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TRB Weekly
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TRB Weekly covers the latest in transportation research.
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When the Artemis II astronauts splashed down, an enormous team was behind the successful mission. Jason Endsley, a 2020 ACRP University Design Competition winner, was at sea on the recovery vessel as lead instrumentation engineer. Read more about this self-described "space nerd" and his journey from graduate student to NASA!
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From cargo to security, marine transportation is in need of research to steer us in the right direction. Nominate an expert by July 3 in any of the following specialties to serve in the national interest on TRB's Marine Board.
- Shipbuilding / naval architecture
- Navigation infrastructure and technology
- Military sealift
- Port and terminal operation
- Ship operations and pilotage
- Salvage operation and marine firefighting
- Maritime security
- Maritime resilience
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- The 2026 Roy W. Crum Distinguished Transportation Research Achievement Award recognizes outstanding achievement in the performance of transportation-related research. The recipient should be an individual who has distinguished themselves through significant advances in transportation resulting from their personal body of research over the course of their career. Nominate a distinguished candidate today!
- Start preparing your paper for submission to the TRB Annual Meeting. New this year, paper length is measured by page count (maximum 20 pages), rather than word count. Review the instructions for authors to ensure your paper meets all requirements!
- Gain exposure to a large and engaged audience as a a TRB AM Patron! With thousands transportation sector professionals and enthusiasts in one place, it is where you want to be! Secure your package today.
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Have you considered colorings to enhance the visibility of locations, station stops, or travel lanes reserved for public transit? TCRP Synthesis 188: Red-Tinted Bus Lane Experience from TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program documents their impacts, operational challenges, and other information valuable to agencies interested in implementing them.
Organizational challenges, disconnected research outcomes, and workforce constraints can prevent research findings from having the maximum impact. NCHRP Research Report 1179: Overcoming Barriers to Implementing Research Outcomes from TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program provides a toolkit of strategies.
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Assessing Radiation Exposure, Health Outcomes, and Mitigation Strategies for Flight Crewmembers from the National Academies reports that radiation exposure in aviation warrants attention as an occupational hazard. Estimated annual occupational doses for flight crew generally fall well below recommended limits; however, exposures over a career and cumulative dose received warrant monitoring and tracking. Recommendations include implementing structured radiation safety programs, developing a centralized dose-tracking system for flight crew, improving communication and considerations for pregnant workers, strengthening radiation dose estimation models, and supporting long-term research infrastructure.
Register to hear from the committee members at an online briefing on June 29.
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June 17 - Join a webinar with the members of the authoring committee of the National Academies Managing Highway Stormwater Quality: Driving Progress report.
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June 18 - Join a committee meeting of the National Academies Overall Aircraft Cabin Air Quality study. Representatives from flight crew unions will speak with the committee on the impact of smoke or fume events on passenger aircraft cabins. Public comments may also be submitted in writing during the session.
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June 25 - TRB Webinar: Experiences in the Use of Mini and Modular Roundabouts by Highway Agencies
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June 30 – TRB Webinar: Are You Using Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPMs) Effectively?
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The Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) undertakes applied research focusing on the needs of transit operating agencies. You can influence improvements in the transit industry by sharing a problem statement for future research. Submit your research idea by June 22.
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Nominate yourself or others with directly relevant expertise to serve on one of 40 TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program project oversight panels by June 30. The FY2027 projects will focus on safety, infrastructure, planning and policy, operations, workforce, project delivery, and more!
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Find a summary of all the changes to the TRB Annual Meeting paper submission requirements.
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