ITSNJ Young Professional Award
ITSNJ celebrates the Young Professionals in the field of ITS. This category recognizes an individual, 35 years old or younger, who has advanced ITS in New Jersey.
2023 ITSNJ Young Professional Award Recipient 
Matthew Paugh
Port Authority of NY and NJ
Matthew is a graduate of Rowan University where he holds a bachelor’s degree in civil and environmental engineering. He co-authored a technical paper published in the Transportation Research Board’s Journal regarding the Risk Analysis of Autonomous Vehicles in Mixed Traffic Streams and was the recipient of the Best Clinic Award for the Risk Analysis of Autonomous Vehicles in Mixed Traffic Streams at Rowan University.
He is a Lead Engineer for the PANY&NJ and works on complex ITS projects leading all phases: CONOPS, technology research, planning, Design, construction, and device commissioning/training.
He has assisted with the implementation of an enterprise software platform for monitoring and control of all ITS deployments across Port Authority facilities. Similarly, he is the subject matter expert for several of the Port Authority’s ITS systems and is the go-to person for training. Matt is responsible for managing mapping application partnerships and helped develop a platform to ensure up-to-date roadway changes, closures, and Points-of-Interest are updated in each platform to enhance customer service and safety. Additionally, Matt ran a pilot program on a software that utilizes AI on existing cameras to predict crashes so that a more proactive approach can be taken to mitigate the underlying safety issues before crashes occur.
Submitting a Nomination
- Nominations are currently closed.
- Submissions must include a Statement on how the individual meets the evaluation criteria and a Photo of Nominee
- Submissions must not exceed five (5) pages
- A resume may be submitted, but shall be included in the 5-page limit
Pictures of all winners may be displayed at the Annual Meeting.
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