ITSNJ Public Agency Official Award
In the category of Public Agency Official a person, who works for a public entity, who has contributed significantly to advancing ITS in New Jersey is honored.
2025 ITSNJ Public Official Award Recipient
Syed Kazmi - NJDOT
With more than 25 years of service, Syed has led some of New Jersey’s most impactful initiatives – from the Pulaski Skyway Detour Project, the largest by traffic volume in U.S. history, to the Governor’s 10 Most Dangerous Intersections Initiative. He pioneered the nation’s first Red-Light Extension and Passive Pedestrian Detection System on Route 129, and authored NJDOT’s Traffic Signal Acceptance Procedures, shaping standards still in use today. Looking ahead, Syed is driving innovation with adaptive signal control and transit priority projects for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. Under his leadership, NJDOT’s Commitment to Communities Program has delivered over 2,000 targeted safety and mobility improvements statewide. His accomplishments have earned him recognition, including ASCE’s Government Engineer of the Year and the NJDOT Commissioner’s Award for Pedestrian Safety Innovation. For his vision, leadership, and lifelong dedication to safer, smarter transportation, we proudly honor Syed Kazmi as the 2025 Public Agency Official of the Year.
Submitting a Nomination
- 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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