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| Thank You for Making TRB's First Virtual Annual Meeting a Success |
 | The live sessions are over, but the conversation doesn't have to stop now! The beauty of a virtual meeting means that you can attend FAR more sessions than you could in person. Recordings from the workshops and sessions are available and the Exhibit Hall is still accessible for full registrants through February 16. |
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| Marcia McNutt TRB Annual Meeting Keynote Presentation Available |
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| TRB's 100th Annual Meeting in the news |
| The January 2021 TRB Annual Meeting is generating headlines from press and participants alike. From trade publications to universities sharing the work of their students, we've got the full picture. Catch up on your reading, watching, and listening! |
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| Fourth Episode of TRB's Transportation Explorers Podcast Features Carlos Braceras |
 | TRB is pleased to announce the fourth episode of our new podcast, Transportation Explorers. The series gives voice to the many volunteers of the Transportation Research Board and other leading transportation experts. The co-hosts explore the latest and most critical research and innovations in transportation. In this episode, Carlos Braceras,... |
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| Priorities in Future Research for Automated Vehicles and Shared Mobility |
| The TRB Forum on Preparing for Automated Vehicles and Shared Mobility has posted a series of nine white papers, each of which summarizes the research that has been completed to date in individual priority areas. Full registrants for the TRB Annual Meeting can see the poster session on these papers through February 16. The papers establish a... |
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| TRB Webinar: People Movers and Shakers - Quality of Life in Airport Communities |
| Airports make every effort to minimize negative impacts and maximize benefits to their surrounding communities. TRB is hosting a webinar on Monday, February 8, 2021 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM Eastern that will help airport management make the most of their impact on the communityAirports conduct economic impact analyses, employment studies, and... |
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| TRB Webinar: Driving Toward the Truth - Dispelling the Myths About Cannabis Products |
| What are the state and federal laws for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) products? The rapidly changing landscapes of the use of these products has caused confusion about traffic safety related outcomes. TRB will therefore host a webinar on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern to provide an overview of the recent... |
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| National Academies Workshop on Flying in the COVID-19 Era - February 4-5 |
| Join the The Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a two-day virtual workshop on air travel in the age of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on February 4-5, 2021. Experts will discuss the latest research on COVID-19 transmission, what airlines and airports are doing to keep... |
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| RFP: Realistic Timing Estimates for Automated Vehicle Implementation |
| TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has issued a request for proposals to (1) identify influencing factors and risks that affect the timing of the deployment of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Level 4 AV technologies, described in SAE J3016, in diverse scenarios (2) define operational concept and input parameters... |
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| RFP: Development of Guidance for Non-Standard Roadside Hardware Installations |
| TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has issued a request for proposals to (1) Identify situations where it is infeasible to use AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) devices for specific roadway criteria from state departments of transportation and other transportation agencies (2) Assess whether... |
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| RFP: Strategies to Improve Pedestrian Safety at Night |
| TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has issued a request for proposals to (1) Establish root causes of pedestrian traffic crashes at night (2) Identify and evaluate the effectiveness of existing and emerging strategies for improving pedestrian nighttime safety (3) Propose effective economically viable... |
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| National Academies - Advising the Nation |
| The nation is facing several serious challenges that the Biden administration has identified as top priorities the COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, racial equity, and climate change. A new series of articles explores how the National Academies are providing timely, actionable advice to inform the new administrations efforts on these... |
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| Redesigning Transit Networks for the New Mobility Future |
 | Urban travel patterns are affected by many factors including changes in demography, land use, economics, technology, and mobility options. Public transportation must evolve to remain responsive. The TRB Transit Cooperative Research Program's TCRP Research Report 221: Redesigning Transit Networks for the New Mobility Future presents case... |
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| Analysis of Green Bond Financing in the Public Transportation Industry |
 | In times of financial uncertainties, green bonds can provide an extra source of revenue. With a green bond issuance, a transit agency can generate positive environmental impacts, attract investors for transit projects, and generate financial benefits. The TRB Transit Cooperative Research Program's TCRP Research Report 222: Analysis of Green... |
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| Planning and Design of Airport Terminal Restrooms and Ancillary Spaces |
 | Customer satisfaction has become one of the primary drivers for the success of an airport, and restrooms and ancillary facilities often provide the first and last impression of a destination. The real challenge for airports is to provide restrooms with enough space for people to move around in and offer secure, clean, and dry places for their... |
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| Diverging Diamond Interchange Informational Guide, Second Edition |
 | The diverging diamond interchange (also known as a double crossover diamond interchange) is a relatively new design to the United States. This design can increase throughput and safety without widening bridge structures. The TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program's NCHRP Research Report 959: Diverging Diamond Interchange... |
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| Utilization Measurement and Management of Fleet Equipment |
 | State highway agency equipment fleet assets are vital to the delivery of agency programs, projects, and services. Measuring, monitoring, and reporting on asset utilization levels are necessary for the management of the equipment fleet and meeting the highway agencys business needs. The TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program's NCHRP ... |
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| Funding of aviation through the CARES Act |
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| Certified medical examiners at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) |
| A report from the U.S. Department of Transportations Office of the Inspector General |
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| Safety culture at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) |
| A report from the U.S. Department of Transportations Office of the Inspector General |
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| Spring thaw prediction models |
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| Treatments to improve low-volume roads |
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| Alternatives for recycled aggregates |
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| Understanding wind load on bridge columns |
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| Measures that lead to drivers behavioral changes |
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| Facilitating a database for maritime freight |
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| Policy implications of road user charges |
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| Identifying multimodal anti-trafficking efforts |
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| How to convert highways into resilient transportation solutions |
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