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Dr. Lisa M. Weston

Research Assistant Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Supply Chain Management

(512) 518-3171

Email: Lisa.Weston@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of Texas at Austin, 2005
    Major: Community and Regional Planning Program
  • MA, University of California, Berkeley, 1987
    Major: Energy and Resources Group
  • BA, Mount Holyoke College, 1984
    Major: Physics

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Instructor/Researcher, Professional Development Inc.. Professional Development Inc.. (2017 - Present).
  • Research Assistant Professor, Center for Logistics and Supply Chain Management, University of North Texas. Center for Logistics and Supply Chain Management, University of North Texas. (2017 - Present).
  • Research Associate, Center for Logistics Education and Research (CLER), University of North Texas. Center for Logistics Education and Research (CLER), University of North Texas. (2015 - 2016).
  • Visiting Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University. Texas A&M University. (2005 - 2006).
  • Assistant Instructor, University of Texas at Austin. University of Texas at Austin. (2005 - 2005).
  • Graduate Research Assistant, Center for Transportation Research. Center for Transportation Research. (1999 - 2004).
  • Assistant Instructor, University of Texas at Austin. University of Texas at Austin. (2002 - 2003).

    • Government

  • SIP Project Manager, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (2016 - 2017).
  • Senior Planner, Capitol Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO). Capitol Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO). (2013 - 2015).
  • Environmental Specialist, City of Austin, Air Quality Program. City of Austin, Air Quality Program. (1993 - 1999).

    • Professional

  • Senior Planner, Bomba Consulting. Bomba Consulting. (2016 - Present).
  • Senior Planner, Alliance Transportation Group, Inc. (acquired Bomba & Associates in 2007). Alliance Transportation Group, Inc. (acquired Bomba & Associates in 2007). (2007 - 2013).
  • Director of Planning, Bomba & Associates, Inc.. Bomba & Associates, Inc.. (2006 - 2007).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Certified Planner, American Institute of Certified Planners. (2008 - 2022).

Professional Memberships

  • WTS (formerly Women’s Transportation Seminar). (2001 - Present).
  • American Planning Association. (2000 - Present).

Development Activities

  • Conference Attendance, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Transportation Research Board. Washington,DC,United States of America. (January 5, 2025 - January 9, 2025).
  • Continuing Education Program, Professional Development Seminar, WTS-HOT. Austin,TX,United States of America. (September 20, 2024).
  • Seminar, Regional Transportation Solutions: Updates on TDM Initiatives, WTS-HOT Chapter. Austin,TX,United States of America. (March 20, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Transportation Research Board. Washington,DC,United States of America. (January 8, 2024 - January 11, 2024).
  • Seminar, What's New With NEPA: TxDOT Insights, WTS-HOT Chapter. Austin,TX,United States of America. (October 18, 2023).
  • Seminar, Talking Freight, FHWA/Volpe. United States of America. (September 2023 - September 26, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Talking Freight: Freight Design Considerations, FHWA. United States of America. (September 26, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, Better Border Conference, Texas A&M Transportation Institute. El Paso,TX,United States of America. (September 20, 2023 - September 21, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, Port of Eagle Pass 2023 Trade Summit, City of Eagle Pass. Eagle Pass,TX,United States of America. (June 22, 2023).
  • Seminar, Let's Celebrate National Bike Month!, WTS-HOT Chapter. Austin,TX,United States of America. (May 17, 2023).
  • Seminar, Future of the Transportation Industry Workforce, WTS-HOT Chapter. Austin,TX,United States of America. (March 15, 2023).
  • Seminar, Moving Toward a New Normal: Behavioral Transitions and Their Impacts on Travel in the Post-Pandemic Era, TRB. Washington,DC,United States of America. (January 12, 2023).
  • Conference Attendance, TRB Annual Meeting, Transportation Research Board. Washington,DC,United States of America. (January 8, 2023 - January 12, 2023).
  • Seminar, Women in Transport, TRB. Washington,DC,United States of America. (January 11, 2023).
  • Seminar, Resilience Analytics in Supply Chains, TRB. Washington,DC,United States of America. (January 10, 2023).
  • Seminar, The State of Transportation Policy in Indian Country, TRB. Washington,DC,United States of America. (January 9, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Women and Cities 4: Gender Equity in the Public Sphere, Planetizen. United States of America. (September 28, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Women and Cities 5: The Feminist Future City, Planetizen. United States of America. (September 28, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Women and Cities 2: The Sexist City, Planetizen. United States of America. (September 27, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Women and Cities 3: Gender Equity in Private Life, Planetizen. United States of America. (September 27, 2022).
  • Continuing Education Program, Women and Cities: Gender Equity, Past and Present, Planetizen. United States of America. (September 26, 2022).
  • Seminar, It Takes a Village, WTS Heart of Texas Chapter. Austin,TX,United States of America. (September 23, 2022).
  • Workshop, Meeting the Challenges of a New AICP Code of Ethics Workshop, American Planning Association, Central Texas Chapter. Austin,TX,United States of America. (September 16, 2022).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • Weston, L.M., Handy, S.L. (2004). Mental Maps.

    • Journal Article

  • Weston, L.M. (2010). Why We Should Build Cities with Young Teens in Mind.
  • Handy, S.L., Weston, L.M., Mokhtarian, P. (2005). Driving by Choice or Necessity?. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice.
  • Weston, L.M. (2002). A Methodology to Measure Neighborhood Urban Form: A Comparison to New Urbanist Principles.
  • Handy, S.L., Song, J., Weston, L.M. (2002). Education of Transportation Professionals.

    • Magazine/Trade Publication

  • Weston, L.M. (1986). Heat Pumps: Plug ‘em in, but don’t forget ‘em,.

    • Research Report

  • Weston, L.M., Bomba, M.S. Texas-Mexico International Border Crossing Guide 2021. 257. Austin, TX, Texas Department of Transportation.
  • Weston, L.M., Bomba, M.S. Texas-Mexico International Border Crossings Guide. Austin, TX, Texas Department of Transportation.
  • Bhat, C., Handy, S.L., Kockelman, K., Mahmassani, H., Gopal, A., Srour, I., Weston, L.M. (2002). Development of an Urban Accessibility Index: Formulations, Aggregation, and Application.
  • Bhat, C., Handy, S.L., Kockelman, K., Mahmassani, H., Chen, Q., Weston, L.M. (2001). Assessment of Accessibility Measures.
  • Bhat, C., Handy, S.L., Kockelman, K., Mahmassani, H., Chen, Q., Weston, L.M. (2000). Accessibility Measures: Formulation Considerations and Current Applications.
  • Bhat, C., Handy, S.L., Kockelman, K., Mahmassani, H., Chen, Q., Weston, L.M. (2000). Development of an Urban Accessibility Index: Literature Review.
  • Hall, L., Assay, B., Weston, L.M. (1985). An Experimental Investigation of the Flow of an Aerosol Around a Personal Dust Monitor.
  • Weston, L.M. (1985). Analysis of a Prototypical Laser Droplet Measuring Device.

Presentations Given

    Panel Presentation

  • Bomba, M.S. (Author & Presenter), Weston, L.M. (Author), How Accurate Are Regional Population Projections: A Case Study of Texas's Metropolitan Statistical Areas., United States of America. (2008 - 2008).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Contract

  • Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Weston, L.M. (Co-Principal), "Support for Implementation of the Texas-Mexico Border Transportation Plan, FY 2023-FY 2024," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $1972952 Funded. (2022 - 2024).
  • Fite, J., Bomba, M.S., Nowicki, D., Weston, L.M., "Grayson County Freight Mobility Plan � Phase 3," sponsored by Sherman-Denison Metropolitan Planning Organization, Regional, Funded. (2020 - 2020).
  • Nowicki, D., Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., "Support for the Activities of the Border Trade Advisory Committee and Implementation of the Texas Border Strategic Transportation Blueprint," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, Funded. (2019 - 2020).
  • Fite, J., Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., "Data Collection for Estimating the Economic Impacts of the North Texas Fair and Rodeo," sponsored by North Texas State Fair Association, Private, Funded. (2019 - 2019).
  • Fite, J., Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., "The Economic Impacts of the Proposed North Texas Fairgrounds," sponsored by North Texas State Fair Association, Private, Funded. (2019 - 2019).
  • Fite, J., Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., "Grayson County Freight Mobility Plan � Phase 1," sponsored by Sherman-Denison Metropolitan Planning Organization, Regional, Funded. (2018 - 2018).
  • Nowicki, D., Bomba, M.S., Weston, L.M., "The E-Commerce Returns and Reverse Logistics Landscape," sponsored by Office of the Inspector General (OIG) � U.S. Postal Service, National, Funded. (2018 - 2018).
  • Bomba, M.S., Nowicki, D., Fite, J., Weston, L.M., "Regional Campus Strategy," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, Funded. (2017 - 2018).

    • Grant - Research

  • Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Weston, L.M. (Co-Principal), Ogden, J.A. (Co-Principal), "TxDOT Interagency Cooperation Contract: Ongoing Support for Implementation of the Texas-Mexico Border Transportation Master Plan," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $3802618.26 Funded. (2024 - 2026).
  • Nowicki, D.R. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Weston, L.M. (Co-Principal), Ogden, J.A. (Supporting), "Support for Implementation of the Texas-Mexico Border Transportation Master Plan," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $1972952 Funded. (2022 - 2024).
  • Nowicki, D. (Principal), Bomba, M.S. (Co-Principal), Weston, L.M. (Supporting), "Support for the Activities of the Border Trade Advisory Committee and Implementation of the Texas Border Strategic Transportation Blueprint," sponsored by Texas Department of Transportation, State, $1585163 Funded. (2019 - 2022).

Service

Professional Service

  • Other (Friend of the Committee), Transportation Research Board Standing Committee on Urban Freight Transportation. (March 2023 - March 2026).