Eno Center for Transportation
AbbreviationEno
FormationApril 21, 1921 (1921-04-21)
HeadquartersWashington, DC
Websitewww.enotrans.org

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.

On April 21, 1921, Eno published the foundation's articles of association. These articles laid out the purposes of the foundation:

  1. Devise traffic methods and rules
  2. Publish information on traffic
  3. Standardize general highway traffic regulations
  4. Familiarize the public with traffic laws
  5. Promote special traffic regulations
  6. Provide proper instruction of traffic police
  7. Promote proper understanding by all police that they have general traffic obligations when in uniform
  8. Furnish advice on traffic regulation generally
  9. 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.

Board of advisors

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.

Board of Regents

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.

References

  1. ↑ "About Eno". Eno Center for Transportation. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  2. ↑ Montgomery, John (11 May 1988). "Eno: The Man and the Foundation".
  3. 1 2 3 "Our Boards - The Eno Center for Transportation". The Eno Center for Transportation. Retrieved 2020-01-20.
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