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'''Peter H. Appel''' was confirmed by the [[U.S. Senate]] as Administrator of the [[Research and Innovative Technology Administration]] (RITA) on April 29, 2009. From 2009-2011 Appel was the Obama Administration point person on transportation technology issues and research. <ref>[http://www.transportgooru.com/2009/04/president-obamas-nominees-for-usdot-administrations-fhwa-victor-mendez-rita-peter-appel/ President Obama’s nominees for US DOT administrations], Transport Gooru, April 3, 2009.</ref> He left RITA in late 2011 for the private sector to work on emerging technologies in the transportation industry.<ref> [http://www.traffictechnologytoday.com/news.php?NewsID=33436 Senior USDOT administrator, Peter Appel, leaves RITA], Traffic Technology Today, September 30, 2011.</ref>
'''Peter H. Appel''' (born 1964) was the administrator of the [[Research and Innovative Technology Administration]] (RITA).<ref name=rita/> From 2009 to 2011 Appel was the Obama administration point person on transportation technology issues and research.<ref>[http://www.transportgooru.com/2009/04/president-obamas-nominees-for-usdot-administrations-fhwa-victor-mendez-rita-peter-appel/ President Obama’s nominees for US DOT administrations], Transport Gooru, April 3, 2009.</ref> He left RITA in late 2011 for the private sector to work on emerging technologies in the transportation industry.<ref>[http://www.traffictechnologytoday.com/news.php?NewsID=33436 Senior USDOT administrator, Peter Appel, leaves RITA], Traffic Technology Today, September 30, 2011.</ref>


==Biography==
During his tenure at RITA, Appel worked with Secretary [[Ray LaHood]] to advance key [[U.S. Department of Transportation]] (USDOT) initiatives by leveraging effective research and cross-modal coordination. These initiatives have included the Distracted Driving Summit, which brought key transportation researchers, advocates, decision makers and other leaders together to address this growing safety issue; the bolstering of USDOT Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program to best improve safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability across all modes of surface transportation; and the establishment of the Department's Safety Council. Appel coordinated DOT's research programs associated with railroads, aviation, maritime transportation and vehicles. As administrator of RITA, he also coordinated DOT efforts on [[distracted driving]]<ref>[http://www.jhsph.edu/erc/distracted-driving.html Symposium on Prevention of Occupationally-Related Distracted Driving], Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, April 18, 2011.</ref> and research gathering statistical data about the various transportation modes.
Mr. Appel has a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in [[economics]] and [[computer science]] from [[Brandeis University]] and a [[Master of Science]] degree in [[transportation]] from the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]].<ref name=rita/>


He worked for the global management consulting firm of A.T. Kearney, Inc., where he led business improvement initiatives for clients in the private and public sectors, with a focus on Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. Appel has worked in the transportation field since the late 1980s, and has supported organizations in the railroad, trucking, airline, and ocean shipping industries with growth strategy, supply chain improvement, post-merger integration, public-private partnerships, and other key business and policy issues. Previously, he served as the Special Assistant to the Administrator of the [[Federal Aviation Administration]], and as Assistant Director for Pricing and Yield Management at [[Amtrak]].<ref name=rita/>
==Career==


He was confirmed by the [[U.S. Senate]] as Administrator of the [[Research and Innovative Technology Administration]] (RITA) on April 29, 2009.<ref name=rita/> During his tenure at RITA, Appel worked with Secretary [[Ray LaHood]] to advance key [[U.S. Department of Transportation]] (USDOT) initiatives by leveraging effective research and cross-modal coordination. These initiatives have included the Distracted Driving Summit, which brought key transportation researchers, advocates, decision makers and other leaders together to address this growing safety issue; the bolstering of USDOT Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program to best improve safety, efficiency, and [[environmental sustainability]] across all modes of surface transportation; and the establishment of the Department's Safety Council. Appel coordinated DOT's research programs associated with railroads, aviation, maritime transportation and vehicles. As administrator of RITA, he also coordinated DOT efforts on [[distracted driving]]<ref>[http://www.jhsph.edu/erc/distracted-driving.html Symposium on Prevention of Occupationally-Related Distracted Driving], Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, April 18, 2011.</ref> and research gathering statistical data about the various transportation modes.<ref name=rita>{{cite web |url=http://www.rita.dot.gov/contacts/executive_profiles/appel.html |title=Peter H. Appel |accessdate=2018-01-03 |publisher=[[Research and Innovative Technology Administration]] |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090603211041/http://www.rita.dot.gov/contacts/executive_profiles/appel.html |archivedate=2009-06-03 }}</ref>
Before joining RITA, Mr. Appel was with the global management consulting firm of A.T. Kearney, Inc. He has led business improvement initiatives for clients in the private and public sectors, with a focus on Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. Appel has worked in the transportation field since the late 1980s, and has supported organizations in the railroad, trucking, airline, and ocean shipping industries with growth strategy, supply chain improvement, post-merger integration, public-private partnerships, and other key business and policy issues. Previously, he served as the Special Assistant to the Administrator of the [[Federal Aviation Administration]], and as Assistant Director for Pricing and Yield Management at [[Amtrak]].

==Education==

Mr. Appel has a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in [[economics]] and [[computer science]] from [[Brandeis University]] and a [[Master of Science]] degree in [[transportation]] from the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]].<ref>[http://www.rita.dot.gov/contacts/executive_profiles/appel.html Peter H. Appel Official Bio]</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.whorunsgov.com/Profiles/Peter_H._Appel Washington Post, Who Runs Government – Peter Appel Profile]


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Latest revision as of 00:53, 30 April 2024

Peter H. Appel
Peter Appel in 2009
Administrator of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration
In office
2009–2011
Appointed byBarack Obama
Personal details
Born1964 (age 60–61)
United States
Parent
RelativesAndrew Appel (brother)
ResidenceAlexandria, Virginia
EducationLondon School of Economics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Brandeis University
OccupationManagement consultant, Government official

Peter H. Appel (born 1964) was the administrator of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA).[1] From 2009 to 2011 Appel was the Obama administration point person on transportation technology issues and research.[2] He left RITA in late 2011 for the private sector to work on emerging technologies in the transportation industry.[3]

Biography

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Mr. Appel has a Bachelor of Science degree in economics and computer science from Brandeis University and a Master of Science degree in transportation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[1]

He worked for the global management consulting firm of A.T. Kearney, Inc., where he led business improvement initiatives for clients in the private and public sectors, with a focus on Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. Appel has worked in the transportation field since the late 1980s, and has supported organizations in the railroad, trucking, airline, and ocean shipping industries with growth strategy, supply chain improvement, post-merger integration, public-private partnerships, and other key business and policy issues. Previously, he served as the Special Assistant to the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, and as Assistant Director for Pricing and Yield Management at Amtrak.[1]

He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Administrator of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) on April 29, 2009.[1] During his tenure at RITA, Appel worked with Secretary Ray LaHood to advance key U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) initiatives by leveraging effective research and cross-modal coordination. These initiatives have included the Distracted Driving Summit, which brought key transportation researchers, advocates, decision makers and other leaders together to address this growing safety issue; the bolstering of USDOT Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program to best improve safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability across all modes of surface transportation; and the establishment of the Department's Safety Council. Appel coordinated DOT's research programs associated with railroads, aviation, maritime transportation and vehicles. As administrator of RITA, he also coordinated DOT efforts on distracted driving[4] and research gathering statistical data about the various transportation modes.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Peter H. Appel". Research and Innovative Technology Administration. Archived from the original on 2009-06-03. Retrieved 2018-01-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ^ President Obama’s nominees for US DOT administrations, Transport Gooru, April 3, 2009.
  3. ^ Senior USDOT administrator, Peter Appel, leaves RITA, Traffic Technology Today, September 30, 2011.
  4. ^ Symposium on Prevention of Occupationally-Related Distracted Driving, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, April 18, 2011.

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