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TRB Weekly
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TRB Weekly covers the latest in transportation research.
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Check out the new members and chairs of TRB's standing technical committees! These TRB volunteers propose research ideas, share research findings, sponsor webinars and Annual Meeting sessions, and lead discussions on critical issues. Stay updated on committee activities and opportunities to engage by signing up to be a friend on MyTRB.org.
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“Snapshots” of practice like the one above about Complete Streets are developed with a focus on current and emerging topics in transportation planning. The purpose of the planning snapshots is to create resources that are easily accessible and relevant to both practitioners and decision-makers. This week, TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program released several publications that will be valuable to state departments of transportation and other transportation agencies:
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| August Spotlight: Summer Travel |
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Whether planning a late-summer vacation or already sending the kids back to school, it's always a good time to remind others about the dangers of distracted driving. BTSCRP Research Report 1: Using Electronic Devices While Driving: Legislation and Enforcement Implications, released in 2021 by TRB's Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program, offers a concise, adaptable template for states to regulate wireless communication by drivers, particularly focusing on reducing distracted driving. It defines key terms like “wireless communication device” and “stand-alone electronic device,” establishes clear prohibitions on handheld use while driving, and outlines specific exceptions such as emergency use and hands-free operation. The model emphasizes enforceability and public safety while providing flexibility for states to tailor the language to their legal systems. This framework supports consistent, effective distracted driving laws across jurisdictions to protect all road users.
Also take a look at the new National Academies Press Recreational Travel Collection.
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August 21 - Learn about opportunities, benefits, and barriers for the use of highway and rail rights of way for electrical transmission as discussed during the National Academies Reinventing the Right-of-Way proceedings
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August 25 – TRB Webinar: Aviation Supply Chain Problems and Industry Response
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September 5 – TRB Webinar: Data-Driven Strategies for Efficient Pavement Systems
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Are you looking for authoritative, specific information on legal and regulatory issues unique to airports? The Legal Research Program within TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program focuses on issues relevant to the airport industry. Submit your problem statements by August 25 and it may be selected for research.
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Celebrate TCRP Day on October 1 by spreading the word about TCRP! Host a brown bag lunch with your colleagues, hang a poster in your breakroom, post on social media, arrange a field trip, or just let someone know how TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program is publishing research you can put to work!
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