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Airports employ varying types and levels of law enforcement models to protect airport passengers, employees, and property. TRB is hosting a webinar on Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM Eastern that will describe the types of law enforcement models used in the United States. Presenters will discuss the characteristics, operations, organizational structure, and costs of different law e...

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Historically, certain individuals and communities, including those from minority, low-income, and limited English proficiency populations, have not benefited equitably from transportation investments and programs. Understanding the impacts of transportation investments on these individuals and communities and taking steps to address inequities are critical functions of transportation agencies....

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All transportation researchers and students were welcomed to a TRB webinar on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. The webinar provided users of TRB's Research in Progress (RiP) Database with the latest information about RiP's search and data entry interfaces and the recording is available .  The RiP Database is a leading tool for transportation profess...

Thousands of Native American women and girls disappear or are killed each year. These women and girls vanish from tribal lands, rural communities, and cities with no official accounting. TRB conducted a webinar on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern exploring the unique mobility patterns of Native Americans as they travel from rural tribal territories to urban centers...

Thousands of Native American women and girls disappear or are killed each year. These women and girls vanish from tribal lands, rural communities, and cities with no official accounting. TRB will conduct a webinar on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern that will explore the unique mobility patterns of Native Americans as they travel from rural tribal territories to urban c...

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If you’re an aviation professional, you are probably aware of the complexities of airport fueling facilities now that the industry has been altered by the advent of more fuel-efficient aircraft. TRB hosted a webinar on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET that outlined the business aspects of an airport-operated fueling facility. Presenters described inventory management, fu...

Transportation attorneys were invited to a webinar on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This webinar provided an overview of legal issues associated with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Assignment Program for federal transportation programs. Currently, six state departments of transportation (DOTs) participate in the NEPA Assignment Program, which allows the state...

TRB conducted a webinar on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET that discussed interstate certification challenges within the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. The interstate certification component of the DBE program has often caused confusion. This webinar focused on the details of the DOT’s interstate rule in order to ena...

TRB conducted a webinar on Thursday, April 11, 2019, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET that provided an overview of recent cases and transportation-related policy issues about section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NPHA). Presenters discussed how these cases and policy considerations influence the section 106 process for transportation projects. They will discussed programmatic develop...

TRB conducted a webinar on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM that discussed how to adhere to Presidential Executive Order 13807, which focuses on expediting infrastructure projects by suggesting that National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) decisions should be made in two years. Furthermore, this order suggests that all federal decisions should be coordinated in a way that permi...

TRB conducted a webinar on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET that features a research from the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Legal Research Digest 30 : Contract Risk Management for Airport Agreements and Legal Research Digest 31 : Preemption of Worker Retention and Labor Peace Agreements at Airports. This webinar identified primary risks associated with common co...

TRB conducted  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 Duties. The March 2018 ACRP Insight event brou...

TRB conducted a webinar on Monday, November 5, 2018, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET that features research from the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP)’s Legal Research Digest 32 : Evolving Law on Airport Implications by Unmanned Aerial Systems and ACRP Project 03-42 Topic A : Managing Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the Vicinity of Airports. Airports are using unmanned aerial systems (UAS), a...

TRB conducted a webinar on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET that provides an update of case law as it relates to environmental review of transportation projects. The webinar focused on recent case law in the areas of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act, and environmental justice. These cases provide lessons fo...

TRB conducted a webinar on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET that featured research from the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP)’s Legal Research Digest 50 : Public Transit Emergency Preparedness Against Ebola and Other Infectious Diseases: Legal Issues. This webinar examined legal issues that transit agencies may face when an infectious disease epidemic arises. Prese...

TRB conducted a webinar on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET that examines ways to navigate through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, such as moving projects through the NEPA process in an expedited timeframe; whether a project may end up in a lawsuit; and whether a NEPA document will hold up in court.  This webinar discussed the commonalities among...

TRB conducted a webinar on August 10, 2017, from 2:00PM to 3:30PM ET that features research from the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP)’s Legal Research Digest 16 : Procurement of Airport Development and Planning Contracts, and Research Report 172 : Guidebook for Considering Life-Cycle Costs in Airport Asset Procurement.  This webinar took a closer look at procurement processes, ...

TRB conducted a webinar on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, from 2:00PM to 3:30PM ET that features research conducted by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) on the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). NextGen refers to federal programs that are designed to modernize the National Airspace System (NAS). ACRP’s NextGen initiative aims to inform airport operators about some of...

TRB conducted a webinar on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM ET that featured research from the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)’s Legal Research Digest 69 : A Look at the Legal Environment for Driverless Vehicles. This webinar explored legal policy issues that may be associated with driverless vehicles. Presenters provided an introduction to the legal qualificat...

TRB conducted a webinar on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, from 2:00PM to 3:30PM ET that features research conducted by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) on security screenings at airports. Both criminal laws and security requirements affect airport operations. Those administering these regulations can include airport staff, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), law enfo...

TRB conducted a webinar on Thursday, July 14, 2016 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM ET that featured research from National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 799 : Management Guide to Intellectual Property for State Departments of Transportation. This webinar focused on the basics of intellectual property (IP) and the value of intellectual property management (IPM) for state transportati...

TRB conducted a webinar on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, from 2:00-3:30PM ET that features research conducted by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) which provides an overview of two Legal Research Digests prepared for the airport industry. This webinar was geared toward regulatory officials, policy makers, and attorneys in the field who would like information about sovereign immunity an...

TRB recorded a series of videos in March 2016 that explain how to develop a plan to improve the public's access to the results of federally-funded scientific research as a result of the Obama administration's Openness and Transparency initiatives. This initiative, from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, applies to all government agencies with more than $100M a year in rese...

TRB conducted a webinar on Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 2:00PM to 3:30PM ET that discussed the process involved in setting and meeting the new ozone standard. There was an opportunity for state Department of Transportation employees to ask about the new National Ambient Air Quality Standards. This webinar was organized by the TRB Standing Committee on Transportation and Air Quality. Partici...

TRB Special Report 319: Between Public and Private Mobility: Examining the Rise of Technology-Enabled Transportation Services analyzes how innovative transportation services, including ridesharing, carsharing, bikesharing, and microtransit, are changing mobility for millions of travelers. Such services could reduce congestion and emissions from surface transportation if regulated wisely to enc...

TRB conducted a webinar on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm ET that featured research conducted by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP). This research provided an overview of two Legal Research Digests prepared for the airport industry. This webinar was geared toward regulatory officials, policy makers, and attorneys in the field who would like information about g...

TRB recorded presentations in May 2015 that provide an overview of legislation encouraging Green Infrastructure (GI) in the transportation sector, potential legislation mandating such efforts, similar regulatory efforts, and other GI programs and incentives. Speakers also focus on successful efforts to incorporate GI into planning efforts and into existing projects. The U.S. Environmental Prote...

TRB conducted a webinar on March 5, 2015, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm ET that featured research conducted by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) on the effects of regulatory compliance costs on small airports and the implementation of Through-the Fence (TTF) operations (outside entities gaining access to the airport’s airside infrastructure). Webinar presenters discussed best practices ...

TRB conducted a webinar on September 10, 2014, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm ET that provided an understanding of airport environmental sustainability practices, the impacts they may have on day-to-day operations and maintenance, and how to drive performance improvements through contract language. TRB Webinar: Evaluating and Improving Airport Environmental Sustainability Practices from The National Aca...

TRB conducted a webinar on July 17, 2014, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm ET that covered the legal aspects of airport procurement, with a focus on "Buy America" and other purchasing laws and regulations. This webinar provided 1.5 Continuing Education Units for Accredited Airport Executives. Click here to view the recorded webinar . Webinar Presenters Robert Alfert, Jr, P.A., Broad and Cassel Roy Block, ...

TRB conducted a webinar on March 12, 2014, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm ET that presented information included in a report on the “ Potential Use of Social Media in the NEPA Process .” The report identifies how social media might be used to both foster interactive dialogue and reach stakeholders who might not otherwise participate in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. Contact R...

TRB conducted a webinar on September 12, 2013 that featured research conducted by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) on safety management systems, safety risk management, and wildlife management issues at airports. View the recorded webinar .  This webinar will highlight findings from the following ACRP reports that address these issues: Dave Bannard, Foley and Lardner LLP, ...

As part of the SHRP2 Tuesdays Webinar Series, TRB conducted a webinar on July 9, 2013 from 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. ET that explored how streamlining the coordination of public agency and railroad procedures may avoid delays, find solutions to conflict, and improve outcomes for both parties. View the webinar recording . The presence of a highway across or alongside a railroad creates significant ch...

TRB conducted a webinar on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, from 12:00 PM ET to 1:30 PM ET that featured research conducted by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) on approaches to airport privatization, airport ownership and governance, and state-specific airport legislation to help airports operate in an efficient, competitive, and financially viable way. View the recorded webinar ....

TRB conducted a webinar on October 11, 2012, from 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. ET that explored how new highway legislation, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), impacts transportation within the tribal lands of Native Americans. The webinar has been recorded and is available on our website . During this webinar, practitioners of federal Indian transportation law will discuss major ch...

On August 31, 2011, TRB, in partnership with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, conducted a web seminar or “webinar”  on a project developed by TRB's second Strategic Highway Program (SHRP 2) that explored the report, Strategies for Improving the Project Agreement Process between Highwa...

On Monday, April 19, 2010, TRB conducted a web briefing or "webinar" that explored practical tips for using the Transportation Research Information Services (TRIS), Research in Progress (RiP), and Research Needs Statements (RNS) databases. For more details,  view a summary of this webinar. Watch a recording of the webinar. You will need  Windows Media Player 9 or higher to v...

On June 8, 2009, TRB conducted a web-seminar or “webinar” that explored the use of public–private partnerships to finance highway infrastructure projects. For more details,  view a summary of this webinar.  A recording of this session is not available.

On May 19, 2009, TRB conducted a web-seminar or “webinar” that explored the prospect of increased government involvement in the airline industry, given high energy costs and an industry-wide financial crisis. For more details,  view a summary of this webinar. Email Reggie Gillum at  RGillum@nas.edu to receive a link to the recording of this session. There is no fee for employees ...

View and listen to selected presentations given at the 88th Annual Meeting in Washington, DC on January 11-15, 2009, as part of the TRB’s Conference Recording series.  The TRB Conference Recording series is designed to bring information presented at TRB conferences and meetings to those who were not able to attend. To request an archived recording, email Reggie Gillum . There is no fee for...

View and listen to selected presentations given at the TRB 87th Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. , on January 13-17, 2008 , as part of the TRB’s Conference Recording series. The TRB Conference Recording series is designed to bring information presented at TRB conferences and meetings to those who were not able to attend.   To request an archived recording, email Reggie Gillum ...

View and listen to selected presentations given at the 86th Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., on January 21-25, 2007, as part of the TRB’s Conference Recording series. The TRB Conference Recording series is designed to bring information presented at TRB conferences and meetings to those who were not able to attend.   To request an archived recording, email Reggie Gillum . There is no fe...

View and listen to selected presentations given at the TRB 2006 Annual Meeting Summary of Major Issues in Albany , NY , on March 15, 2006 prepared by the New York State Department of Transportation , as part of the TRB’s Conference Recording series. The TRB Conference Recording series is designed to bring information presented at TRB conferences and meetings to those who were not able to atten...

View and listen to selected presentations given at the 85th Annual Meeting in Washington , D.C. , on January 22-26, 2006 , as part of the TRB’s Conference Recording series. The TRB Conference Recording series is designed to bring information presented at TRB conferences and meetings to those who were not able to attend.   To request an archived recording, email Reggie Gillum . There is no...

2005 Joint Summer Conference : Conference Recording   View and listen to selected presentations given at the Joint Summer Conference in Boston , MA , on July 10-12, 2005 , as part of the TRB’s Conference Recording series. The TRB Conference Recording series is designed to bring information presented at TRB conferences and meetings to those who were not able to attend.   To request an...