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.

 

2023 ITSNJ Public Official Award Recipient
Jennifer Bates, PE, LEED AP, Env. SP
Port Authority of NY and NJ

Jennifer Bates has over 26 years of engineering design and construction experience and is currently the Senior Principal Engineer for the Traffic Engineering Transportation Technologies, Data & Innovation group. Over the years Jennifer has overseen and worked on major traffic planning, design, safety, and operations initiatives and projects at all Port Authority facilities. In her current role she is responsible for ITS planning, design, and construction support services to improve operational efficiency and help optimize the use of available transportation system network capacity. She is also responsible for managing the agency’s Intelligent Transportation Systems program to help realize the agency’s ITS Strategic Plan mission through the use of transportation technologies.
Submitting a Nomination
  • Nominations are now open --- Nominations are Due August 16.
  • 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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