Irmali Franco


The articles for this issue of El Puente include: Local BABM Competition in Puerto Rico Announces the Winners; Toa Baja Champions the National BABM Competition!; Manhole Cover Risers are On the Rise; NHI 132021 Pilot Course: Geotechnical Site Characterization.

Volume 36 Issue No. 2


The articles for this issue of El Puente include: President Biden Signs Infrastructure Bill; Innovations and Positive Impacts of Electric Vehicles; National Work Zone Awareness Week; Experience and Impact of UPRM Eisenhower Recipients—2022 Transportation Research Board (TRB) Washington, D.C.; RUM Student Recounts IRF Road Scholar 2021-2022 Week of Professional Growth; […]

Volume 36 Issue No. 1


The articles for this issue of El Puente include: Every Day Counts Program “TOPS” Applied in Puerto Rico Micro-Surfacing Project; 2021 International Road Federation (IRF) “Find a Way” Global Road Safety Award; Innovative Applications Using Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Workshop.

Volume 35 Issue No. 3



The articles for this issue of El Puente include 35 Years of Excellence in Transportation Training and Innovation in PR and USVI; Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Puerto Rico Transportation Technology Transfer Center: The Centro Staff; Memorable Accomplishments of LTAP; A Walk Through Memory Lane: Infographic.

Volume 35 Issue No. 2


The articles for this issue of El Puente include: RUM Students and Researchers Participate in the Virtual Centennial of the Transportation Research Board; Initiatives of Round 6 of the Federal Program in Puerto Rico Every Day Counts (EDC); Citizens Pledge Compromise to Save Lives Today!

Volume 35 Issue No. 1


The articles for this issue of El Puente includes EDC and STIC Innovative Initiatives in Puerto Rico and USVI; Impact and Success Stories of Selected EDC Initiatives; STIC Success Stories in Puerto Rico & Next Steps; 10th Anniversary of the Decade of Action for Road Safety in Puerto Rico; Global […]

Volume 34 Issue No. 3



The articles for this issue of El Puente include: Auto Manufacturers Foresee Changes to Address the New Normal for Safety Without Sacrificing Comfort Amidst COVID-19; STEP Studio: Tools for Selecting and Implementing Countermeasures for Improving Pedestrian Crossing Safety.

Volume 34 Issue No. 2


The articles for this issue of El Puente includes: 2020 TRB Washington, D.C. – Experience and Impact of UPRM Eisenhower Recipients; STEP’s Spectacular 7 training in Puerto Rico and its Importance to Our Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP); UPRM part of UTC’s National Institute for Congestion Reduction (NICR); Congratulations Fernando […]

Volume 34 Issue No. 1


The articles for this issue of El Puente include: Message from the Director; EDC Initiative—Focus on Reducing Rural Roadway Departures; First Autonomous Vehicle Fatal Crash Involving Pedestrian; Ten (10) Proven Safety Countermeasures to Improve Road Safety; Know your Instructor: Juan B. Bernal Vera.

Volume 33 Issue No. 3