A Message From Alexander Skabardonis: California PATH is a unique research organization. It focuses on solving Californias and the nations transportation problems by conducting relevant and high-quality research that advances the state-of-theart. The research is performed by a statewide group of faculty, graduate students and research staff of diverse background and expertise working closely together. At the same time, PATH produces the next generation of leaders in academia and the transportation profession. PATH ongoing research directly addresses the mobility, reliability, and safety goals of our Caltrans partners and will place major emphasis on field testing of the most promising strategies for traffic control, traveler information, intersection safety, transit and other mobility options.

We are also engaged in shaping the direction and playing a major role on several national ITS initiatives on integrated corridor management, vehicle infrastructure integration (VII), intelligent intersection safety, intelligent vehicles and bus rapid transit. Next year, 2006 will be the 20th anniversary of the launch of the PATH program. PATH has made major contributions to ITS that have been recognized worldwide. We plan to celebrate "PATH at 20" by demonstrating the benefits of our current research through real-world testing, leading the way on the national ITS research efforts, and formulating new innovative research ideas.

I am thrilled with the opportunity to help shape the future of PATH.

For more about the new adminstration at PATH and ITS, click here: (IM11-3_lo.pdf)