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. TRB will host a webinar on Monday, September 25, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern with U.S. Department of Transportation officials, industry leaders, and disability advocates to engage in a dialogue around considerations related to the ability of individuals to use their mobility devices when they fly. Presenters will share the economic, personal, and socio-cultural realities that use of wheelchairs and mobility aides have for passengers in airports and while on board.

This webinar is based on Consensus Study Report: Technical Feasibility of a Wheelchair Securement Concept for Airline Travel.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committees on Accessible Transportation and Mobility and Aviation Administration and Policy.

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.

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. TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern that will serve as a follow-on to this event, providing participants with the opportunity to hear key takeaways and insights from some of the speakers.  

This webinar is based on ACRP Insight Event: Systemic Inequalities in the Airport Industry: Exploring the Racial Divide held April 12-13, 2022.

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.

Managing roadway access is critical to the quality of the transportation system, but many agencies lack the tools to readily demonstrate these benefits when controversy arises over access management decisions or projects. TRB will host a webinar on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern that will provide agencies and their consultants with research-based tools for demonstrating the many benefits of managing roadway access when conversations become difficult.

This webinar is based on NCHRP Research Report 1032: How to Measure and Communicate the Value of Access Management.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s National Highway Cooperative Research Program and the Standing Technical Committee on Access 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.

Impaired driving continues to be a prevalent behavior on our roadways, costing the lives of people and creating unique challenges for law enforcement. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern that will present the societal perceptions of impaired driving and law enforcement, as well as discordance between attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Presenters will dive into unique challenges faced by law enforcement and current tools and strategies used to address impaired driving.

This is the second of three webinars in a series on how the impaired driving paradigm is changing. The first webinar in the series, Safe System Approach to Substance Abuse, was held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

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.

Over the last three years, communities worldwide have implemented quick-build facilities to increase safety and access for people biking. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern that will explore the state-of-the-practice in quick-build bicycle facility planning and design, including safety outcomes, community engagement, and local politics. Presenters will share the implementation, implications, and continued assessment from several case studies.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Bicycle 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.

Bus rapid transit (BRT) and high-priority bus transit projects can improve mobility and enhance accessibility for residents. Transit agencies and municipalities also need to consider impacts on the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists. TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that will share the City of Austin, TX and Capital Metro’s experience in planning, designing, and constructing pedestrian and bicycle accommodations in high-priority/BRT transit corridors. Presenters will share successes, challenges, lessons learned, and how they worked with the public to design and construct a BRT system.

This webinar is based on TCRP Synthesis 169: Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety in Bus Rapid Transit and High-Priority Bus Corridors.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Transit 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.

Portland cement concrete pavement joint sealing material technology has evolved in recent decades. TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program’s NCHRP Synthesis 568: Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Joint Sealant Practices and Performance helps to establish a standardized approach to joint sealant evaluation by sharing the current state-of-practice from state departments of transportation. TRB will host a webinar on Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern that will provide key information and present best practices for developing an effective joint sealing in concrete pavements. Presenters will explore the needs and benefits as well as the circumstances where sealing joints is warranted.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program and the Standing Technical Committees on Pavement Maintenance, Pavement Preservation, and 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.

Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) has proven to be a versatile option in repair, retrofitting, and new designs of different portions of bridges. TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that will share completed and ongoing research on the application of UHPC and requirements for using it in retrofitting and repair projects. Presenters will provide guidance on the design of UHPC precast members and detailing requirements for pretensioning, reinforcement, and local and global behavior of such members. Presenters will also share international examples of utilizing UHPC material for the construction of bridges.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Concrete 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.

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

Airport insurance programs can be complex with types of coverage, limits, retention amounts, and legal and contractual issues. TRB will host a webinar on Monday, October 23, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that will provide valuable insights and best practices for airport risk management personnel in developing an airport insurance program. Presenters will share ways to develop a robust insurance program ensuring compliance and protecting airports from financial liabilities.

This webinar is based on ACRP Research Report 248: Airport Insurance Requirements.

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.

Human traffickers often use local, state, and national infrastructure and transportation systems, including all types of airports, to undertake these activities. Trafficking is often difficult to detect, and responding to potential instances of trafficking in an airport setting remains challenging. TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern that will present guidance and key information that airport staff and other personnel may use to develop a process to identify and respond to possible human trafficking activity at their facilities. Presenters will explore a comprehensive, yet scalable, process to help airports take action when identifying possible human trafficking activity in a sensitive, victim-centered manor and provide an overview of tools to establish or expand human trafficking prevention programs.

This webinar is based on ACRP Research Report 249: Developing an Airport Program to Address Human Trafficking: A Guide.

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.

Cloud computing is changing how agencies plan, procure, implement, operate, and maintain solutions and services for Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO). Agencies are rethinking the need to acquire and manage licensed software and provide hands-on support for application deployment, operations, and maintenance. TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Eastern that will share procurement, migration strategy, security, and new analytics and services related to cloud computing.

This webinar is a follow on to the TRB 2023 Annual Meeting Workshop 1039: Moving Transportation System Management and Operations to the Cloud: What You Need to Know and aligned with NCHRP Research Report 952: Guidebook for Managing Data from Emerging Technologies for Transportation.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program and the Standing Technical Committees on Freeway Operations, Managed Lanes, and Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing Applications.

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.

New tools and process workflows incorporating geophysical site investigation are available to make data-driven evaluations of bridge scour and erosion for risk assessment and resilient design. TRB will host a webinar on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that will describe the use of geophysical techniques for subsurface exploration and subsequent data analysis along with application for subaquatic characterization of historical and existing scour conditions. These techniques create holistic earth models for geotechnical analysis and risk and resilience assessment. Presenters will also discuss process workflow and the advantages associated with design, analysis, and visualization of geophysical data for decision-making.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committees on Geotechnical Instrumentation and Modeling, Hydrology, Hydraulics, and Stormwater, and Mechanics and Drainage of Saturated and Unsaturated Geomaterials.

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.

Attention to details in the volumetric acceptance process is important to ensure an asphalt mixture with adequate asphalt content. These details apply to the mixture design and acceptance. TRB will host a webinar on Monday, October 30, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that will share key properties that need to be included in the design and acceptance of asphalt mixtures. Presenters will share how to strengthen quality assurance programs in the design and acceptance of asphalt mixtures.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committees on Asphalt Materials Selection and Mix Design, Production and Use of Asphalt, and Aggregates.

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.

Buried bridges, a relatively new and inexpensive form of highway bridge, have demonstrated good long-term performance. The efficiency and affordability make buried bridges a good alternative to traditional beam bridges. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern that will explore successful case studies showcasing the exceptional performance of concrete and steel buried bridges, supported by multi-year measurements.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Culverts, Buried Bridges and Soil Structure Interaction.

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.