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| 2022 TRB Annual Meeting: Anne Strauss-Wieder Awarded the Thomas B. Deen Distinguished Lectureship |
 | Ms. Anne Strauss-Wieder, Director, Freight Planning, North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA), is the 2022 recipient of the Thomas B. Deen Distinguished Lectureship. Ms. Strauss-Wieder is recognized for her contributions to the transportation community in freight mobility, resilience and business continuity, and freight as a good... |
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| 2022 TRB Annual Meeting: Submit Your Associated Groups' Function Space Requests Now |
 | TRB is taking requests from non-profit organizations and government agencies that would like function space to hold meetings in conjunction with TRBs 101st Annual Meeting, which takes place January 9-13, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Qualifying organizations wishing to hold meetings or food-and-beverage events at the Marriott Marquis or the Walter ... |
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| Need Help with the Annual Meeting Paper Review Process? |
 | If you have questions or need procedural instructions while trying to carry out your role in facilitating this year's Annual Meeting paper review process, please visit these resource pages: Committee Guides and Reviewer Guides. If you have additional questions that are not answered on those pages, please consult with a fellow committee member or... |
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| Nominate NCHRP Panel Members by October 1 |
 | National Cooperative Highway Program (NCHRP) is seeking panel nominations for four new NCHRP projects by October 1. Please nominate yourself or other candidates to serve on the expert panels that oversee the technical content of these studies online through MyTRB. The nomination of historically underrepresented groups, including women, young... |
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| TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program University Design Competition Submissions Open |
| University students are invited to propose design solutions through TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) 2021-2022 University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs by May 13, 2022. Individuals or teams of students working with a faculty advisor must contact airport operators and industry experts for advice and an assessment... |
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| TRB Represented on Upcoming "Future of Infrastructure" Webinar |
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| TRB Webinar: Fixing the Bump at the End of the Bridge |
| Bridge approaches are generally constructed with concrete slabs connecting the bridge deck to the road, which can create a bump for drivers traversing it. TRB will host a webinar on Monday, August 30, 2021 from 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern that will address solving the bump at the end of the bridge. Presenters will discuss several solutions for... |
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| TRB Webinar: LED Roadway Lighting's Effect on Driver Sleep Health and Alertness |
| Light emitting diode (LED) technology has revolutionized the lighting industry. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern that will present the results of research that studied the link between LED roadway lighting and the health of drivers sleep and alertness. Presenters will address the possibility of... |
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| TRB Webinar: Improving Bus Stops through Transit Agency Relationships |
| For many bus riders in the United States, the journey to access and the wait at the bus stop are experiences that may inhibit their ability or desire to take the bus. TRB is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, September 21, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM Eastern that will highlight bus stop and pedestrian infrastructure improvement programs by transit agencies... |
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| Conference on Transformative Times in Transportation Security |
 | Convened by Transportation Research Board, the Conference on Transformative Times in Transportation Security will be held November 2-4 in Washington, D.C. The safe and secure movement of people and cargo is essential to our economy and societal resiliency. The conference program will focus on surface transportation modes and the necessary... |
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| 12th International Conference on Concrete Pavements* |
| The International Society for Concrete Pavements has rescheduled the 12th International Conference on Concrete Pavements to September 27-October 1, 2021 online. TRB is pleased to cosponsor this event. This conference will focus on new technologies related to the design, construction, and rehabilitation of various types of concrete pavements.... |
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| Night and Weekend Movement of Oversize/Overweight Loads |
 | Permitted movements of oversize and overweight (OS/OW) loads traditionally occur during the daytime on weekdays to allow for adequate staffing support and safety-focused practices. Due to increases in traffic congestion, safety concerns over fleet mixes, and other factors, many states began allowing or requesting those movements to occur during... |
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| Cracking resistance of asphalt mixes |
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| Sustainable pavement preservation |
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| Infiltration stormwater control measures |
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| Stormwater control practices |
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| Curb management in a multimodal transportation system |
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| Effectiveness of lightweight noise barriers |
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| Resilient asphalt pavements |
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| Last-mile options for school bus services |
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| Decarbonizing transportation |
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| Current policies around electric trucks |
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| Effect of automated vehicles on fuel economy |
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