When technology solutions are not accessible to people with disabilities, the solutions are exclusionary. Public and private industries must work with people with disabilities when planning, designing, and implementing smart mobility solutions to make the products and services as accessible as possible. This webinar will present lived experiences highlighting accessibility issues with modern transportation technology, along with examples of how policies can address these issues.

Pavement foundation deformation under asphalt or concrete surface layers cause damage at the surface and reduce service life. Extreme weather and seasonal climate change create additional uncertainty, making it difficult to estimate and reduce foundation degradation and deformation for life cycle assessment periods up to 100 years. This webinar will provide examples of current technology that is enhancing highway resilience and improving long-term performance by reducing pavement foundation deformation.
Related TRB Publication: Evaluating Mechanical Properties of Earth Material During Intelligent Compaction (NCHRP Research Report 933)

Environmental, social, and governance reporting is the term used for a corporate disclosure framework that focuses on a reporting organization’s risks and means of mitigating issues with respect to ESG matters. Guidance can help airport managers develop meaningful reports, align ESG reports with financial and legal disclosures, and understand the audience. This webinar will provide this guidance, including the reasons for reporting, the various frameworks available, aviation industry reporting trends, and legal and regulatory considerations.
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The current balance mix design (BMD) practices used by state departments of transportation vary considerably. TRB provides a glossary of these terms. This webinar will share four approaches for optimal BMD and the benefits of moving towards a performance design approach, establishing and adjusting mixture components and proportions based on performance analysis with limited or no requirements for volumetric properties.

Friction management can help address the rising number of fatalities and serious injuries on roadways. This webinar will cover the implementation of a friction management program, the analysis and interpretation of continuous friction data, development of safety performance functions, the implementation of a safety system approach and the shared responsibilities within a department of transportation to address this topic.