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Established in 1996 at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, and named in September 2000 in recognition of a generous gift to NYU in support of the Center, the Rudin Center for Transportation Policy & Management is currently led by Allison L. C. de Cerreño, Ph.D., Director.
With a team of Visiting Practitioners and Scholars drawn from both the transportation and academic communities, the Rudin Center conducts research and conferences, provides education and training, and promotes and supports key policy networks in the field of transportation policy and management. A number of publications are produced each year, based on the research, conferences, and training carried out by the Rudin Center.
Lewis Rudin: A Living Landmark
After graduating from NYU, Lewis Rudin maintained a strong relationship with the University for many years as Trustee. His devotion to the university, coupled with his interest in transportation, culminated in the generous support of the Rudin Center for Transportation Policy & Management. This invaluable commitment has provided a stable foundation for the Center to build upon and ensures that the legacy of Lewis Rudin will continue to shape the city for which he exhibited such loyalty and affection. [More About Lewis Rudin]Mission
The mission of the Rudin Center for Transportation Policy & Management is to provide the tools for strengthening institutions and leadership within and across all modes of transportation, and for encouraging innovative thinking, discourse, and action on urban transportation policy, regionally, nationally, and internationally.Rudin Center Brochure