[1] The Center was created and endowed in Westport, Connecticut, by William Phelps Eno, a pioneer in the field of traffic control.

[2] He started the Eno Foundation for Highway Traffic Regulation and began attracting other industry experts to discuss improving the movement of people and goods.

Board Members bring expertise in all modes of transportation and experience in federal and state government service, as well as the private sector.

The Board meets throughout the year to provide strategic direction and assure careful stewardship of resources.

The members are selected from across industry and government, and possess extensive knowledge and expertise in surface-, air-, and water-based transportation policy, management, and operations.