It’s a National Recognition program that acknowledges transportation innovative solutions for challenges that local transportation workers encounter. These innovations can range from the development of tools and equipment modifications to the implementation of new processes that increase safety, reduce cost, and improve the efficiency of our transportation system.  The innovation can be sumitted under one of the following categories:

• Innovative Project – Solution that addresses any or all phase(s) of the ‘project’ life cycle – Planning, Design/Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance. This project shall introduce new ideas and is locally relevant, original, and creative in thinking.
• Bold Steps – Any locally relevant high-risk project or process showing a breakthrough solution with demonstrated high reward.
• Smart Transformation – A locally relevant significant change in any transportation activity or process that is SMART “Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound” in nature that results in improved efficiencies.
• Pioneer – A locally relevant product/tool that is among the first to solve a maintenance problem with a home-grown solution.
• Putting Families First Innovation – A new program, initiative, tool, or process that greatly enhances transportation and mobility for families in communities and within tribal areas.

Honorees are selected based on their ability to provide lasting value to the transportation community. The selection process considers:

• Recognized importance and overall impact
• Originality and creativity
• Applicability to other agencies or communities
• Cost effectiveness and time savings
• Agency or community benefit
• Overall quality and clarity of the application

Meet the four Puerto Rico participants selected for the Build a Better Mousetrap program, highlighting innovative solutions developed to address transportation challenges in their communities.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Mailing Address:

Puerto Rico Transportation Technology Transfer Center
Civil Engineering and Surveying Department
University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez Campus
P.O. Box 9000
Mayagüez, P.R. 00681-9000

Phones and Fax Numbers:

Direct Phone: 787-834-6385

Phone: 787-832-4040