What's New in Vehicles and Equipment

Vehicle emissions in Paris are measured in Remote Sensing of Motor Vehicle Emissions in Paris , a report from the International Council on Clean Transportation. This report uses remote-sensing technology to measure emissions from more than 180,000 in-use vehicles at three locations in Paris.

Safety of advanced headlight systems is evaluated in Analysis of the Field Effectiveness of General Motors Production Active Safety and Advanced Headlighting Systems , a report from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute. This report specifically evaluated General Motors vehicles from model years 2013-2017 .

The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has released the latest issue of its bi-monthly Innovator newsletter , which is designed to help advance widespread implementation of innovations and technologies in the highway community and help chronicle a nationwide movement to improve the way highways are built. Articles in this issue feature: Reducing rural roadway departures Enhancing pedestrian sa...

Vehicle connectivity is analyzed in Non-Linear Spacing Policy and Network Analysis for Shared-Road Platooning , a report from the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota. This report identifies problems in traffic flows, determines cyber-attack vulnerabilities, and discusses spacing policies for cooperative adaptive cruise control.

Global business and tourism depend heavily on the efficient operation of airports and movement of passengers, baggage, and cargo across many areas. With increasing demand and connectivity requirements for airports comes the need for more sophisticated simulation and modeling tools to validate design assumptions. Furthermore, airport design and planning decisions have significant impacts on poli...

The licensing point system (LPS) is reviewed in Human Factor Considerations for a Licensing Point System , a report from the New Zealand Transport Agency. LPS is used in tandem with fines when motorists are convicted of specific traffic offenses. This report specifically identifies how different population groups respond to an LPS.

Pricing signals for ridehailing services are examined in Full Potential of Future Robotaxis Achievable with Trip-Based Subsidies and Fees Applied to the For-Hire Vehicles of Toda y, a report from the Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University. This report describes the differences between privately owned vehicles and those used for ridehailing services, and explains how these ...

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has announced new tasks that focus on connected and automated vehicles (AV/CV). The objectives of these tasks, Project 20-102 , are to identify critical issues associated with CV/AVs that transportation agencies may face and conduct research to address those issues. This project also seeks to employ related technology transfer and info...

The Sharon D. Banks Award is a biennial award established in the memory of Sharon Banks, who chaired the TRB Executive Committee in 1998. She passed away in 1999. The award recognizes innovative and successful leadership in people-oriented initiatives in transportation, sustained over an extended period of time, that exemplify Banks’ ideals of humanity and service. The Award will be presented d...

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: Separated bike lanes Ultra-high performance concrete Certifications for bridge contractors ...

Individuals or organizations wishing to be recognized as a Century Club or Century Patron contributor in the TRB history book, Transportation Research Board 1920–2020: Everyone Interested Is Invited must make their contributions by September 30, 2019. TRB’s history book will be made available to all full registrant attendees and your contribution recognition will be a lasting testimonial to you...

Emissions of new passenger and light commercial vehicles sold in Australia last year are detailed in Carbon Dioxide Emissions Intensity for New Australian Light Vehicles 2018 , a report from the National Transport Commission in Australia. This report measure vehicle intensity, rather than actual vehicle emissions, which depends on many factors such as distance travelled, the nature of the drivi...

TRB officially turns 100 on November 11, 2020. To help celebrate, TRB is asking you to “Tell Us ‘Our’ Story.” The TRB “Tell Us ‘Our’ Story centennial activity is designed to allow as many of you (TRB’s volunteers and friends) as possible to participate in the TRB Centennial Celebration through the submission of your stories. The “Tell Us ‘Our” Story” Centennial activity consists of a series of ...

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) ship stability regulations governing the  ability of a vessel to return to an upright position after being disturbed is the focus of a  new TRB publication,  Review and Update of U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Stability Regulations and Guidance.  The authors advise the  USCG  on how it can make its stability regulations more usable and complete in ...

The TRB “Tell Us ‘Our’ Story centennial activity is designed to allow as many of you (TRB’s volunteers and friends) as possible to participate in the TRB Centennial Celebration through the submission of your stories. The “Tell Us ‘Our” Story” Centennial activity consists of a series of monthly questions that will help capture your stories. Here are some of the responses from our question in Au...

Electric vehicle (EV) and EV supply equipment ordinances in the United States are outlined in Summary of Best Practices in Electric Vehicle Ordinances , a report from the Great Plains Institute. This report defines EV supply equipment in terms of permitted land use, make-ready standards, parking requirements, and signage.

Wood guardrail posts are inspected in Field Analysis of Wood Guardrail Post Decay , a report from the Washington State Department of Transportation. This report analyzes available data to determine factors that may lead to increased wood decay rates.

Questions about current emission standards are answered in Vehicle Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Standards: Frequently Asked Questions , a report from the U.S. Congressional Research Service. This report analyzes whether the new standards are technically and economically feasible, addresses the impact of the standards on energy conservation, and determines whether the standards adequately add...

The challenges of transitioning to a secure and sustainable low carbon vehicle fleet are investigated in Consumer Charging Trials Report: Mainstream Consumers' Attitudes and Behaviours Under Managed Charging Schemes for BEVs and PHEVs , a report from TRL. This report explores how integration of vehicles with the energy supply system can benefit vehicle users, vehicle manufacturers, and those in...

Ways to implement charging stations in New York City are detailed in Curb Enthusiasm: Report for On-Street Electric Vehicle Charging , a report from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. A critical barrier to the successful large-scale adoption of battery electric vehicles in metropolitan areas is the availability of public access charging infrastructure.

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. Contributions made before September 30, 2019, will be recognized in TRB's 100 ...

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 eligib...

Tips for safe use of transportation as children return to school is described in the latest issue of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Safety Compass newsletter . The purpose of the newsletter is to share news and information regarding the activities, policies, and programs of the NTSB.

Procedures for carbon dioxide certification in heavy duty vehicles are discussed in Comparison of Aerodynamic Drag Determination Procedures for HDV CO2 Certification , a report from the International Council on Clean Transportation. This report describes how aerodynamic drag is calculated, identifies opportunities for improvements, and provides recommendations for further carbon dioxide and fue...

The usage of electric vehicles (EVs) in fleets of transportation network companies (TNCs) is examined in Emissions Benefits of Electric Vehicles in Uber and Lyft Services , a report from the National Center for Sustainable Transportation at the University of California at Davis. This report seeks to quantify the emissions benefits of EV usage in TNC fleets, assess the capability of EVs to perfo...

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. So...

State transportation agencies will always fulfill a role in the emergency-management effort - for all incidents, from the routine traffic incident through major emergencies to catastrophic events. State agency plans and procedures are expected (indeed required if the agency seeks federal compensation) to be related to state and regional emergency structures and plans. This involves multi-agency...

TRB turns 100 on November 11, 2020. Your organization is invited to join the entities listed below that have contributed to the TRB Century Patron program 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. Contributions made before September 30, 2019, will be rec...

A national approach to personal injury insurance for automated vehicles is explored in Motor Accident Injury Insurance and Automated Vehicles , a report from the National Transport Commission of Australia. The approach requires existing motor accident injury insurance policies to provide cover for injuries and deaths caused by a vehicle controlled by an automated driving system.

Since 2009, when NCHRP's last Security 101 report was released, there have been significant advances in transportation security approaches, including new strategies, programs, and ways of doing business that have increased the security of transportation systems as well as ensured their resiliency. Hazards and threats to the system have also continued to evolve since 2009. While the inciden...