What Eno Transportation does

Eno Center for Transportation is an independent, non-partisan 501(c)(3) policy think tank headquartered at 1629 K Street NW, Suite 200 in Washington, DC, founded in 1921 by traffic management pioneer William Phelps Eno. The organization conducts research and convenes experts across all major U.S. transportation modes, including aviation, freight, highways, transit, railroads, pedestrian and bicycle, plus cross-cutting themes of funding and finance, governance, safety, technology, and workforce. Its core outputs are the Eno Transportation Weekly (ETW) policy subscription publication, an archive of research reports and historical documents, and a portfolio of leadership development programs for transportation professionals.

The business model combines three revenue streams. ETW subscriptions are sold on a tiered annual basis ranging from $500 (academic) to $1,100 (corporate) per individual seat, with group bundles of 5, 10, and 15 seats and a $15,000 unlimited enterprise tier, distributed through a self-serve members portal at members.enotrans.org. Professional development programs including Transportation Mid-Manager, Mid-Manager 2 (Momentum), Transportation Senior Executive, Aviation Senior Executive, the Leaders Development Conference, Eno/MAX, and AirMAX generate participant fees and have instructed over 3,500 alumni cumulatively. Enterprise memberships and donations, including named corporate sponsors AECOM, Boeing, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Transurban, and STV, provide a third revenue pillar, supplemented by an active donate portal and legacy giving program.

Go-to-market is hybrid: direct-to-consumer self-serve subscription acquisition paired with enterprise-style outreach to government agencies, policy professionals, and corporate government affairs teams. Content marketing (research reports, the ETW newsletter, Eno Transportation Radio, webinars, and Hill briefings) drives top- and mid-funnel demand, while the alumni network and annual Leaders Development Conference anchor community and retention. Leadership transitioned in February 2026 when the Board appointed Paul J. Wiedefeld as Interim President and CEO following the departure of Robert Puentes.

Name

Eno Transportation

Legal name

The Eno Center for Transportation

Website

https://enotrans.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eno Center for Transportation is an independent, non-partisan 501(c)(3) think tank in Washington, DC, founded in 1921, that delivers federal transportation policy research, the Eno Transportation Weekly subscription publication, and leadership development programs for government and industry transportation professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: Eno Transportation Weekly (ETW) subscription-based publication with tiered pricing for academic, government/nonprofit, and corporate subscribers. Annual subscription fees ranging from $500 to $1,100 per year for individual seats, with enterprise access at $15,000/year for unlimited organizational access.
2. Professional Development Programs: Leadership development programs including Transportation Mid-Manager, Transportation Senior Executive, Aviation Senior Executive, Leaders Development Conference, and Eno/MAX Program generate revenue through participant fees.
3. Membership and Donations: Enterprise membership program with corporate sponsors including AECOM, Boeing, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Transurban, and STV. Organizations support Eno's mission through financial contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eno Center for Transportation is a nonprofit think tank that sells subscription access to Eno Transportation Weekly (ETW), an independent federal transportation policy publication, alongside fee-based leadership development programs for transportation professionals. Its portfolio includes mid-manager and senior executive courses, the Leaders Development Conference, the Eno/MAX and AirMAX programs, virtual learning, and free research resources such as the Eno Research Library, Project Delivery Hub, and Transportation Quarterly Archive.

Product overview

Eno Transportation operates as a non-partisan think tank offering a portfolio of professional development programs and research publications. The core offerings include the Eno Transportation Weekly subscription publication providing federal policy analysis, supplemented by in-person and virtual leadership development courses including the Transportation Mid-Manager, Transportation Senior Executive (TSE), Aviation Senior Executive, Eno/MAX, AirMAX, and Leaders Development Conference programs. These programs are complemented by free research resources including the Eno Research Library, Project Delivery Hub, Surface Reauthorization 2026 resource page, and Transportation Quarterly Archive. The professional development programs serve transportation professionals at various career stages, while the research publications and policy analysis support practitioners, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eno Transportation Weekly (ETW) Weekly independent, nonpartisan publication providing in-depth coverage and analysis of federal, state, and local transportation policy, federal funding, legislation, and governance for policy professionals, government agencies, associations, and academic subscribers.
• Transportation Mid-Manager Program Foundational leadership development course for mid-level transportation professionals that builds management and executive skills.
• Transportation Mid-Manager 2 (Momentum) Advanced leadership development course for mid-level transportation professionals following the foundational Transportation Mid-Manager program.
• Transportation Senior Executive (TSE) Program Senior-level executive leadership program for transportation professionals focusing on strategic vision and organizational leadership.
• Aviation Senior Executive Program Specialized executive leadership program focused on aviation industry leadership and management for senior aviation professionals.
• Leaders Development Conference (LDC) Annual leadership development conference bringing transportation professionals together for networking and skill-building.
• Eno/MAX Program Leadership and professional development program offered in partnership with MAX for transportation professionals.
• AirMAX Specialized aviation-focused professional development and leadership program for transportation professionals.
• Virtual Learning Online professional development courses and training resources for transportation professionals accessible remotely.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Brookings InstitutionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRobert Puentes, Eno Vice President and Director of Brookings Metro, serves in a dual role connecting both organizations.
• CALSTARTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with CALSTART on a white paper analyzing transit bus industry costs, released in 2025.
• Brookings InstitutionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRobert Puentes serves as Vice President and Director of Brookings Metro while maintaining role at Eno, facilitating collaboration between the two organizations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF): DC-based think tank producing policy research on technology and innovation including autonomous vehicles, transportation technology, and infrastructure. Comparable to Eno as an independent policy research organization publishing reports and serving policy professionals.
• Urban Institute: DC-based nonprofit research organization studying economic and social policy with significant infrastructure and transportation work. Comparable as an independent research organization producing publications and policy analysis for public and private sector clients.
• Bipartisan Policy Center: DC-based think tank producing policy analysis on infrastructure and transportation. Comparable as a nonpartisan policy organization publishing reports, hosting events, and serving both government and enterprise clients with similar subscription-style offerings.
• Brookings Institution: Major DC-based public policy think tank with significant transportation and infrastructure research through Brookings Metro. Already a documented collaboration partner of Eno via shared leadership (Robert Puentes), with highly overlapping mission on independent policy analysis.
• Transportation Research Board (TRB): Part of the National Academies, conducts transportation research and convenes practitioners through committees and conferences. Directly comparable as a multimodal transportation research organization producing reports, hosting events, and serving policy professionals.
• RAND Corporation: Nonpartisan research institution conducting transportation policy and infrastructure research alongside defense, health, and education work. Comparable as a large, independent policy research organization serving government and enterprise clients with subscription-style publications.
• Reason Foundation: Libertarian think tank with a strong transportation policy program (surface transportation reform, tolling, HOT lanes, transit privatization). Comparable to Eno as a transportation-focused research organization producing policy reports and analysis, though with a different ideological lens.
• American Public Transportation Association (APTA): Trade association for the transit industry, conducting research, advocacy, and convening leadership development programs. Comparable to Eno's mission on transit policy research, professional training, and member-driven revenue model.
• Regional Plan Association: Nonprofit urban research and advocacy organization producing transportation and infrastructure policy research. Comparable to Eno as a transportation research and policy organization, though focused more on regional planning in the Northeast.
• American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO): Association representing state DOTs and producing multimodal transportation policy, research, and advocacy. Comparable to Eno as a transportation-focused organization serving public agencies and producing policy publications and convenings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/enotrans
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmWCrJqPsMpsRW4-byVJX9A
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/5292219
• Instagraminstagram.com/enotrans
• Facebookfacebook.com/enocenterfortransportation

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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