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TRB Weekly
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TRB Weekly covers the latest in transportation research.
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State departments of transportation are taking steps to make pedestrians safer. Infrastructure upgrades, crossing and monitoring technologies, public engagement, and speed management are all tools in their arsenal. Some are working on Safe System approaches as well as implementing policies, regulations, and legislation. Learn more about current actions in a new publication from TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program. NCHRP Synthesis 662: Pedestrian Safety Enhancements by State DOTs reviews literature, survey results, and examples from CA, GA, KS, MA, MN, and TN. In addition, it documents collaborations with partner agencies, methods used to evaluate safety outcomes, and challenges encountered in implementing pedestrian safety improvements.
Additionally, NCHRP Synthesis 661: Coordination of Highway Safety Improvement Program and Highway Safety Office Activities explores how states organize, manage, and align these program and offices. The report examines existing coordination of these functions through shared planning, data exchange, performance measures, and reporting processes. It also documents coordination practices related to funding, safety program implementation, public participation and engagement efforts, and the use of data tools and dashboards.
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Texas A&M Transportation Institute's Sushant Sharma covers a more unified approach to easing weight limits for commercial trucks during emergencies in TR News. NCHRP research advances special permitting and emergency management, particularly in the context of freight transportation and logistics.
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April 28 – TRB Webinar: Improving Perception of Customer Security and Deterring Transit Assaults
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April 30 - TRB Webinar: Legal Issues Relating to DOT’s Collection and Use of Data
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May 8 - TRB Webinar: Data Governance in State DOTs—Insights and Practitioner Perspectives
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Register to join the ACRP Insight Event: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Airport Industry in Washington, D.C. on May 19 - 20! Hear about regulatory concerns and compliance from Seth Cutter of ACI-NA (pictured left) and Marty Reynolds of A4A Cybersecurity (pictured right).
Formerly a representative of Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport to local, state, and federal policy makers, Cutter leads airport industry engagement through leadership committees and collaborates with federal regulatory and policy leaders on issues such as air cargo, fuel, and airport project financing.
Reynolds uses his expertise in cybersecurity and emerging technologies policy to develop policies and standards with Congress, federal regulators, national and international policy makers.
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Hear a keynote from Tara Cavalline (pictured left) of the University of North Carolina, Charlotte and Jack Christine (pictured right) of Charlotte-Douglas International Airport at the TRB Symposium on Aviation Innovation and Research in Dayton, OH on June 8 - 11 about partnership on aviation research, education and workforce development. UNC Charlotte students get real-world opportunities to research, innovate, and develop cutting edge infrastructure at one of the world’s busiest airports. Find more exciting sessions in the agenda and register to join!
Thank you to our event patrons.
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from left to right: Evan Mueller, Juin Park, Peyton Aversa, Neelesh Raj, and Jacob Reehorst
Winning teams of TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program latest University Design Competition presented their concepts at the recent Airport Planning, Design, and Construction Symposium. Students from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Vanderbilt University, and Pennsylvania State University presented at the industry conference in Indianapolis, IN.
Similarly, awardees of the TRB ACRP's Graduate Research Awards focus on graduate student research program is on applied research on airport and related aviation system issues to help the public sector continue to improve the quality, reliability, safety, and security of the U.S. civil aviation system well into the foreseeable future.
Submit your innovative concept for solving airport issues to be one of the next winners by May 1!
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"I decided to be an ACRP ambassador because I already hype up ACRP all the time. So many people still don't realize that ACRP offers high-quality, publicly accessible, FREE resources on many niche airport topics. I think ACRP products are especially valuable as education and training materials for general aviation staff, students, and new practitioners who may not have the funds for professional development or external consultants. ACRP is a resource library worth promoting!"
Amber McNair is a TRB volunteer and super fan! She serves as an Airport Cooperative Research Program ambassador, letting those involved in running airports know how to find and use these resources in their work. See how you can serve as an ambassador.
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Share Your Public Transit Passion
Become a TCRP Ambassador! Ambassadors are liaisons between TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program, the research community, and transportation professionals through industry events and visits to transportation providers. Volunteer by July 31 to take part in this peer-to-peer collaboration to make a difference by sharing knowledge and expanding your network.
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