TRB has released a prepublication version of Critical Issues in Transportation 2018. In this report, which is updated periodically by the TRB Executive Committee, a series of challenging questions are posed to explore issues and opportunities that may arise 10 to 20 years into the future. These questions, 63 in all, have been organized into 12 topic areas and provide a way to frame future areas...

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program has released a request for proposals to develop barrier design for use in separating vulnerable users from motor vehicle travel lanes. Proposals are due January 10, 2019.

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has released a request for proposals to develop a practitioner-ready resource for transportation agencies on how to select and apply accessibility measures for different decision-making contexts. Proposals are due January 3, 2019.

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 Members and friends of committees. Express interes...

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 commemorate the Centennial Anniversary include a website, brochu...

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. Pedersen and Mr. Greenbaum will set the stage for fruit...

TRB's second annual Careers in Motion Networking Fair takes place on January 13, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, during the 2019 TRB Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The event provides an opportunity for prospective employers from a wide range of sectors and modes to meet with transportation professionals interested in working for their organizatio...

Register and make hotel reservations today for the TRB 98th Annual Meeting, January 13-17, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Early Bird Registration rates end November 30, 2018. 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. Full Registration also includes full access to: *A...

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has released a request for proposals to develop a resource of innovative approaches, beyond the use of noise barriers, to avoid and minimize highway traffic noise and address complaints. Proposals are due December 20, 2018.

TRB will conduct a webinar on Monday, November 12, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET and Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET that will help both new and returning Annual Meeting attendees get the most out of their meeting experience. The webinar will review issues related to planning for the meeting, including hotel reservations, airline reservations, and other basics; help at...