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2019 TRB Annual Meeting: Norman R. Augustine and Norman Y. Mineta are the Chair's Luncheon Co-Featured Speakers Norman R. Augustine, retired Chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin Corporation; and Norman Y. Mineta, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mineta & Associates, LLC will provide their perspectives on TRB’s forthcoming report on the Future Interstate Highway System, which will be released in December. The Chair’s Luncheon takes place on...   Neil Pedersen Selected as a Keynote Speaker for the 2019 Transportation, Air Quality, and Health Symposium The Center for Advancing Research on Transportation Emissions, Energy and Health (CARTEEH) has selected Neil Pedersen, TRB Executive Director, and Daniel Greenbaum, president of the Health Effects Institute as keynote speakers for the inaugural Transportation, Air Quality, and Health Symposium on February 18-20, 2019, in Austin, Texas. Mr....   TRB Annual Meeting Mentoring Program: Express Interest by November 26, 2018 The TRB Young Members Council (YMC) Planning and Environment Group has developed a committee-based mentoring program focused on the TRB Annual Meeting, held January 13-17, 2019, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C. The program pairs interested professionals and students with more experienced TRB Standing Committee...   Which of Your Colleagues Have Contributed to TRB's Centennial Activities? Join Them Today! TRB turns 100 on November 11, 2020. You are invited to join your colleagues listed below who have contributed to the TRB Century Club to support activities that will mark the anniversary; promote the value of transportation research; and celebrate the achievements of TRB’s volunteers, sponsors, affiliates, and staff. Activities to...   First International Conference on 3D Printing and Transportation TRB is sponsoring the First International Conference on 3D Printing and Transportation on November 20-21, 2019 in Washington, DC. The objective of this conference is to share knowledge and information on how 3D printing in construction and manufacturing is impacting the transportation industry, including impacts on freight, air, marine, rail,...   TRB Webinar: Understanding Airport Air Quality Management and Public Health TRB will conduct a webinar on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET that features a research from the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP)'s Report 135: Understanding Airport Air Quality and Public Health Studies Related to Airports; Research Report 185: Airport Air Quality Management 101; and WebResource 4: Airport Air...   TRB Webinar: Airport Response during Communicable Disease Outbreaks TRB will conduct a webinar on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET that features a research from the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Insight Event: Airport Roles in Reducing Transmission of Communicable Diseases and Legal Research Digest 34: Airport Public Health Preparedness and Response: Legal Rights, Powers, and...   TRB Webinar: Moisture Infiltration and Pavement Surface Treatments TRB will conduct a webinar on Monday, November 19, 2018, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET that will discuss available methods for measuring moisture infiltration into pavements. Presenters will describe a universal method for measuring water infiltration into multiple types of in-place asphalt pavement surfaces. They will also discuss novel materials,...   RFP: U.S. Domestic Scan Program (Phase 3) TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has released a request for proposals to plan and manage the execution of scans and the domestic scan program. Proposals are due December 19, 2018.   RFP: LTPP Data Analysis: Feasibility of Using LTPP Data to Improve Use of FWD and Longitudinal Profile Measurements TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has released a request for proposals to evaluate the feasibility of using data from the Long-Term Pavement Performance program to develop guidelines for improved use of falling weight deflectometer (FWD) data in evaluating pavement condition. Proposals are due December 20, 2018.   RFP: Research Roadmap on Safety Issues TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) has released a request for proposals to develop a research roadmap in the area of safety that identifies priorities, timing, and a strategy. Proposals are due January 3, 2019.   RFP: Research Roadmap on Administration & Human Resource Issues TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program has released a request for proposals to develop an airport administration/human resource research roadmap. Proposals are due January 3, 2018.   RFP: Assessing the Safety Impacts of Right-Turn Lanes on Rural and Suburban Highways TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has released a request for proposals to develop recommendations for design of right turn lanes on rural and suburban roads to enhance safety performance. 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The guidebook includes an overview of the primary functions...   Contracting Commuter Rail Services, Volume 2: Commuter Rail System Profiles TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Research Report 200: Contracting Commuter Rail Services, Volume 2: Commuter Rail System Profiles describes the 31 commuter rail services in North America and the various delivery approaches, and documents a broad range of strategies and approaches for managing the operation and maintenance issues...   Guidelines for Shielding Bridge Piers TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Research Report 892: Guidelines for Shielding Bridge Piers provides proposed load and resistance factor design (LRFD) bridge design pier protection specifications and proposed occupant protection guidelines. Bridge piers are generally close to the roadway to minimize bridge lengths. As a...   Innovations in Asphalt Mixture Design Procedures TRB E-Circular 237: Innovations in Asphalt Mixture Design Procedures explores the fundamentals of asphalt mix design for improved durability and performance. Based off of presentations made at TRB's 95th Annual Meeting, the document examines presentations that cover ways to incorporate more binder into the mix with trials that modify the air void...   Impacts on Practice: Implementing Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training at Fresno Yosemite International Airport TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) latest Impacts on Practice examines how Fresno Yosemite International Airport officials used ACRP Report 103: A Guidebook for Integrating NIMS for Personnel and Resources at Airports. The report guided the creation of a training program for Fresno Fire Department firefighters contracted to serve at ...   Back To Top   The Impact of Infrastructure and Transportation Costs on U.S. Soybean Market Share: An Updated Analysis from 1992-2017 The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a report that quantifies the changes of the United States’ market share over time in the world soybean market. This report also examines the effects of ocean freight spreads, and evaluates the possible impact of Brazil’s infrastructural improvements on the U.S. position in the soybean global market.   Low-Speed Automated Shuttles: State of the Practice Final Report The U.S. Department of Transportation Volpe Center has released a report that defines design and service characteristics of low-speed automated shuttles. It also identifies the deployers, their motivations, and their partners; and provides information on demonstrations and deployments, both international and domestic. This report also explores...   Child Restraint System Data Collection in NHTSA’s Crash Investigation Programs The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a report that describes the evolution of data collection of child restraints systems (CRS) in NHTSA’s primary crash investigation programs since 1975. NHTSA consults regularly with other stakeholders – law enforcement, child safety advocates, the medical community,...   FHWA R&T Now - September/October 2018 The U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released the latest issue of its Research and Technology (R&T) Now news update. Each issue reports on research, technology, and development activities taking place within the U.S. Department of Transportation. This edition features information about: Sensor system research An...   Safety Evaluation of Protected Left-Turn Phasing and Leading Pedestrian Intervals on Pedestrian Safety The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has released a report that evaluates the safety effects of two countermeasures for vehicle—pedestrian crashes: protected/permissive left-turn phasing and leading pedestrian intervals. The objective of this report is to develop statistically rigorous crash modification factors for these countermeasures.   Back To Top   Study on Motorcycle Safety in Negotiation with Horizontal Curves in Florida and Development of Crash Modification Factors The Florida Department of Transportation has released a report that investigates the factors contributing to motorcycle crash risk on horizontal curves. This report seeks to identify effective countermeasures to improve motorcycle safety. Motorcycle crashes are overrepresented on horizontal curves, especially along rural two-lane roads.   Evaluation of Non-Destructive Density Determination for QA/QC Acceptance Testing The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has released a report that determines the potential of low- to non-nuclear devices with little to no radioactive footprint. This report seeks to replace the nuclear density gauge (NDG) and roadway coring for asphalt and soils quality assurance operations in Louisiana. Using nuclear...   Back To Top   Understanding Roadway Safety in American Indian Reservations: Perceptions and Management of Risk by Community, Tribal Governments, and Other Safety Leaders The Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota has released a report that addresses the unusually high rates of roadway fatalities and injuries among American Indians. The goal of this report is to interpret the sources of risk and options to improve roadway safety in American Indian reservations.   Evaluating Safety and Economic Impacts of Texas Travel Information Centers The Center for Transportation Research at the University of Texas at Austin has released a report that develops a systematic approach to identify and quantify the impacts of Texas travel information centers (TICs) on highway safety. This report seeks to compare the safety impact of TICs and non-staffed safety rest areas, analyze the economic...   A Planning Tool for Active Traffic Management Combining Microsimulation and Dynamic Traffic Assignment The Center for Transportation Research at the University of Texas at Austin has released a report that evaluates the effectiveness of active traffic management (ATM) strategies for freeway corridors. ATM strategies rely on real-time traffic observations to regulate the flow of traffic, and are considered a tool for congestion mitigation.   Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement Design and Construction Review The Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute at North Dakota State University has released a proposal that discusses a study that was conducted to develop optimized concrete mixtures for jointed plain concrete (JPC) pavements. The goal of this report is to construct and evaluate appropriate JPC test sections to resolve any performance issues in ...   Back To Top   China Green Freight Assessment: Enabling a Cleaner and More Efficient Freight System in China The International Council on Clean Transportation has released a report that evaluates the road freight system in China. This report seeks to highlight technologies and strategies that make freight cleaner and more efficient by providing insights on truck characteristics, technology, and operations of freight in China.   Modernizing Vehicle Regulations for Electrification The International Council on Clean Transportation has released a report that summarizes existing regulatory practices. It also develops design principles to enable a transition to zero-emission vehicles over the 2030–2050 timeframe. This report focuses on the markets of China, Europe, and the United States, which represent 90% of the world’s...   The Impact of Alliances in Container Shipping The International Transport Forum has released a report that assesses the impact of global alliances in container shipping. This report identifies how alliances work, how they affect maritime transportation systems and stakeholders, and how they are currently regulated.   Policy Directions for Establishing a Metropolitan Transport Authority for Korea’s Capital Region The International Transport Forum has released a report that examines successful Metropolitan Transport Authorities (MTAs) that were established for large urban regions across Europe. The purpose of this report is to support the Korean government in plans for the creation of an MTA for Korea’s capital region, Sudogwon. It focuses on the initial...   Back To Top	Remember you can update your interests at any time to help us deliver only the most relevant information to you each week. Update my interests Email Us Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Aviation Highway Marine Transportation Motor Carriers Pedestrians and Bicyclists Pipelines Public Transportation Rail
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