpotrtation and
Traffic Engineering Profession
Resulting In a Lasting Contribution
To the Section and the profession

Kenneth Petraglia, P.E., P.T.O.E

BETA Engineering, Inc

Ken is a graduate of Northeastern University with a bachelor of science in Civil Engineering. Since graduating from college, Ken has been continuously involved in the traffic/transportation engineering profession, most notably in the Boston area. Ken has been a member of ITE since 1979 (one of the longest in our membership) and presently as a fellow of the Institue has over 30+ years in the traffic engineering profession. ken is registered professional engineer in Massachusetts since 1984 and is one of the first PTOE's in New England.

In the early 1990's Ken was one of the leaders in Massachusetts drafting an update to the Guidelines for Traffic Impact Assessments, used by Executive Office of Transportation and MassHighway for Environmental Impact Reports.Ken has presented at ITE international meetings, this year in Milwaukee and recently at the District and Section and Chapter meetings.Since the late 1990’s Ken served as the Chairman of the Technical Committee of the Section.As a hardworking and productive chairman, Ken led the efforts of two technical papers comparing the software analysis packages to field operations at both signalized and unsignalized intersections in the Boston area.Ken was further driven to be still more involved and served the Section on its Board of Directors from director to Section President.In 2006 Ken is the Section Past President and prominently factored in the Section adopting the electronic format.

This year Ken serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the District 1 Executive Board, and in 2007 will serve as Vice Chairman.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
2006
Presented To

Kenneth J. Petraglia, P.E., P.T.O.E

For Many Years Of Outstanding
Service to the Traffic Engineering Profession
Resulting In a Lasting Contribution
To the Section and the ITE Organization

Michelle M. Langone

Engineer
Howard/stein-Hudson, Inc.

After growing up in Andover, Massachusetts, Michelle went to Notheastern University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. As a result of her interest in transportation studies and following her graduation, Michelle elected to continue her career at UMass-Amherst where she recently graduated with a Master of Science in Civil Engineering concentration in Transportation. While at UMass, she was involved in the Student Chapter of ITE and served as president of the Chapter in her last year on Campus, what a way to end her college career! One of her duties as president that year was to coordinate, organize and serve as moderator at the joint Student Chapter-NEITE Section meeting held at the Campus in Spring 2005.

Following her graduation, Michelle secured a position as a transportation engineer's with the Boston-based firm of Howard/Stein-Hudson where she has been involved in a variety of traffic and transportation projects. Still needing to stay involved in NEITE, Michelle volunteered her time as Co-Editor of our quarterly newsletter, The Chronicle. You may have seen a few articles in there this year written by Michelle! But we know you have seen her photos, many of them are to her credit! In the spring, she was very busy at the District meeting snapping candids of various ITE officers and guests.

When Michelle was not busy with NEITE or her transportation engineering activites she is busy with her extra-curricular activities that include architects and engineers. This past summer, Michelle was instrumental in resurrecting the Engineers/Architects Volleyball league which played games on Boston Common. Her team made it to the playoffs, ultimately losing to the MassHighway (who went on to win the Championship). So whether it is work or play, Michelle has taken an active role in her professional career as a transportation engineer.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP AWARD
2006
Presented To

Michelle M. Langone

For
Outsatnding Contributions to
the New England Section of ITE
as Recent Chapter President at UMass
and as Chronicle Staffer while
Emerging as a Transportation Professional

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HOME ABOUT NEITE CALENDAR CHAPTERS E-MAIL LIST SECTION NEWS CHRONICLE EVENTS LEADERSHIP COMMITTEES HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP ELECTION AWARDS DIRECTORY LINKS GOODIES CHARTER SITE INFO	2006 Award Committee Selections The NEITE Awards Committee selected the following recipients for the 2006 NEITE awards: Maria R. Fuentes, Executive Director of Maine's Better Transportation Association: Transportation Leadership Award Garo Garabedian, Ciry Traffic Engineer, Greenwich, Connecticut: Transportation Engineer of the Year Award Kevin G. Hooper, P.E - Kevin Hooper Asoociates., Ken Petraglia, P.E - BETA Engineering Inc.: Distinguished Service Award Michelle M. Langone of Howard/Stein -Hudson Inc.: Young Professional Group Award These awards were presented at the New England Section's annual meeting in Warwick, Rhode Island on December 4, 2006 by the NEITE President, Neil E. Boudreau.. Maria R. Fuentes Executive Director Maine's Better Transportation Association Maria Fuentes earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Oublic Relations and Marketing from Boston University in 1982 and a Master of Business Asministation from the University of Maine in 1985. Following her academic studies, Ms. Fuentes was a research associate with the Maine Advancement Program in Augusta, Maine, anad leter served as an addistant administrator with the Program. Since 1992, Maria Fuentes has held the position of Executive Director of the Maine Better Transportation Association also of Augusta Maine. As Executive Director, she has been active advocate for the funding of various transportation projects throughout Maine including roadways, bridges, ports, rail, pedestrian and bicycles. She has led several efforts to pass transportation bonds. Ms Fuentes was instrumental in gaining approval for the widening of the Maine Turnpike. She has been a key organizer of the Annual Transportation Conference which, as most in the room tonight know, will be held later this week. Maria Fuentes is a member of the University of Maine Board Of Visitors. She is former Chair of Better Roads & Transportation Council of America. She has been a member of the Hallowell Zoning Board of Appeals, the Kennebec Valley United Way, the Kennebec Child Development Corporation, and the University of Maine Alumni Association. In 2004, Ms Fuentes was awarded the Construction Communicator of the Year Award by the Construction Specifications Institute. In 2000, she was awarded the Pine Tree Emblem Alumni Service Award from the University of Maine Alumni Association. And in 1998 Maria Fuentes was awarded the Major Achievement in Construction Award by the Associated Constructors of Maine. TRANSPORTATION LEADERSHIP AWARD 2006 Presented To Maria R. Fuentes For Her Vision, Leadership and Tireless Effort advocating for Maine's Transportation Systems Garo Garabedian City Traffic Engineer Greenwich, Connecticut The Transportation Engineer of the Year Award is conferred by the Section to recognize outstanding technical proficiency by a member of NEITE. This year's recipient is well known to many of us. However, in the current environment of heightened security, it became difficult to obtain complete background information on this individual's early years. What we do know is that he has dedicated himself to public service. For the last 26 years he has served as a municipal traffic engineer. Most recently, he was highly instrumental in the advancement of traffic engineering solutions for improvements to a critical highway interchange that affected residents of two communities which are also located in two adjacent states. The award recipient spearheaded development of innovative alternative engineering solutions in a cooperative effort with representatives from both municipalities and states, resulting in two concept scenarios which were brought forth to address safety and operational issues at this interchange. This individual was also at the forefront of his Traffic Engineering Division's installation of a temporary modern roundabout at a nearby intersection location. The implementation of the temporary roundabout at this previously signalized location greatly improved traffic operations and level of service. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2006 Presented To Garo Garabedian For Spearheading and Coordinating the Planning and Public Information Process for the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut regarding the King Street - Route 15 Interchange Study Kevin G. Hooper Principal Kevin Hooper Asoociates Kevin Hooper is President of Kevin Hooper Associates, the transportation planning firm he started in 1997 after holding positions with public sector agencies (in Georgia, Connecticut, and Ohio) and private consulting firms (in Virginia and Maine) over the previous 20 years. Kevin received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Mr. Hooper served as editor for the ITE Trip Generation Handbook and as Technical Editor for ITE's Parking Generation, 3rd Edition. Mr. Hooper was Principal Investigator for the NCHRP project that produced NCHRP Report 323 'Travel Characteristics at Large-Scale Suburban Activity Centers.' He is currently participating on an NCHRP project to develop improved estimation methods for internal capture at mixed-use developments. He has also conducted numerous training courses and seminars, including the NTI training course that demonstrated NCHRP 255 techniques for refining and interpreting travel demand model output. Mr. Hooper is the Immediate Past President of the New England Section of ITE and of the ITE Maine Chapter. He previously served as President of the Washington Section of ITE. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD 2006 Presented To Kevin G. Hooper, P.E., For Many Years Of Outstanding Service to the Transpotrtation and Traffic Engineering Profession Resulting In a Lasting Contribution To the Section and the profession Kenneth Petraglia, P.E., P.T.O.E BETA Engineering, Inc Ken is a graduate of Northeastern University with a bachelor of science in Civil Engineering. Since graduating from college, Ken has been continuously involved in the traffic/transportation engineering profession, most notably in the Boston area. Ken has been a member of ITE since 1979 (one of the longest in our membership) and presently as a fellow of the Institue has over 30+ years in the traffic engineering profession. ken is registered professional engineer in Massachusetts since 1984 and is one of the first PTOE's in New England. In the early 1990's Ken was one of the leaders in Massachusetts drafting an update to the Guidelines for Traffic Impact Assessments, used by Executive Office of Transportation and MassHighway for Environmental Impact Reports.Ken has presented at ITE international meetings, this year in Milwaukee and recently at the District and Section and Chapter meetings.Since the late 1990’s Ken served as the Chairman of the Technical Committee of the Section.As a hardworking and productive chairman, Ken led the efforts of two technical papers comparing the software analysis packages to field operations at both signalized and unsignalized intersections in the Boston area.Ken was further driven to be still more involved and served the Section on its Board of Directors from director to Section President.In 2006 Ken is the Section Past President and prominently factored in the Section adopting the electronic format. This year Ken serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the District 1 Executive Board, and in 2007 will serve as Vice Chairman. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD 2006 Presented To Kenneth J. Petraglia, P.E., P.T.O.E For Many Years Of Outstanding Service to the Traffic Engineering Profession Resulting In a Lasting Contribution To the Section and the ITE Organization Michelle M. Langone Engineer Howard/stein-Hudson, Inc. After growing up in Andover, Massachusetts, Michelle went to Notheastern University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. As a result of her interest in transportation studies and following her graduation, Michelle elected to continue her career at UMass-Amherst where she recently graduated with a Master of Science in Civil Engineering concentration in Transportation. While at UMass, she was involved in the Student Chapter of ITE and served as president of the Chapter in her last year on Campus, what a way to end her college career! One of her duties as president that year was to coordinate, organize and serve as moderator at the joint Student Chapter-NEITE Section meeting held at the Campus in Spring 2005. Following her graduation, Michelle secured a position as a transportation engineer's with the Boston-based firm of Howard/Stein-Hudson where she has been involved in a variety of traffic and transportation projects. Still needing to stay involved in NEITE, Michelle volunteered her time as Co-Editor of our quarterly newsletter, The Chronicle. You may have seen a few articles in there this year written by Michelle! But we know you have seen her photos, many of them are to her credit! In the spring, she was very busy at the District meeting snapping candids of various ITE officers and guests. When Michelle was not busy with NEITE or her transportation engineering activites she is busy with her extra-curricular activities that include architects and engineers. This past summer, Michelle was instrumental in resurrecting the Engineers/Architects Volleyball league which played games on Boston Common. Her team made it to the playoffs, ultimately losing to the MassHighway (who went on to win the Championship). So whether it is work or play, Michelle has taken an active role in her professional career as a transportation engineer. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP AWARD 2006 Presented To Michelle M. Langone For Outsatnding Contributions to the New England Section of ITE as Recent Chapter President at UMass and as Chronicle Staffer while Emerging as a Transportation Professional
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