Robert C. Johns Senior Fellow Humphrey School of Public Affairs 243 Humphrey Center University of Minnesota 301 19th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55455 Office: 612-626-2581 Email: johns003@umn.edu Current Position: Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Senior Fellow. Teach in Humphrey’s Leadership and Management Area; conduct and support transportation-related research in Humphrey’s Urban and Regional Planning Area; and assist in University service and public engagement. 2016 – present Prior Professional Position U.S. Department of Transportation, Cambridge, MA Director and Associate Administrator, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center. Directed a fee-for-service federal organization that conducts approximately $300 million in annual research and innovation projects for its sponsors, including all the DOT modal administrations and other federal and state agencies. Approximately 570 federal employees and 450 on-site contractors carry out these and other research programs at Volpe. Expanded outreach programs to the Center’s sponsors, asking for their feedback on Volpe performance and involving them in forums to discuss the nation’s transportation challenges. This led to new and expanded sponsored research and innovation programs, including analysis and modeling for improving the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, technical assistance and oversight for high speed rail projects, evaluation of connected and automated vehicle technologies, acceleration of the implementation of highway research, and expanded research for the NextGen air traffic control system. Led high-profile priorities for the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of the Department of Transportation, including directing a Volpe team in the writing of Secretary Foxx’s 30-year vision for transportation, defining a strategic planning process for helping Secretary LaHood transform the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and facilitating monthly meetings of the Deputy Secretary’s Safety Council. Led two Volpe strategic planning efforts, with extensive participation of Volpe staff. Resulted in several initiatives to strengthen the Volpe organization, including an annual Innovation Challenge, leadership development programs, and a webinar series on emerging transportation trends. Restructured the Center and initiated process improvements that led to an 11 percent reduction in Volpe’s overhead rate. 2009 - 2016 1 2/23/16 Other Academic Positions: Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Director. Directed the Center’s transportation research, education and outreach functions, attracting an annual budget of $20 million that supported over 40 faculty members and 200 staff and graduate students. Led interdisciplinary research programs on transportation and community design, access to destinations, and transportation and regional growth. 2001-2009 Deputy Director, Directed the delivery of research, education, and outreach programs administered by the Center. 1996-2001 Acting Director. Directed Center's research, education, and outreach functions, with an annual budget of $6 million supporting over 20 faculty members and 80 staff and graduate students. 1994-1996. Also served as acting director in 1998-99 and 2000-01. Associate Director. Responsible for strategic design of Center research, education, and outreach programs and for management of staff. Designed participatory structure of advisory committees. 19901994 Coordinator for Research. Developed joint transportation research programs with funding agencies and mechanisms for funding university faculty, staff, and students. 1988-1990 Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Lecturer. Taught CE Project Management course to undergraduate and graduate engineering students and served as a guest lecturer in transportation planning and engineering courses. 1993-1998 Other Professional Positions: Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities Area, St. Paul, MN Manager, Regional Data Center. Created division charged with making Council data accessible to external clients. Addressed regional data issues and conducted community outreach. 1985-1988 Minnesota Department of Transportation, St. Paul, MN Director, Methods and Data Systems Section. Directed section responsible for methods research, database development, information services, and data management. 1982-1985 Director, Planning Methods. Directed development of transportation planning models, information systems, and user support programs. 1980-1982 Manager, Methods Analysis. Created new section for developing and evaluating planning processes and methodologies. 1978-1980 Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company, Chicago, IL Assistant Market Manager and Market Manager. Conducted market research and developed marketing plans for rail transportation of food products. 1976-1978 University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Programmer/Analyst and Systems Analyst, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Project manager and programmer/analyst for development of on-line computer systems. 1973-1976 2 2/23/16 Education: Master of Arts, English, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa (1976) Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa (1973) Bachelor of Science, Engineering Operations, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa (1971) Honors and Awards: Awarded the USDOT Secretary’s Partnering for Excellence Award by Secretary Anthony Foxx in recognition of leadership and significant contributions in developing the Secretary’s 30-year outlook on transportation, Beyond Traffic 2045: Trends and Choices. (2015) Awarded the Distinguished Federal Executive of the Year award by the Greater Boston Federal Executive Board, the highest award in its annual Excellence in Government Awards competition. (2015) Appointed Emeritus Member of the Transportation Research Board Policy and Organization Group Executive Board. This designation recognizes significant, long-term contributions by individuals who have provided outstanding service through participation on the Board’s standing committees. (2013) Awarded the USDOT Secretary’s Partnering for Excellence Award by Secretary Ray LaHood in recognition of leadership and significant contributions in developing the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s Strategic Plan. (2012) Awarded the Chair’s Award for Leadership of the Greater Boston Federal Executive Board, recognizing a Board leader who has worked to help the Board better serve federal employees and the community at large. (2012) Awarded the University of Minnesota’s Richard P. Braun Distinguished Service Award, for outstanding leadership in research and innovation. (2012) Designated the honorary title of National Associate of the Council of the National Academy of Sciences to recognize extraordinary service on committees of the National Research Council. (2008) _______________________________________________________________________________________ Publications: Peer-reviewed journal articles 3 2/23/16 Jette, A. and R.C. Johns. 2015. Signals from the Crowd: Strategic Management and Learning through Crowdsourcing. (Accepted for publication in the Transportation Research Record, Journal of the Transportation Research Board.) Segev, E., J. Chen, B. English, and R.C. Johns. 2014. The Impacts of Participatory Strategic Planning on Advancing Innovation at the Volpe Center. Transportation Research Record 2420, 45-54 Johns, R.C. 2003.Transportation Research Contributions to Society by University Transportation Centers. IATTS Review Vol. 27, No. 4, International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences, 268-277 Braslau, D. and R.C. Johns. 1998. Use of Air Transportation by Business and Industry in Minnesota. Transportation Research Record 1622, 31-40 Nelson, B., R.C. Johns, and R. J. Benke. 1996. Challenges of Upgrading Strategic Capability in the Public Sector. Transportation Research Record 1558, 122-129 Johns, R.C. and F. Corrigan. 1993. Can Road-Builders Join the Public in Influencing Transportation Policy? A Minnesota Case Study. Transportation Research Record 1400, 41-47 Johns, R.C. 1992. Towards a Balanced Transportation Research Program. Transportation Research Record 1305, 377-384 Braun, R.P., R.C. Johns, and C. Erickson. 1983. Public Management in a Time of Declining Resources. Transportation Research Record 940, 61-66 Erickson, C. and R.C. Johns. 1983. Minnesota’s Railroad Information System. Transportation Research Record 917, 34-37 Research reports Goldberg, A., R.C. Johns, L.M. Neckar, J.S. Adams, B.J. Vandrasek, J. Carmody, V. Singh, C. Petit, A. Forsyth, J. Jacobson, K. Thering, C. Schively, M. Beekman, C.M. Carlson, J. Reed, and G.A. Davis (Project Team). 2007. How Well-Designed Transportation Projects Make Great Communities. CTS 0706. SAFETEA-LU SEC. 1925 Community Enhancement Study. American Institute of Architects and University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies. 64pp Johns, R.C., G. Baas, and T. Helms. 2007. Project Delivery Work Force Management Review. NCHRP 20-07, Task 205, Transportation Research Board Johns, R.C., G. Baas, and A. Mathison. 2005. CEO Engagement Options for Discussing Strategic Issues and Sharing Best Practices. NCHRP 20-24(38). Transportation Research Board Johns, R.C. and S. Lockwood. 2001. Summary of Eight Scanning Studies: Managing Change in State DOTs. NCHRP 20-24 (14), Transportation Research Board Johns, R.C., R.P Braun, and H. Golden. 1992. AASHTO'S Transportation Leadership Program: Senior Executive Support Program Participant's Manual. National Cooperative Highway Research Program, Transportation Research Board 4 2/23/16 Proceedings Cavanaugh, P. and R.C. Johns. 2007. Politics and Freeways: U.S. Cases of Social Conflict and Institutional Adaptation. Proceedings of the Historical Symposium of the 23rd World Road Congress. Paris, France Trenda, C.F. and R.C. Johns. 1995. The Application of Technology Transfer Principles to the Minnesota T2 Program. Conference Proceedings of the 1995 Transportation Research Board Sixth International Conference on Low Volume Roads, Volume 1, 340-347 Johns, R.C. 1992. Intelligent Vehicle/Highway Systems: The Evaluation Challenge. Proceedings of the IVHS AMERICA 1992 Annual Meeting, 386-387 Johns, R.C. 1991. Academic Research Efforts in the Minnesota Guidestar Intelligent Vehicle/Highway Systems Program. Proceedings of the 1991 American Society of Civil Engineers Conference on Applications of Advanced Technologies in Transportation Engineering, 463-467 Johns, R.C. 1990. Transportation Information Systems Using Machine Vision Technology. Proceedings of the 1990 Urban and Regional Information Systems Association Annual Conference, Vol. 1, 199-210 Other Publications Foxx, Anthony (U.S. Secretary of Transportation). 2015. Beyond Traffic 2045: Trends and Choices. Leader of Volpe Center team in the writing and production of Secretary Foxx’s 30-year framework: http://www.dot.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/Draft_Beyond_Traffic_Framework.pdf. U.S. Department of Transportation, 316pp Jette, A., A. Breck, and R.C. Johns. Integrating Balanced Scorecard Performance Management with Crowdsourced Strategic Planning. 2015 TRB Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers. http://amonline.trb.org/15-4697-1.1801828?qr=1 Johns, R.C. July 17, 2008. Saving Lives on Our Nation’s Highways: Traffic Safety Performance Measures. Written testimony and presentation to Full Committee Hearing, U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Johns, R.C. 2008. Co-Chair of Transportation Academic Mission Task Force responsible for chapter in The Vision for a University-Founded Community at the University of Minnesota Outreach, Research, and Education Park. University of Minnesota, 60–64 Johns, R.C. 2005. Benefits from Transportation Research Investments at the University of Minnesota. Report to the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota Local Road Research Board, University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies. Johns, R.C., R.P. Braun, and H. Golden. 1993. Part I of A Leadership Manual for New Chief Administrative Officers. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Johns, R.C. 1991-1996. Editor of Transportation Strategy, published twice annually by the Transportation Research Board Strategic Management Committee. 5 2/23/16 Johns, R.C. 1988. Research Strategies: A Report of the 1988 Meetings of the Center for Transportation Studies Advisory Board. University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies Johns, R.C. 1985. A Framework for Human Resource Management in the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Report to the Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Transportation, 104 pp ____________________________________________________________________________________ Other Scholarly Activities: Refereed research presentations Segev, E., J. Chen, B. English, and R.C. Johns. “The Impacts of Participatory Strategic Planning on Advancing Innovation at the Volpe Center.” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. Washington, DC (January 13, 2014) Johns, R.C. and F. Corrigan. “Can Road-Builders Join the Public in Influencing Transportation Policy? A Minnesota Case Study.” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington DC. (January 12, 1993) Johns, R.C. “Towards a Balanced Transportation Research Program.” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington DC. (January 14, 1992) Other Presentations National Presentations Johns, R.C. (invited presenter and panelist). “Framing U.S. Surface Transportation Research for the Future—Reactions to and Implications of TRB Policy Committee Recommendations.” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. Washington, DC (January 13, 2014) Johns, R.C. (invited keynote speaker). “Connected Transportation: Realizing the Vision.” The IEEE Vehicular Networking Conference, Boston, MA. (December 16, 2013) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter). “A Framework for the Implementation of MAP -21 Safety Authority for the Federal Transit Administration.” Presented to the USDOT Transit Rail Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS), Washington, DC. (September 20, 2012) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter and panelist). “Actions for Federal Agencies to Improve Collaboration in University-Agency Partnerships.” The Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. Washington, DC. (January 10, 2012) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter and panelist). “Federal Perspective on Next Steps for Improving Roadway Safety Programs in the University-Agency Partnership Framework.” The TRB\UTC Conference on Improving Roadway Safety Programs through University-Agency Partnerships. Washington, DC. (November 3, 2011) 6 2/23/16 Johns, R.C. (invited presenter). “Livable Communities: The Critical Role of Performance Measures from Concept to Implementation.” The Conference on Performance Measures for Transportation and Livable Communities. Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University. Austin, TX. (September 7, 2011) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter and panelist). “Strategic Decision-Making: Conversations with Leaders on Building Effective Partnerships.” The Transportation Research Board Joint Summer Meeting. Boston, MA. (July 11, 2011) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter). “Data Driven Decision Making in Transportation – Leveraging the IT Investment.” The Transportation Research Board Joint Summer Meeting on Planning and Performance Measurement for All Modes. Minneapolis, MN. (July 13, 2010) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter and panelist). “The Transportation Workforce: University of Minnesota CTS Strategies.” The Council of University Transportation Centers. San Jose, CA. (June 26, 2008) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter). “Transportation Information in the Context of New Service Models and CEO Priorities.” The Second Annual Meeting of the Transportation Library Connectivity Pooled Fund Study. St. Paul, MN. (September 2006) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter). “Transportation Information: What Comes Next? The Knowledge and Library Connectivity Conference. Kansas City, MO. (October 2005) Johns, R.C. (session organizer and moderator). “The Integration of Performance Measurement and Asset Management.” The Transportation Research Board Summer Meeting. Boston, MA. (July 2005) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter). “Highway Research and Technology Coordination: A University Perspective.” The Transportation Research Board Research and Technology Coordinating Committee. Washington, DC. (March 2005) Johns, R.C. (session organizer and moderator). “The Future of Transportation Finance.” The Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. Washington, DC. (January 2005) Johns, R.C. (session organizer and moderator). “Transportation Safety Management.” The Transportation Research Board Summer Meeting. Seattle, WA. (July 2004) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter and panelist). “Research Partnerships: Integration of Organizational Cultures.” The Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. Washington DC. (January 2002) Johns, R.C. (invited rapporteur to summarize and lead discussion of six research papers). “Innovations in Delivery of Transportation Services.” The Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. Washington, DC. (January 2002) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter). “Managing Change in State Departments of Transportation: Results of NCHRP Mini-Case Studies.” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. Washington DC. (January 2001) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter). “Regional Growth in the Twin Cities.” Annual Meeting of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Phoenix, AZ. (December 2000) 7 2/23/16 Johns, R.C. (plenary session organizer and moderator). “Managing Change in State Departments of Transportation: Workshop Report.” Transportation Research Board Joint Summer Meeting on Leading Trends in Transportation. Washington DC. (July 2000) Johns, R.C. (session organizer and moderator). “Asset Management Concepts and Innovations.” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. Washington DC. (January 2000) Johns, R.C. (session organizer and moderator). “Future Changes Facing Transportation Agencies and Providers: Long-Term Implications and Strategies.” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. Washington DC. (January 11, 1999) McGinnis, L.G. and R.C. Johns. (invited presenters). “Impacts of University Research.” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. Washington, DC. (January 1997) Johns, R.C. (session organizer and moderator). “State Transportation Planning: Scenarios for the Future.” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. Washington, DC. (January 1994) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter and breakout leaders). “Future Directions for Public Involvement in Transportation.” National Transportation Research Board Conference on Public Involvement and ISTEA. Little Rock, AR. (July 1993) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter and panelist). “Highways of the Future and Their Development Implications,” National Meeting of the Urban Land Institute Development Regulations Council. Minneapolis, MN. (May 1993) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter and panelist). “Emerging Strategic Issues and their Organizational Implications: Intelligent Vehicle/Highway Systems.” Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. Washington, DC. (January 1992) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter). “Research Strategies at the University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies.” The Association of Commuters in Transportation National Conference. Minneapolis, MN. (September 1991) Johns, R.C. (session organizer and moderator). “The Involvement of Policy Makers in Transportation Modeling: What are the Impacts?” Urban and Regional Information Systems Association Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA. (August 1989) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter and panelist). “The Pricing of Information Services at the Twin Cities Metropolitan Council Data Center.” Urban and Regional Information Systems Association Annual Conference. Boston, MA. (August 1986) State/Local Presentations Johns, R.C., Patnaude, D. (invited presenter and panelist). “High-Stakes Project Management: The CDAN Data Modernization Project for NHTSA.” The Cambridge Roundtable, Mass Bay Chapter, PMI, Cambridge, MA. (August 26, 2014) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter). “A Conversation about Federal Transportation Opportunities and Challenges.” The Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN. (April 18, 2012) 8 2/23/16 Johns, R.C. “Transportation Innovation at the USDOT Volpe Center: Safety R&D at the Federal Level.” The Tom Maze Transportation Memorial Seminar, Iowa State University. Ames, IA . (April 6, 2012) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter). “The Role of the Volpe Center in Transportation Research and Innovation.” Distinguished Speaker Series, Center for Transportation and Logistics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Cambridge, MA. (December 4, 2009) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter). “Our Nation’s Transportation Infrastructure: Heading Towards a Crisis?” The North Central Business Travel Association. Minneapolis, MN. (May 8, 2008) Johns, R.C. (invited capstone speaker). “Leadership Perspectives and Resources of the University of Minnesota.” Leadership Conference, Aggregate and Ready Mix Association of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN. (August 18, 2004) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter). “Experiences of the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota.” The Wisconsin Transportation Center Workshop. Madison, WI. (April 2001) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter). “Technology Transfer Strategies at the University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies.” University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies Second Annual Transportation Research Conference. St. Paul, MN. (May 1991) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter and panelist). “Continuing Education for Civil Engineers.” Corps of Engineers Regional Meeting. St. Paul, MN. (September 1990) Johns, R.C. (invited presenter). “Strategic Planning Process for Development of a Transportation Research Agenda.” University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies First Annual Transportation Research Conference. St. Paul, MN. (May 1990) Conference Leadership Host and moderator for webinar series of national speakers. “Beyond Traffic 2045: Reimagining Transportation.” USDOT Volpe Center. Cambridge, MA. (2015) Host and moderator for webinar series of national speakers. “Transportation and the Economy.” USDOT Volpe Center. Cambridge, MA. (2014-2015) Host and moderator for webinar series of national speakers. “Transportation and Climate Change: System Adaptation and Resilience.” USDOT Volpe Center. Cambridge, MA. (2013-2014) Host and moderator. “Colloquium on Transportation Safety in the Digital Age: A Roundtable on Automation and the Human: Intended and Unintended Consequences.” USDOT Volpe Center. Cambridge, MA. (April 13, 2012) Host and moderator. “FHWA Cost Estimation Capacity building Workshops for State DOTs.” Sponsored by Federal Highway Administration and supported by Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN (2007) 9 2/23/16 Chair of planning committee, host, and moderator. “State DOT Workforce Review Workshop on Best Practices.” Sponsored by Transportation Research Board and supported by Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN (2005-2006) Host and moderator. “State DOT CEO Leadership Forums.” Sponsored by TRB, AASHTO, and FHWA and supported by Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN (2000, 2003, 2006, and 2009) Creator, host, and moderator for forums featuring Congressman James Oberstar and national leaders. “James L. Oberstar Forum on Transportation Policy and Technology.” Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN. (held annually 2002-2009) Co-chair of planning committee. “Mn/DOT Project Delivery Streamlining Workshop.” Sponsored by Mn/DOT and supported by Center for Transportation Studies. Minneapolis, MN. (2001) Host and moderator. “Community Based Transportation: Improving Access for the Transportation Disadvantaged.” Sponsored by Minnesota DOT and supported by Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN. (2001) Host and moderator. “North Star Conference on Improving Traffic Safety: Towards Zero Deaths.” Sponsored by the Minnesota DOT and Department of Public Safety and supported by Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN. (2001) Co-chair of planning committee. “Transportation Research Board Joint Summer Meeting on Transportation Planning, Economics, and Management.” (held annually 1998-2004 at various locations) Chair, planning committee, and moderator. “CTS Symposium on Impacts of Logistics on the Upper Midwest Economy.” Minneapolis, MN. (held annually 1997-2009) Chair, planning committee, and moderator. “Small Railroads and Economic Development.” Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN. (1997) Chair, planning committee, and moderator. “Twin Cities to Chicago: Is High-Speed Rail Part of our Future?” Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN. (1996) Chair, planning committee, and moderator. “CTS Symposium on Vehicle Emissions Control: Prediction, Monitoring, and Public Policy.” Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN. (1995) Member, TRB steering committee, and host. “Sixth International Conference on Low Volume Roads.” Sponsored by Transportation Research Board and hosted by Center for Transportation Studies. Minneapolis, MN. (1995) Member, program planning committee. “IVHS America Annual Meeting.” Washington, DC. (1992) Member, program planning committee. “Urban and Regional Information Systems Annual Conference.” Boston, MA. (1991) Co-sponsor and co-chair, conference planning committee. “Art, Architecture, and Engineering: A Blueprint for Change.” Minneapolis, MN. (1989) 10 2/23/16 Co-chair, planning committee. “The Information Chain Under Stress: How is it Performing?” Sponsored by the Metropolitan Council and Metronet. St. Paul, MN. (1987) Chair, steering committee. “Computer Mapping Symposium for the Metropolitan Area.” Sponsored by the Metropolitan Council. St. Paul, MN. (1987) Research and Related Support: Major Research Programs (support of multiple faculty, projects, and disciplines) Johns, R.C. (CTS director). “Study on the Role of Well-Designed Transportation Projects in Enhancing Communities.” American Institute of Architects through a contract with the Federal Highway Administration. $1,000,000. Attracted and allocated these funds to PIs in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Regional Planning, Geography, and Landscape Architecture to carry out this interdisciplinary study. (2006-2008) Johns, R.C. (CTS director). “Access to Destinations Study.” Minnesota Department of Transportation, Hennepin County, and the McKnight Foundation. ~$1,500,000. Attracted and allocated these funds to PIs in Civil Engineering, Regional Planning, and Mechanical Engineering to carry out this interdisciplinary study. (2004-2009) Johns, R.C. (CTS director). “Intelligent Transportation Systems Institute.” USDOT University Transportation Center Program. $3,500,000 per year for six years, plus various local matching funds. Attracted these funds and appointed Mechanical Engineering Professor Max Donath to lead this program that was established by TEA-21 federal legislation. CTS managed a competitive process to provide research funding to faculty in the Institute of Technology, the Humphrey Institute, and the University of Minnesota-Duluth, including funds for education, outreach, and research laboratories. (2003-2009) Johns, R.C. (CTS director). “Minnesota Guidestar Program Support.” Minnesota Department of Transportation through funding appropriated by Congress for intelligent transportation systems (ITS) research. $2,681,467. Attracted and allocated these funds to PIs in various departments for an ITS research program begun in 1993 under former CTS director Richard Braun in cooperation with the State and Local Policy Program of the Humphrey Institute. (2002-2006) Johns, R.C. (CTS director). “Transportation and Regional Growth Study.” Minnesota Department of Transportation, Minnesota Local Road Research Board, and Metropolitan Council. ~$1,000,000. Attracted and allocated these funds to PIs in Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics, and Urban and Regional Affairs to complete this interdisciplinary study begun in 1997 under former CTS director Gerard McCullough, with total funding approximately $2,000,000. (2001-2003) Johns, R.C. (CTS director). “Center for Transportation Studies Research, Education, and Outreach Operations.” Minnesota Department of Transportation through funding appropriated by the Minnesota Legislature for CTS at $800,000 per year, established in 1992 under former CTS director Richard Braun. Sustained and used this funding for CTS base research, education, and outreach programs. Worked with legislative leaders to increase this funding to $1,200,000 per year in 2009. (2001-2009) 11 2/23/16 Research Projects and Related Activities Johns, R.C. (PI), L. McGinnis (Co-PI), and E. Goetz (Co-PI). “Design of a Framework for Measuring Sustainable Regional Development.” McKnight Foundation. $50,000. (2009) Johns, R.C. (PI). “State DOT CEO Leadership Forum.” Transportation Research Board NCHRP Project 20-24(67). $148,555. (2008-2009) Johns, R.C. (PI). “Value Capture for Transportation Finance Study.” Minnesota State Legislature. $325,000. (2008-2009) Johns, R.C. (PI). “Cost Estimating and Cost Management Capacity Building Workshops.” Federal Highway Administration. $150,000. (2007-2008) Johns, R.C. (PI) and D. Spanhake (Co-PI). “Transitway Impact Research Program.” Consortium of Twin Cities counties, Metropolitan Council, and Minnesota Department of Transportation. ~$500,000. (20072009) Park, Hyun-A (PI) and R.C. Johns (Co-PI). “Implementing Transportation Knowledge Networks.” Transportation Research Board NCHRP Project 20-75. ~$50,000. (2007-2009) Johns, R.C. (PI), L. McGinnis (Co-PI), and K. Krizek (Co-PI). “Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program Evaluation.” Federal Highway Administration. $329,509. (2006-2009) Johns, R.C. (PI). “Traffic Laboratory Design and Infrastructure.” Minnesota Department of Transportation. $35,000. (2006-2007) Johns, R.C.(PI). “State DOT CEO Leadership Forum.” Transportation Research Board NCHRP Project 20-24(51). $99,280. (2005-2007). Johns, R.C. (PI). “Project Delivery Workforce Management Review.” Transportation Research board NCHRP Project. $49,990. (2005-2007 Johns, R.C. (PI) and G. Baas (Co-PI). “CEO Discussion of Strategic Issues and Sharing Best Practices.” Transportation Research Board NCHRP Project 20-24(38). $49,654. (2004-2005) Johns, R.C. (PI). “Mn/ROAD Governance Structure.” Minnesota Department of Transportation. $29,992. (2003-2004) Johns, R.C. (PI). “Community-based Transportation: A Framework for Action.” Hennepin County. $198,401. (2004-2006) Johns, R.C. (PI). “Establishment and Oversight of a Pavement Research Institute.” Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota Local Road Research Board. $730,000. (2003-2009) Johns, R.C. (PI). “State DOT CEO Peer Exchange.” Transportation Research Board NCHRP Project. $99,335. (2002-2003) Johns, R.C. (PI). “North Star Workshop: Connecting the Minnesota Safety Agenda.” Minnesota Department of Transportation. $110,331. (2001-2003) 12 2/23/16 Johns, R.C. (PI). “Community-based Transportation Workshop and Outreach.” United Way. ~$20,000. (2001) Johns, R.C. (PI). “Organizational Alternatives for Project Delivery Streamlining.” Minnesota Department of Transportation. ~$50,000. (2001-2002) Johns, R.C. (PI) and S. Lockwood (Co-PI). “Managing Change in State Departments of Transportation.” Transportation Research Board NCHRP 20-24(14). ~$80,000. (2000-2001) DeCramer, G. (PI) and R.C. Johns (Co-PI). Evaluation of Mn/DOT Area Transportation Planning Process.” Minnesota Department of Transportation. ~$100,000. (1995-1997) Johns, R.C. (PI) and B. Nelson (Co-PI). “Strategic Management Research and Implementation.” Minnesota Department of transportation. ~$50,000 (1994-1995) Braun, R.P. (PI) and R.C. Johns (Co-PI). “Development of a Senior Executive Service Participant’s Manual.” Transportation Research Board NCHRP Project 20-24(4). ~$150,000. (1990-1991) _____________________________________________________________________________________ Teaching and Related Activites: University of Minnesota Courses: Humphrey School: PA 5920-001 Project Management in the Public Arena. Spring semester, 2016 Civil Engineering: CE 5703 Project Management: Fall quarter, 1992-1998 Civil Engineering: Guest Lecturer for transportation planning and engineering courses. 1990-2009 Related Education Activities Provided CTS funding and staff support to graduate students to help them establish the Interdisciplinary Transportation Student Organization (ITSO). (2003) Led planning for the CTS Graduate Certificate Program in Transportation Studies, approved by the Graduate School. (2000) Created CTS Task Force on Logistics, Transportation and Distribution, involving educators from multiple Minnesota institutions and practitioners in order to strengthen, coordinate, and communicate logistics and freight education opportunities. (1994) Attracted federal and state match funding to establish a Minnesota Technology Transfer Center as part of the Federal Highway Local Technical Assistance Program, responsible for development and conduct of a variety of one-to-two-day training courses and other events and activities for transportation practitioners. (1992) ____________________________________________________________________________________ 13 2/23/16 Service: National Committees Transportation Research Board Emeritus Member, Policy and Organization Group Executive Board. (2012-present) Chair, Technical Activities Council, providing oversight to TRB’s 200 standing committees. (2008-2011) Member, Committee for Strategic Highway Research Implementation Report to Congress. (2007-2008) Member, Technical Activities Council. (2005-2011) Chair, Policy and Organization Group, providing oversight to 30 TRB standing committees. (2005-2008) Member, Policy Study on a Future Strategy for Transportation Information Management. (2004-2005) Chair, Task Force on Roles of Sections and Groups in TRB Committee Reorganization. (2003-2004) At-Large Member, Division A Council for Technical Activities. (2003-2005) Chair, Management and Leadership Section, providing oversight to four committees. (2002-2005) Member, Performance Measures Committee. (2001-present) Member, Steering Committee for Requirements for Spatial Information Infrastructure. (2001-2003) Chair, Strategic Management Committee. (1997-2002) Member, Steering Committee for Sixth International Conference on Low Volume Roads (1992-1995) Member, Committee on Management and Productivity. (1991-2000) Member, Strategic Management Committee. (1989-present) Member, Citizen Participation Committee. (1988-1997) Member, Data and Information system Committee. (1983-1986) Council of University Transportation Centers Member, Executive Committee. (2007-2009) Intelligent Transportation Systems Society of America Co-Chair, Benefits, Evaluation, and Costs (BEC) Monitoring Subcommittee. (1993-1995) Chair, BEC Task Force on Information Gathering for Performance. (1991-1993) Member, Annual Meeting Program Planning Committee. (1991-1992) Member, BEC Steering Committee. (1991-1997) Urban and Regional Information Systems Association Chair, Transportation Special Interest Group. (1990-1991) Vice-Chair, Transportation Special Interest Group. (1989-1990) Member, Transportation Special Interest Group. (1988-1993) Member, Regional Agency Special Interest Group. (1986-1988) Other National Service Member of European Travel Study Project delegation, focusing on transportation and land use policies in London, Amsterdam, and Copenhagen. Sponsored by FHWA and AASHTO. (2008) 14 2/23/16 Member, National Task Force on Measuring Technology Transfer Effectiveness. Federal Highway Administration. (1994-1996) Member, NCHRP Panel on Synthesis of Management and Productivity Practices by State DOTs. (19941997) State/Local Service Chair, Greater Boston Federal Executive Board of Directors. (2013-2014) Member, Greater Boston Federal Executive Board of Directors. (2009-2015) Member, Transportation Engineering and Road Research Alliance (TERRA) Board of Directors and cochair of Member and Partner Engagement Committee. (2004-2009) Designed and facilitated a series of Transportation Policymaker Forums for University faculty to present research findings to Minnesota state legislators. (2003-2009) Member, Intercity Leadership Visit Team, Joint Program of the Minneapolis and St. Paul Chambers of Commerce. (2004-2006) Chair, CTS Transit Task Force, for development of report of Minnesota transit research issues. (19912001) Member, Minnesota Guidestar Board of Directors and Executive Committee, for guiding investments in Intelligent Transportation Systems. (1997-2009) Member, Minnesota Airport Technical Assistance Program (AirTAP) Steering Committee. (1997-2002) Member, Minnesota Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Steering Committee. (1994-2009) Designed and moderated forums for the Regional Transit Board on alternative fuels and on light rail systems in the Twin Cities. (1990) Member of Minnesota Local Road Research Board, representing University of Minnesota in defining transportation research needs and directions for local governments. (1989-2009) Member, Telecommunications Study Committee, Minnesota Citizens League. (1989-1990) Member, Minnesota Surveyors and Engineers Society. (1989-present) Member, North Central Institute of Transportation Engineers. (1988-2009) University of Minnesota Service Co-Chair, Transportation Task Force, UMore community development initiative in Rosemount (20062008) Provided CTS funding and staff support for publication of four books: 15 2/23/16 o o o o Levinson, D. and K. Krizek. Access to Destinations. (2005) Cavanaugh, P. Politics and Freeways: Building the Twin Cities Interstate System. (2006) Levinson, D. and K. Krizek. Planning for Place and Plexus. (2008) Katz, J. From Footpaths to Freeways: A Survey of Roads and Highways in Minnesota. 2009 Chair, Program Management team. Access to Destinations Study. (2004-2009) Member, Humphrey Institute search committees for transportation planning faculty (Jason Cao, Yingling Fan) Developed financial arrangement with Humphrey Institute associate dean to use CTS seed funding for the creation of an additional transportation planning faculty position. Developed strategy to establish CTS Richard P. Braun Chair in Transportation Engineering, using CTS royalty funds as initial contribution. Member of fundraising committee to secure matching funds. (20022005) Member, Civil and Mineral Engineering search committees for pavement and transportation engineering faculty. (Mihai Marasteanu, Henry Liu) Allocated ITS Institute federal funds and negotiated terms for establishment of the Northland Advanced Transportation Systems Research Laboratories at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. (2000-2001) Chair, ITS Institute Board, responsible for guiding research, education, and outreach activities for the USDOT-funded ITS Institute. (1999-2009) Chair, Program Management Team, Transportation and Regional Growth Study. (1998-2003) Attracted funding to create librarian and outreach positions in CTS to expand services to transportation stakeholders. (1995-1997) Designed and established six CTS Councils for transportation research, education, and outreach, involving faculty and practitioners in defining needs and sharing information. (1991) Developed roles and funding mechanisms for joint transportation research program between CTS and the Regional Transit Board of the Twin Cities. (1990) Initiated a series of meetings between the University and the Minnesota Department of Transportation to define a joint research program in Intelligent Vehicle/Highway Systems, leading to the creation of the Minnesota Guidestar program. (1989) University of Minnesota Coordinator, Mountain-Plains Consortium for Federal Region 7. USDOT University Transportation Centers Program. (1989) Initiated an annual transportation research conference sponsored by CTS for Minnesota transportation researchers and practitioners. (1989) Designed an ongoing series of events sponsored by CTS, including luncheon speaker events, faculty seminars, and career information speakers. (1989) 16 2/23/16 Defined CTS role in expanded joint research program between the University and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, including requests for proposals, basic agreements, task order funding procedures, and responsibilities for managing funded research projects. (1988-1990) Designed and implemented CTS Executive Committee and Advisory Board structure and coordinated strategic planning process to help guide CTS research, education, and outreach efforts. (1988-1989) Community Service Chair, Human Resource Committee, Friends of the St. Paul Public Library. (1992-2002) President, Parent Advisory Council, St. Paul Central High School. (1997-1998) Member, Board of Trustees, Friends of the St. Paul Public Library. (1996-2005) Chair, Strategic Issues Committee, Parent Advisory Council, St. Paul Central High School. (1994-1996) Member, Advocacy Committee, Friends of the St. Paul Public Library. (1994-1999) Youth Program Basketball Coach, St. Paul Groveland Recreation Center. (1988-1994) Member, Domestic Program Advisory Committee, American Refugee Committee. (1984-1987) Consulting/Advising USDOT Volpe Center (2016 – present) Battelle (2008-2009) National Cooperative Highway Research Program (2000-2002, 1991-1992) U.S. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (1994-1995) 17 2/23/16