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TRB Annual Meeting

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TRB’s committees play a critical role in developing the Annual Meeting program. With the new restructuring of the committees, this will not change, and it is why we are moving quickly to implement the new structure. The paper submission process will open on July 1 and close, as always, on August 1. A new website details more about the new structure and, most importantly at this time, the site allows you to express your interest in joining one of the new committees. Don't delay because the deadline to do so is Friday, June 27. Also, at the site, you can sign up to become a friend of committees.


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The 2025 Roy W. Crum Distinguished Service Award acknowledges outstanding achievement in the performance and production of fundamental or developmental transportation-related research. It is also a lifetime achievement award, and the recipient will be someone who has distinguished themselves through advances in transportation because of their personal portfolio of research over the course of their career. Nominate a distinguished candidate today!


Just a reminder to begin the visa application process now if you'll be entering the United States to attend the TRB Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. on January 11 - 15, 2026. The process can take time and requirements may have changed.

News to Know

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Share your Cooperative Research Program project or professional expertise by proposing a TRB Webinar. Ideas submitted by July 1 will be considered for scheduling.

New TRB Publication

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Erosion and sediment control (ESC) practices are used to prevent soil loss and reduce sediment-laden stormwater runoff from transportation infrastructure. They could be either temporary or permanent and could be used in construction, maintenance, and operations practices.

NCHRP Synthesis 643: Use of Sustainable Materials for Erosion and Sediment Control Practices, from TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program, was released this week and documents current use of plastics in ESC practices across state departments of transportation as well as state DOTs’ policies and plans to reduce or eliminate the use of plastics for ESC practices.

June Spotlight: Rural Transportation

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Rural regions across the U.S. are advancing mobility through collaborative, resourceful, and data-driven approaches. NCHRP Research Report 1059: Access to Jobs, Economic Opportunities, and Education in Rural Areas, published in 2023 by TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program, features several case studies highlighting promising initiatives, including:

  • Idaho established two state-supported coordination bodies to pool resources and support small jurisdictions with planning, training, and technical assistance.
  • Iowa developed a statewide transit plan using transit dependency data and stakeholder input to identify underserved areas, allowing for more targeted service expansion.
  • Maine leveraged funding sources and close coordination among multiple providers to meet healthcare and social service needs in low-income, aging populations.

TRB and the Academies' Connecting Rural Communities Collection explores ways that transportation networks can most effectively and efficiently connect those in smaller communities to economic opportunities, health care, education, and other essential services.

Events

June 18 – TRB Webinar: Legal Insights for Micromobility Integration

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June 18 - Join The Air Traffic Controller Workforce Imperative report release webinar.

NMDOT cabsec ricky serna-3.jpgRicky Serna (pictured), New Mexico Secretary of Transportation will lead a conversation with divisions of his state DOT exploring grid modernization, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Target Zero, innovative construction tools, and workforce development. Register to join Jerry Valdez, Amy Whitfield, Tisha Clark, and Charles Remkes for a panel discussion to kick off TRB's National Conference on Tools of the Trade starting next week.

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June 23 - 26 - Register to join TRB's Conference on Innovative Science and Technology to Improve Security and Safety in the Marine Transportation System.

June 24 - 25 - Register to join TRB's Impacts on Shipping and Commercial, Tribal, and Recreational Fisheries from Development of Renewable Energy on the West Coast meeting held online.

Research Roundup

University of South Carolina, Columbia – Development of Transportation Air Quality Planning Tool for Transportation Agencies

Texas A&M University – Improving and Communicating Speed Management Practices: Workshop Development

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta – Enhancing Extreme Weather Resilience for Rail Systems: Multi-Capability Performance Monitoring Approach & Sustainability Integration

Texas A&M University – Synthesis of Practices to Deter Pedestrians from Crossing Freeways

Brookings Institution – Navigating the Future: Creating a Compensation Framework for Autonomous Vehicle Incidents

National Asphalt Pavement Association – Asphalt Pavement Industry Survey on Recycled Materials and Warm-Mix Asphalt Usage: 2023

Minnesota Department of Transportation – 2025 Report on the Highways for Habitat Program

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development – Improving Maintenance of Open-Graded Friction Course in Louisiana 

U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – Traffic Safety Facts 2023 Data: Occupant Protection in Passenger Vehicles

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