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May 2005
Sabo recognized for role in Guidestar
Martin Sabo
Representative Martin Sabo was honored by board members of Minnesota Guidestar, the state's intelligent transportation systems (ITS) program, on February 23 for his crucial role in garnering federal funds for the program. The ceremony took place at the Regional Transit Management Center (RTMC) in Minneapolis, one of many ITS innovations that Guidestar funds helped develop.
Lt. Gov. Carol Molnau, who also serves as Mn/DOT commissioner, gave welcoming remarks. Bernie Arseneau of Mn/DOT and Robert Johns of CTS reviewed the many ITS research and deployment accomplishments of Guidestar. Due in part to these funds, Johns said, the University has the most advanced academic driving simulator in the nation. Guidestar monies also provided seed funding for intelligent vehicle research, created intellectual capital through the education of more than 100 graduate students, and funded outreach and technology transfer efforts.
Guidestar research, Johns suggested, also contributed to Popular Science magazine recently ranking Minneapolis as America's top city for technology.
Other Guidestar board members then expressed a "vote of thanks" to Sabo: Anne Beers of the Department of Public Service, Jim Grube of Hennepin County, Lee Munnich of the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, Jeff Nicholson of ADDCO, and Bob Provost, the citizens' representative on the board.
Doug Differt, deputy commissioner of Mn/DOT, gave closing comments at the ceremony and presented a plaque to Sabo recognizing his contributions.