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| 2019 TRB Annual Meeting: Early Bird Registration Ends November 30 |
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| Register and make hotel reservations today for the TRB 98th Annual Meeting, January 13-17, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Early Bird Registration rates end November 30, 2018. Registration is required for all Annual Meeting attendees, including session speakers, poster presenters, and those who attend the exhibit hall, career fair, or any workshops. ... |
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| 2019 TRB Annual Meeting: Feature Your Organization at the Careers in Motion Networking Fair |
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| TRB's second annual Careers in Motion Networking Fair takes place on January 13, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, during the 2019 TRB Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The event provides an opportunity for prospective employers from a wide range of sectors and modes to meet with transportation... |
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| TRB Webinar: LED Airfield Lighting System Operation and Maintenance |
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| TRB will conduct a webinar on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET that features research from the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP)’s Report 148: LED Airfield Lighting System Operation and Maintenance. Because airports dedicate a significant component of their operating budget to operating and maintaining... |
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| TRB Webinar: Traffic Control Devices and Measures for Deterring Wrong-Way Movements |
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| TRB will conduct a webinar on Thursday, November 15, 2018, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET that features research from the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)’s Research Report 881: Traffic Control Devices and Measures for Deterring Wrong-Way Movements. This webinar will provide an overview of the research regarding traffic... |
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| 12th TRB International Conference on Low-Volume Roads: Patron Support Information; Manuscript Submissions Due November 30 |
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| TRB is sponsoring the 12th TRB International Conference on Low Volume Roads on September 15-18, 2019 in Kalispell, Montana. This conference examines new technologies and new techniques in the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and administration of low-volume roads. Panelists will explore case studies and practical solutions... |
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| TRANSOILCOLD2019: Transportation Soil Engineering in Cold Regions* |
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| TRB is cosponsoring the International Symposium on Transportation Soil Engineering in Cold Regions on May 20-23. 2019 in St. Petersburg, Russia. This conference will provide an opportunity for researchers and practitioners in the global transportation and soil engineering community to share the latest research advances, achievements and... |
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| RFP: Design and Construction Specifications for Bonded and Unbonded Post-Tensioned Concrete Bridge Elements |
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| TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has released a request for proposals to propose revisions to bridge design specification design procedures using post-tensioned concrete bridge elements. Proposals are due December 18, 2018. |
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| RFP: Improving Guidance of AASHTO R 80/ASTM C 1778 for Alkali-Silica Reactivity (ASR) Potential and Mitigation |
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| TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has released a request for proposals to construct and evaluate field exposure blocks with varying concrete materials placed in diverse environmental conditions. Proposals are due December 18, 2018. |
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| RFP: Improving Rights-of-Way Acquisition and Compensation Practices for Utility Relocation |
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| TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has released a request for proposals to identify effective statutory means, agency policies, and project development procedures to acquire right-of-way and compensate for utility relocations. This guidance is meant to help departments of transportation and others enhance the effectiveness ... |
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| RFP: Rating Concrete Water Permeability Based on Resistivity Measurements |
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| TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has released a request for proposals to develop a procedure for rating concrete water permeability based on electrical resistivity measurements. Proposals are due December 18, 2018. |
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| RFP: Advancing the Practice of State Aviation System Planning |
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| TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) has released a request for proposals to develop a guidebook for scoping, developing, and implementing state aviation system plans. Proposals are due December 19, 2018. |
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| RFP: Breaking Barriers: Alternative Approaches to Avoiding and Reducing Highway Traffic Noise Impacts |
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| TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has released a request for proposals to develop a resource of innovative approaches, beyond the use of noise barriers, to avoid and minimize highway traffic noise and address complaints. Proposals are due December 20, 2018. |
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| RFP: Evaluation of Roadside Crash Injury Metrics in MASH |
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| TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has released a request for proposals to to compare predictions from the current Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) occupant risk model and alternative models with data from crash tests and real-world crash events. Proposals are due December 20, 2018. |
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| RFP: Update of Highway Capacity Manual: Merge, Diverge, and Weaving Methodologies |
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| TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has released a request for proposal to develop methodologies to update the Highway Capacity Manual related to merging, diverging, and weaving, and to pilot these developed methodologies. Proposals are due December 20, 2018. |
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| Guide to Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Innovation for Departments of Transportation |
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| TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Research Report 885: Guide to Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Innovation for Departments of Transportation presents guidance for government transportation agencies on encouraging and sustaining a culture of innovation within the organization, its partners, and other stakeholders. A... |
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| Research on Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Innovation for Departments of Transportation |
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| TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Web-Only Document 248: Research on Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Innovation for Departments of Transportation documents the research process and provides key guidance to implement the research produced in NCHRP Research Report 885: Guide to Creating and Sustaining a Culture of... |
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| Common Performance Metrics for Airport Infrastructure and Operational Planning |
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| TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Research Report 190: Common Performance Metrics for Airport Infrastructure and Operational Planning serves as a reference guide and introduces common performance metrics for airport infrastructure and operational planning. The reference guide includes information on how to interpret performance... |
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| Using Recycled Asphalt Shingles with Warm Mix Asphalt Technologies |
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| TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Research Report 890: Using Recycled Asphalt Shingles with Warm Mix Asphalt Technologies documents the development of a design and evaluation procedure that provides acceptable performance of asphalt mixtures incorporating warm mix asphalt (WMA) technologies and recycled asphalt... |
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| A Mechanistic–Empirical Model for Top–Down Cracking of Asphalt Pavements Layers |
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| TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Web-Only Document 257: A Mechanistic–Empirical Model for Top–Down Cracking of Asphalt Pavements Layers develops a calibrated mechanistic-empirical (ME) model for predicting the load-related top-down cracking in the asphalt layer of flexible pavements. Recent studies have determined that... |
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| Quality Control Review of an Independent Auditor’s Report on the Surface Transportation Board’s Information Security Program and Practices |
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| The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General has released a report that determines the effectiveness of the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) information security program and practices. The STB is required to implement information security programs and to have annual evaluations performed to review the effectiveness... |
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| California Regional Assessment: National Shoreline Management Study |
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| The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a report that assesses coastal changes in California. The report focuses on the economic and environmental impacts to the region, including the effects on the transportation sector. Specifically, this report identifies the economic effects on commercial marine transportation and estimates the risk of... |
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| Precast Concrete Pavement |
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| The U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released a report that evaluates the effectiveness of precast concrete pavement (PCP) as a developing technology. PCP has the potential to be an effective and efficient way to conduct roadway maintenance, repairs, and reconstruction. TRB's second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2)... |
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| Analysis Procedures for Evaluating Superheavy Load Movement on Flexible Pavements, Volume I: Final Report |
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| The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has released a report that addresses critical factors associated with superheavy load (SHL) movement on flexible pavements. SHL hauling units are much larger in size and weight compared to standard trucks, so they often require specialized trailers and components with nonstandard spacing between the tires... |
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| Travel Patterns of American Adults with Disabilities |
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| The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics has released a report that examines the daily travel patterns of American adults with disabilities. This report analyzes data from the National Household Travel Survey to identify trends over time. It focuses on adults ages 18 to 64, and includes information about workers and non-workers, rural- and... |
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| A Decision-Making Tool for Incorporating Cradle-to-Gate Sustainability Measures into Pavement Design |
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| The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has released a report that develops a decision-making tool for evaluating the sustainability of pavement designs and products. This tool may assist both designers and decision makers select the most sustainable pavement design/materials based on the criteria necessary for engineering,... |
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| I-10 Girder Repair Using Post-Tensioned Steel Rods and Carbon Fiber Composite Cables (CFCC) |
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| The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has released a report that outlines a rehabilitation project that uses high-strength steel rods and Carbon Fiber Composite Cables as the secondary support for girders on I-10 bridges. These girders have become a safety concern due to structural deterioration. |
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| Analysis of Traffic Crash Data in Kentucky (2013-2017) |
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| The Kentucky Transportation Center at the University of Kentucky has released a report that analyzes traffic crash data in Kentucky between 2013 and 2017. The goal of this report is to determine average crash statistics for Kentucky highways. The crash rate data may be used in Kentucky’s procedure to identify locations that have abnormal rates or... |
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| 2018 Safety Belt Usage Survey in Kentucky |
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| The Kentucky Transportation Center at the University of Kentucky has released a report that identifies the extent of seatbelt use in Kentucky. It also describes the revised methodology for collecting these data. The goal of this report is to establish a statewide safety belt usage rate in Kentucky for 2018. |
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| Characterization of Aggregate Texture and Correlation with Surface Skid Resistance |
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| The Center for Transportation Research at the University of Texas at Austin has released a report that determines the correlation between the texture of aggregate and friction. Micro-texture of aggregates is a critical component of pavement texture as well as a major contributing factor in roadway safety, especially in low speed conditions. |
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| Interception Capacity of Conventional Depressed Curb Inlets and Inlets with Channel Extension |
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| The Center for Transportation Research at the University of Texas at Austin has released a report that summarizes a project that investigates the performance of a curb inlet for effects of flush supports and internal hydraulic controls. This report identifies the effect of structural slab supports on the performance of curb inlets, analyzes the... |
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| Development of Specifications for Heavy-Duty Tractor Trucks in Canada and the United States |
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| The International Council on Clean Transportation has released a report that describes the process for how tractor trucks are specified for purchase in Canada and the United States. Fleets and owner-operators have the ability to customize a wide variety of design features in the truck, including engine size, transmission type, axle configuration, ... |
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| Electric Vehicle Capitals: Accelerating the Global Transition to Electric Drive |
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| The International Council on Clean Transportation has released a report that highlights the continued growth in electric vehicle uptake in leading markets. This report investigates the underlying local policies and the infrastructure and vehicle fleet solutions that led to the successes of these markets. |
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| The Quantitative Assessment of Debris Flow Risk to Road Users on the Scottish Trunk Road Network |
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| The Transport Research Laboratory in the United Kingdom has released a report that presents a Quantitative Risk Assessment for the impact of debris flow on a highway in Scotland. This report considers various scenarios that would cover a vehicle being hit by debris from a landslide and of a vehicle hitting debris from a landslide. |
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| Surface Access to Airports: The Case of Mexico City’s New International Airport |
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| The International Transport Forum has released a report that reviews the planning framework for airport expansion and decisions to invest in rail, metro and bus links to airports in various cities. This report was conducted as a result of Mexico City’s airport operating close to capacity and thus needing to be replaced. This report seeks to inform ... |
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| Women’s Safety and Security: A Public Transport Priority |
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| The International Transport Forum has released a report that describes a summit that convened in order to promote discussions on the safety of women taking public transportation. This report identifies transportation safety and security issues in urban areas and determines how women’s perceived safety on various modes of transportation affects... |
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| Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry – 2018 |
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| The American Transportation Research Institute has released a report that summarizes survey results about the trucking industry’s most critical issues. It outlines strategies for addressing each issue. This report is available for no fee after logging on to the site. |
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