The assumption is that if a vulnerable road user is within a driver’s line of sight, they can be seen. But this does not take into account distance, speed, or other contextual features that might compete for the driver’s attention. This webinar will discuss what is known and undetermined about the conditions that might interfere with vulnerable-road-user conspicuity for a safe system to work.
Inverted pavement is an effective design option that can enhance the sustainability and resilience of pavements. This webinar will present the structural mechanics and effective uses of inverted pavements.
The RIP database is a powerful and free tool for transportation professionals to stay updated on current transportation research projects. This webinar will describe the RIP database and how to use it.
Adjacent precast concrete box beams for short- and medium-span bridges are an economical solution. A recurring problem, however, is cracking in the grouted joints between adjacent beams. This webinar will share recent research on ways to prevent leakage in joints of adjacent box girder bridges.
Barriers to airline travel and the ability of people that use mobility devices on board commercial service aircraft has sparked national dialogue around considerations for passenger dignity, safety issues, and implications for airlines. This webinar willl be a dialogue around considerations related to the ability of individuals to use their mobility devices when they fly.
In 2022, TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) hosted a two-day event to expand participants’ understanding of the challenges posed by systemic racism in the aviation industry, why it matters, actions we can collectively take to create solutions, and future research ideas for ACRP on this subject. This webinar will provide key takeaways and insights from some of the speakers.
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