Congratulations New Committee Leadership!

Welcome new members and chairs of TRB's more than 175 standing technical committees! If you are a Friend of a standing technical committee, check out the new members and chairs on MyTRB.org. These TRB volunteers propose research ideas, share research findings, sponsor special events, and lead discussions on critical issues. Each committee has a required turnover of one-third of its members every 3 years, and members may not continue for more than three 3-year terms.

Safety and Design from the Curb to the Interchange for All Users

Program details are now available for International Conference on Access Management to create safer, smarter, more efficient, more equitable, more resilient, and more sustainable connections. Register for the conference and join keynote speaker Monica Tibbits-Nutt, Secretary and CEO of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and then take part in discussions on transportation and commercial real estate, Vision Zero, human factors, regional needs, and more.

Job Openings at TRB

• Senior Program Assistant. This position performs routine and complex clerical and administrative tasks including word processing, copying, faxing, filing, answering and screening calls and emails, writing and editing correspondence, and compiling and coordinating mailings. the role also creates, maintains, and updates records, databases, and files, and more.
• Program Officer. This position plays a crucial role in the execution and management of projects primarily within TRB's National Cooperation Highway Research Program. The role will collaborate closely with NCHRP Senior Program Officers to contribute to the successful execution of projects. 
• Editor. This position reads and evaluates articles and other materials and documents to determine the extent of editorial problems and shortcomings with the major focus of the work being the editing of TR News magazine articles for an audience of transportation professionals and stakeholders.

There are many other job opportunities at the National Academies.

New Research Could Improve Air Traffic Management

How do airports manage the hustle and bustle of multiple flights departing? How can the flight delays experienced during boarding or before take-off be reduced? An article in TRB's Transportation Research Record journal outlines a new way to schedule airplane departures at airports. It considers unexpected delays caused by airplane maneuvers and potential air traffic problems. The model successfully plans departures to avoid these issues without impacting runway efficiency. This could lead to smoother airport operations and better air traffic management. The Indian Institute of Science also details the research.