Airport personnel are invited to a TRB webinar on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET. The webinar features research from the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Research Report 200: Using GIS for Collaborative Land Use Compatibility Planning Near Airports. To mitigate hazards, ensure safety and efficiency for aircraft operations, and uphold the quality of life in surrounding communities, airports must maintain compatible land use. However, land use planning faces many challe...

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program has issued a request for proposals to equip transportation agencies with improved methods of meeting their Section 106 responsibilities. Under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), when a transportation project involves federal funding, licensing, or permitting, transportation agencies must identify and evaluate properties that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Proposals are du...

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program has issued a request for proposals to develop guidelines for the applications of radio frequency identification (RFID) and wireless technologies for highway construction and infrastructure asset management. Proposals are due December 5, 2019.

TRB's Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program has issued a request for proposals to identify emerging behavioral safety issues arising from the expanding use of e-scooters, both rental and privately owned, and develop comprehensive guidance to help affected agencies plan for and mitigate related safety problems. Proposals are due November 26, 2019.

Have fun while you peruse TRB's online timeline with more than 200 milestones that encapsulate the events that shaped TRB as well as the people that purposely designed, carefully constructed, and devotedly maintained the entity that is now TRB. The timeline was developed as part of TRB's Centennial Celebration and produced in part with the help of contributions by individuals and organizations. Please consider contributing today . The TRB Timeline is available on the TRB Centennial Website .

Learn how five men from Iowa shaped TRB’s earliest decades with their expertise and commitment to research and how they succeeded in part because Iowa exemplified in the extreme the close relationships between universities and state highway departments during their earliest years. As part of the Centennial Celebration, TRB has initiated the History Highlights series that will regularly release stories that highlight the events and people that helped shape TRB during the last 100 years. Check out the late...

Act now to secure your exhibit space at the 2020 TRB Annual Meeting, January 12-16, 2020, in Washington, D.C. All indications are that attendance at the meeting will be the largest ever. Don't miss this opportunity to demonstrate your organization's support for transportation research and innovation, and to showcase your products and services to more than 13,000 transportation professionals. Some  149 organizations  have already secured space to be part of the 2020 exhibit, but prime locations ...

Register and make hotel reservations today for the TRB 99th Annual Meeting, January 12-16, 2020, in Washington, D.C. Registration is required for all Annual Meeting attendees, including session speakers, poster presenters, and those who attend the exhibit hall, career fair, or any workshops. As part of TRB's Centennial Celebration, all full registrants at the 99th Annual Meeting will be eligible to pick up a complimentary copy of the book, Transportation Research Board 1920–2020: Everyone Interested Is ...

TRB is sponsoring the 17th National Tools of the Trade Transportation Planning Conference from August 26-28, 2020 in Boise, Idaho. The conference will share research and best professional practices in the planning, development, and implementation of multimodal transportation for small- and medium-sized communities. The conference will also discuss future research and implementation needs related to transportation planning, including for rural transportation planning organizations. Abstracts are due Novem...

TRB is hosting a committee meeting for the Mobility Management Study on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. The meeting will include highlights from U.S. transit agencies who have significantly improved their service and/or taken steps toward integrating regional mobility options. It will also discuss some of the technical and legal challenges of integrating traditional and new mobility services.   Register in advance to join the meeting remotely from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific. Register for Part 2 to join ...