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TRB Weekly
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TRB Weekly covers the latest in transportation research.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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June 18 – TRB Webinar: Legal Insights for Micromobility Integration
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Ricky 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.
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