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Upcoming Webinars

TRB Webinars are designed to share and discuss ongoing work associated with TRB Standing Technical Committees and their respective topic areas, as well as research from TRB’s Cooperative Research Programs.

Please select the webinar that you would like to attend from the list below and register. All participants must register at least 24 hours in advance of the webinar.

TRB's webinars are produced with funding received from TRB Sponsors and TRB Cobalt and Titanium Global Affiliates. Accordingly, employees of TRB Sponsors and TRB Cobalt and Titanium Global Affiliates may attend the session without a fee. TRB Sponsors include State Sponsors from the highway and transportation departments of the 50 states and D.C., and select Federal and Non-Profit Sponsors.

In addition to employees of TRB Sponsors and TRB Sustaining Affiliates, the following are eligible to receive complimentary webinar registration:

TRB charges a registration fee to other attendees in order to recover some of the costs associated with hosting the webinars. Some TRB webinars offer free registration for all participants. Please view the individual webinar announcement for pricing information.

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Action Title Date/Time PD Hours AAE Hours AICP Hours CLE Hours Summary
TRB Webinar: The Right Ways to Deter, Detect, and Prevent Wrong Way Driving September 17, 2024 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 0.00 0.00

As agencies are moving closer to Vision Zero, a multi-national road traffic safety project aiming to achieve a roadway system with no fatalities or series injuries, wrong-way driving crashes still cause hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries every year. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern that will share practitioners’ experiences with wrong-way driving and solutions including deployment of effective countermeasures. Presenters will discuss changes to the U.S. Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
This webinar is based on NCHRP Research Report 881: Traffic Control Devices and Measures for Deterring Wrong-Way Movements.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program and the Standing Technical Committees on Freeway Operations and Traffic Control Devices.
Registration is free for employees of TRB sponsors as well as Titanium and Cobalt Global Affiliates. The registration rate for all other attendees is $100. Sign into MyTRB.org to view registration information. Contact Patrice Davenport to inquire about becoming a TRB sponsor or global affiliate organization.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

TRB Webinar: Progress and Opportunities for In-Vehicle Impairment Detection September 23, 2024 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 1.50 0.00

Traffic safety technologies for detecting driver impairment rapidly evolve and gain traction. Understanding the current landscape, opportunities, and future potential of in-vehicle impairment detection is crucial for guiding industry innovation, shaping effective policies, and ultimately saving lives on our roads. TRB will host a webinar on Monday, September 23, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Eastern that will explore in-vehicle impairment detection technologies, including current applications, opportunities, limitations, and future implications. Presenters will share the complexities and challenges involved in impairment detection and developing driver monitoring systems. Presenters will also provide considerations for consumer trust and acceptance of these emerging technologies.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Impairment in Transportation.
Registration is free for employees of TRB sponsors as well as Titanium and Cobalt Global Affiliates. The registration rate for all other attendees is $100. Sign into MyTRB.org to view registration information. Contact Patrice Davenport to inquire about becoming a TRB sponsor or global affiliate organization.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

TRB Webinar: Capturing and Integrating Cost Data into Maintenance Management Systems September 26, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 1.50 0.00

One of the fundamental objectives of a Maintenance Management System (MMS) is capturing maintenance costs for analysis. Where in a system labor, equipment, and materials usage costs are captured can make a difference in the level of detail, accuracy, and timeliness of the cost information collected. TRB will host a webinar on Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern that will help agencies navigate the process of integrating cost data into the MMS to effectively manage and track maintenance expenditures. Presenters will share two cases studies from mature users of MMS, North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and West Virginia DOT.
This webinar is based on NCHRP Synthesis 629: Practices for Capturing and Integrating Cost Data in Maintenance Management Systems.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program and the Standing Technical Committee on Maintenance Management Systems.
Registration is free for employees of TRB sponsors as well as Titanium and Cobalt Global Affiliates. The registration rate for all other attendees is $100. Sign into MyTRB.org to view registration information. Contact Patrice Davenport to inquire about becoming a TRB sponsor or global affiliate organization.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

TRB Webinar: Using the Research in Progress Database September 27, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM U.S. Eastern 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

The Research in Progress (RiP) Database is a leading tool for transportation professionals to stay updated on current or recently completed transportation research projects. TRB will host a webinar on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern that will provide information about RiP’s search and data entry interfaces. The presenter will share guidance on how to search the RiP Database by various fields; browse project records by subject category; use a look-up function for searching by index terms, individuals, organizations or location; subscribe to receive email notifications of new RiP records in specific subject areas; and export records.  
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Executive Office.
There is no fee to attend this webinar. Registration is required.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

TRB Webinar: Integration of Contingency Planning for Small Airports October 01, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM U.S. Eastern 0.00 1.00 1.50 0.00

Proper contingency planning can help airports become resilient against disruptions. Contingency plans can prepare for impacts on staffing, financial and information technology resources, infrastructure, facilities, and/or supply chains. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that will provide an overview of disruptions and contingencies that can impact small airport operations, mutual aid agreements, and other internal and external plans. Presenters will share research results and tools that were developed to address the unique needs of small airports in managing their contingencies.
This webinar is based on ACRP Web-Only Document 59: Integration of Contingency Planning for Small Airports.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program.
There is no fee to attend this webinar. Registration is required.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

TRB Webinar: Gender-Inclusive Transportation Safety October 02, 2024 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM U.S. Eastern 0.00 0.00 1.50 0.00

Gender-inclusivity is a critical consideration in the design of new transportation safety measures. TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern that will explore the intersection of gender and safety in transportation. Presenters will discuss the unique safety challenges faced by different genders in various modes of transportation, examining factors and discussing potential avenues for improvement.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committees on Women and Gender in Transportation and Transportation Safety Management Systems.
There is no fee to attend this webinar. Registration is required.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

TRB Webinar: Effective Communication and Utilization of Airport Economic Impact Studies October 02, 2024 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM U.S. Eastern 0.00 1.00 1.50 0.00

Airport economic impact studies indicate the growth and sustainability of the aviation industry. TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Eastern that will address the crucial need for effective communication and utilization of airport economic impact studies to support funding, promote community engagement, and drive strategic planning amidst ongoing economic and aviation industry challenges.  
This webinar is based on ACRP Synthesis 125: Communication, Implementation, and Outcomes of Airport Economic Impact Studies.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program.
There is no fee to attend this webinar. Registration is required.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

TRB Webinar: Integrating Performance-Based Planning with Long-Range Plans and STIPs October 07, 2024 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 1.50 0.00

Integrating performance-based plans and programs helps employees effectively attain performance goals while enhance the efficiency of organizational planning processes. TRB will host a webinar on Monday, October 7, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern that will highlight current practices for integrating federally required performance-based plans, such as Strategic Highway Safety Plans, Transportation Asset Management Plans, and freight plans with long-range transportation plans and state transportation improvement programs (STIP). Presenters will explain their agencies’ performance-based planning practices and provide current practices that can be applied to other agencies.
This webinar is based on NCHRP Synthesis 631: Integrating Performance-Based Planning into Long-Range Transportation Plans and State Transportation Improvement Programs.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program and the Standing Technical Committee on Performance Management.
Registration is free for employees of TRB sponsors as well as Titanium and Cobalt Global Affiliates. The registration rate for all other attendees is $100. Sign into MyTRB.org to view registration information. Contact Patrice Davenport to inquire about becoming a TRB sponsor or global affiliate organization.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

TRB Webinar: Preparing a Competitive ACRP Proposal & Conducting ACRP Research October 07, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM U.S. Eastern 0.00 1.00 0.00 0.00

Are you thinking of conducting research for the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP)? TRB will host a webinar on Monday, October 7, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that will take a behind-the-scenes look at how our project panels develop requests for proposals, evaluate proposal submissions, and select contractors. Hear from a project panelist, research contractor, and ACRP staff person as they share their insights on the features of a great proposal and a successful research project.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program.

There is no fee to attend this webinar. Registration is required.

A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

TRB Webinar: Maturity for Pavements—Updates and New Guidance October 09, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 0.00 0.00

Two significant advances have recently emerged in predicting the in-place strength of concrete for pavements and facilitating earlier opening of pavements. The first is the development of a new American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) maturity test method for pavements. The second is ASTM C1074, an advancement in sensor technology, which captures time and temperature data from the field. TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern that will inform agencies and practitioners of these new approaches. Presenters will share a case study from Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) and how they have utilized the maturity concept for determining early opening strengths for the past 25 years.
This webinar is a follow on to the 2024 TRB Annual Meeting Session 2125: Pavement Opening Strength: Why Not Maturity?
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Concrete Pavement Construction and Rehabilitation.
Registration is free for employees of TRB sponsors as well as Titanium and Cobalt Global Affiliates. The registration rate for all other attendees is $100. Sign into MyTRB.org to view registration information. Contact Patrice Davenport to inquire about becoming a TRB sponsor or global affiliate organization.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

TRB Webinar: Construction Inspectors Training and Certification October 11, 2024 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 0.00 0.00

Transportation construction inspectors use expertise in earthwork, structures, and pavement to ensure that construction work meets or exceeds the contract requirements. Development of construction inspectors is vital to completing safe, quality projects on time and on budget. TRB will host a webinar on Friday, October 11, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern that will provide an overview of NCHRP Report 1027: Guide to Recruiting, Developing, and Retaining Transportation Infrastructure Construction Inspectors and how departments of transportation can develop new inspectors to perform inspections correctly and accurately to counter declining projected workforce attrition rates.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program.
Registration is free for employees of TRB sponsors as well as Titanium and Cobalt Global Affiliates. The registration rate for all other attendees is $100. Sign into MyTRB.org to view registration information. Contact Patrice Davenport to inquire about becoming a TRB sponsor or global affiliate organization.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

TRB Webinar: Addressing Moisture Damage in Asphalt Concrete October 16, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 1.50 0.00

Engineers are limited in their ability to adapt and mitigate asphalt pavements’ vulnerability to moisture damage. Climate models favor increased atmospheric moisture, adding urgency behind the need to understand effective countermeasures. TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that will examine the current state of the knowledge and critical knowledge gaps with respect to asphalt pavement moisture damage. Presenters will cover basic mechanisms related to moisture damage, examine experimental methods, and present current models for evaluating moisture damage impacts.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Asphalt Mixture Evaluation and Performance.
Registration is free for employees of TRB sponsors as well as Titanium and Cobalt Global Affiliates. The registration rate for all other attendees is $100. Sign into MyTRB.org to view registration information. Contact Patrice Davenport to inquire about becoming a TRB sponsor or global affiliate organization.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

TRB Webinar: Transformational Technologies and Mobility Inclusion October 17, 2024 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 1.50 0.00

As transportation technology evolves and agencies adopt new mobility services to meet changing market demands, ensuring equitable access and transportation options for all populations is critical. The TCRP Research Report 244 & NCHRP Research Report 101: Transformational Technologies and Mobility Inclusion Playbook was developed to support organizations that want to provide safe, fair, and accessible transportation tailored to the needs of everyone in the community. TRB will host a webinar on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern that will discuss the playbook, setting the stage for inclusive transportation as an integral component of the evolving transformative transportation ecosystem.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Transit Cooperative Research Program and National Cooperative Highway Research Program.
There is no fee to attend this webinar. Registration is required.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

TRB Webinar: Military Resources and Strategies to Improve Civilian Airport Resiliency October 22, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM U.S. Eastern 0.00 1.00 1.50 0.00

Civilian airports can bolster their resilience against increasing threats and disruptions by leveraging proven military strategies and resources. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern that will explore military expertise and resources that can be leveraged to enhance the resilience of civilian airports. Presenters will share best practices, strategic collaborations, and innovative approaches drawn from military operations to fortify airport infrastructure and operations against disruptions.
This webinar is based on ACRP Synthesis 133: Identifying Military Resources and Strategies to Improve Civilian Airport Resiliency.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program.
There is no fee to attend this webinar. Registration is required.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

TRB Webinar: Developing a Culture of Innovation in Airports October 24, 2024 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM U.S. Eastern 0.00 1.00 1.50 0.00

Emerging technology, hybrid work environments, and global issues contributing to unpredictable flight service all add to an atmosphere of continuous change. Developing a culture that values and supports innovative ideas will prime an airport for managing and thriving through these changes. TRB will host a webinar on Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Eastern that will provide best practices, actionable plays, and various resources that will enable airports to drive the cultural change that supports innovation. Presenters will share the ACRP WebResource 16: Playbook for Developing a Culture of Innovation  at Airports to help organizations improve upon and energize current processes, and plan for and adapt to large changes in the industry.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program.
There is no fee to attend this webinar. Registration is required.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

TRB Webinar: Improving Seismic Bridge Design After the Northridge Earthquake October 30, 2024 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 0.00 0.00

The 1994 California Northridge Earthquake was a seismic event that impacted infrastructure, earthquake engineering practices, and community resilience. Thirty years later, TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern that will reflect on this event’s lasting legacy, discuss advancements in innovative seismic design, and explore the lessons learned for future seismic resilience of bridge structures.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committees on Foundations of Bridges and Other Structures and Seismic Design and Performance of Bridges.
Registration is free for employees of TRB sponsors as well as Titanium and Cobalt Global Affiliates. The registration rate for all other attendees is $100. Sign into MyTRB.org to view registration information. Contact Patrice Davenport to inquire about becoming a TRB sponsor or global affiliate organization.
There is no fee to attend this webinar. Registration is required.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

TRB Webinar: Balanced Mix Design for Climate-Resilient Unpaved Roads November 04, 2024 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 0.00 0.00

Fires and floods are causing infrastructure damage worldwide, leaving low-volume roads particularly vulnerable. Road that can be built or rebuilt efficiently, to quality standards, and with a durable driving surface will be most resilient to storm damage and reduce life-cycle costs. TRB will host a webinar on Monday, November 4, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Eastern that will present tools to help understand expected performances from wearing course materials on unpaved roads, how to blend different gravel sources to optimize unpaved road performance, and to select soil stabilization and dust control treatments that will produce a durable and climate resilient low-volume road driving surface.
This webinar is a follow on to TRB Webinar: Optimizing Unpaved Road Design with a Materials Blending Tool held on July 21, 2022.
This webinar is based on NCHRP Synthesis 485: Converting Paved Roads to Unpaved.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program and the Standing Technical Committee on Low Volume Roads.
Registration is free for employees of TRB sponsors as well as Titanium and Cobalt Global Affiliates. The registration rate for all other attendees is $60. Sign into MyTRB.org to view registration information. Contact Patrice Davenport to inquire about becoming a TRB sponsor or global affiliate organization.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.