The Eno Center for Transportation is a
non-profit, independent organization based in
Washington, D.C., with the stated mission of shaping public debate on critical multimodal transportation issues and to build an innovative network of transportation professionals.[1] The Center was created and endowed in
Westport, Connecticut, by
William Phelps Eno, a pioneer in the field of traffic control.
History
In 1921,
William P. Eno created a corporation to promote safety on roads and highways.[2] He started the Eno Foundation for Highway Traffic Regulation and began attracting other industry experts to discuss improving the movement of people and goods.[citation needed]
On April 21, 1921, Eno published the foundation's articles of association. These articles laid out the purposes of the foundation:[citation needed]
Devise traffic methods and rules
Publish information on traffic
Standardize general highway traffic regulations
Familiarize the public with traffic laws
Promote special traffic regulations
Provide proper instruction of traffic police
Promote proper understanding by all police that they have general traffic obligations when in uniform
Furnish advice on traffic regulation generally
Recommend physical changes, such as widening of roadbeds, to assist the movement of traffic
Boards
Board of directors
The Eno Center for Transportation’s Board of Directors[3] is made up of distinguished leaders from across the transportation field. Board Members bring expertise in all modes of transportation and experience in federal and state government service, as well as the private sector. The Board meets throughout the year to provide strategic direction and assure careful stewardship of resources. Board Members also participate in Eno activities, such as policy forums and leadership development programs.[citation needed]
James Burnley: Chairman of the Board; former U.S. Secretary of Transportation
Norman Mineta: Principal, Mineta & Associates; former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Emeritus
Mary Peters: Principal, Mary Peters Consulting; former U.S. Secretary of Transportation
The Eno board of advisors[3] provides advice and counsel to Eno's executive leadership, including its board of directors and president and chief executive officer. The members are selected from across industry and government, and possess extensive knowledge and expertise in surface-, air-, and water-based transportation policy, management, and operations. The board meets annually with the board of directors to provide advice on organizational priorities and participate in policy and professional development activities.
Jennifer Aument: Group General Manager, North America
Transurban
The Board of Regents[3] supports Eno's educational and professional development programs. Members are selected from across the public and private sectors and share Eno's commitment to creative and visionary leadership in the transportation sector. They select the LDC Fellows, offer advice to improve the value of Eno’s professional development programs, help identify needs in workforce development, and serve as ambassadors to help build relationships across Eno’s alumni network.