CUTR Transportation Awards Program 2025

2025 CUTR TRANSPORTATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FLORIDA’S TRANSPORTATION HALL OF FAME TM

october 28, 2025 | usf marshall Student center

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Recognizing Achievement As a proud sponsor of Center for Urban Transportation Research, Foley wishes to congratulate Husein Cumber as the 2025 Florida’s Transportation Hall of Fame Inductee.

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Dinner Menu Feta, Cranberry, and Walnut Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette Or Above salad with no cheese

Grilled Filet Mignon with Red Wine Demi-Glaze, Served with Potato Gratin and Lemon Roasted Asparagus Or (Vegan) Roasted Vegetables with Lemon Hummus, Turkish Apricot with Marsala Wine Reduction, Served with Purple Rice with Red Quinoa and Pistachio

Maple Creme Brulee Or Chocolate Mousse Tulip Cup (Upon Request) Vegan & Avoiding Gluten Dessert: Chocolate Caramel Bar

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2025 CUTR TRANSPORTATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

National Anthem Opening Fred Mannering, Ph.D. Executive Director, CUTR Levi Thompson, Ph.D. Dean, USF College of Engineering

Welcome Prasant Mohapatra, Ph.D. Provost, University of South Florida Rhea F. Law President, University of South Florida

Sponsor Recognition Fred Mannering, Ph.D.

CUTR Advisory Board Introductions Lisa Staes Associate Director, CUTR

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Awards Ceremony 2025 Poster Competition Winners Lisa Staes

ELEMENT Engineering Group Scholarship Derek Gil President, Element Engineering Group, LLC

Georgia Brosch Memorial Transportation Scholarship Lisa Staes

CUTR Transportation Scholarship Lisa Staes

New Voice in Transportation Jodi Godfrey Senior Research Associate, CUTR

Secretary’s Address Jared W. Perdue, P.E. Secretary, Florida Department of Transportation

Introduction of Hall of Fame Awardee Mary Peters Retired Secretary, US Department of Transportation Husein Cumber Senior Advisor, Brightline

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Many thanks to our sponsors for the 2025 CUTR TRANSPORTATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS PRESIDENT’S LEVEL

DEAN’S LEVEL

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DIRECTOR’S LEVEL

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PARTNERS

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Husein, congratulations on your induction!

You never do anything small; your first rail-trail, the East Central Regional Rail Trail, a couple of decades ago still stands as the longest rail-trail acquisition in the State of Florida at 53 miles long.

It’s been fun watching you transform Florida and the nation.

Photo by TrailLink user edymccall

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