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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: Career Series #3 – Transportation Equity: Community-Building in Action March 22, 2023 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM U.S. Eastern 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

In these times of rapid and unprecedented change, the critical need for urgent action in advancing greater workforce diversity and development, innovation and continuous learning, and “people-readiness” at all levels has risen to new levels. Climate change, growing inequality, increasing digitalization, new players and business models highlight the critical role of transportation careers in community-building and achieving equity-centered and sustainable outcomes. TRB will host the third webinar in this series on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that will spotlight the development of policies and practices that more fully address inequities and injustices caused and contributed to by transportation. Presenters will share how cross-sector integration can improve access to goods, services, and opportunities in communities. Presenters will also discuss the importance of diverse and authentic community participation in driving more equitable policies, programs, practices, and outcomes.  

The first webinar in this series, The Future Transportation Workforce is Happening Now!, will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. The second webinar in this series, Sustainable Mobility: New and Expanding Opportunities, will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

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: Bus Operators—New Strategies for Maintaining the Workforce March 27, 2023 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM U.S. Eastern 0.00 0.00 1.50 0.00

Shortages of bus operators are affecting the frequency and quality of transit services across the country. Transit agencies may need to reevaluate their current practices for maintaining their workforce. TRB will host a webinar on Monday, March 27, 2023 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern that will offer new ideas, best practices, and resources that will enable transit agencies to better plan, implement, and assess their operator workforce management programs. Presenters will discuss workforce needs assessment, recruitment, selection and on-boarding, training, mentoring, and retention and motivation. 

This webinar is based on TCRP Research Report 240: Bus Operator Workforce Management: Practitioner’s Guide.

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.

TRB Webinar: Telecommuting and Transit Ridership in a Post-Pandemic Future March 28, 2023 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 0.00 0.00

Understanding the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on telecommuting and transit ridership patterns can inform the design and implementation of transit-supportive policies in the post-pandemic era. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Eastern that will illustrate the impacts of the pandemic on commuting, the trends of telecommuting, and the associated implications for transit ridership in the post-pandemic era. Presenters will show how transit riders‘ demographics and trip purposes have shifted. Presenters will also discuss the challenges and recovery pathways for different types of transit services.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Economic Development and Land Use.

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: Bridge Element Data Use in the U.S. March 29, 2023 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 0.00 0.00

State departments of transportation (DOTs) have been transitioning to the use of element inspection data to document bridge conditions. TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern that will summarize the findings of a synthesis study and provide case studies from current state DOT practices. Presenters will share processes to ensure the quality of bridge element inspections, data accuracy, define and use of performance measures, and the business processes that use bridge element data.

This webinar is based on NCHRP Synthesis 585: Bridge Element Data Collection and Use.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s National Highway Cooperative Research Program and the Standing Technical Committee on Bridge and Structures 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: Successes & Challenges—The First 4 Years of Federal Performance Management March 30, 2023 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 1.50 1.25

Federal transportation performance management (TPM) requirements were signed into law in the early 2010s.  Following robust efforts by transportation agencies nationwide, the first four-year cycle of implementation concluded. While the federal TPM requirements created greater consistency and transparency, challenges remain. TRB will host a webinar on Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that will reflect on lessons learned by state departments of transportation (DOTs), metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and transit agencies. Put these lessons to use as you look ahead to the next decade.

This webinar is sponsored by the TRB Standing Technical Committees on Performance Management and Transit Management 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: Performance of Concrete Overlays on Asphalt Pavement   April 04, 2023 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 0.00 0.00

TRB Webinar: Performance of Concrete Overlays on Asphalt Pavement

 

The use of concrete overlays on asphalt pavements has become increasingly popular as a rehabilitation treatment. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Eastern that will provide agencies with a national perspective on the design, construction, maintenance, and performance of bonded concrete overlays on asphalt pavements. Presenters will provide viewpoints on how recent research may be implemented by roadway authorities, enhance ongoing technology transfer related to concrete overlays, and the potential impacts on acceptance of concrete overlays.

This webinar is based on NCHRP Research Report 1007: Evaluation of Bonded Concrete Overlays on Asphalt Pavements.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s National Highway Cooperative Research Program and the Standing Technical Committees on Design and Rehabilitation of Concrete Pavements 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.

TRB Webinar: Bridge Management Systems for Strategic Asset Management April 05, 2023 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 1.50 0.00

Bridge management is about the selection and evaluation of strategies for comprehensive management of bridges and structures. The 2019 Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) processes include little documentation on bridge management systems (BMS) for state departments of transportation (DOTs). TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern that will present the findings from a national scan aiming to help identify common features and approaches agencies are using to successfully implement systems within their TAMPs. Presenters will share the current uses and challenges of BMS in strategic asset management and in TAMP processes.

This webinar is based on NCHRP Project 20-68A, Scan 20-01: Successful Approaches to Utilizing Bridges Management Systems for Strategic Decision Making in Asset Management Plans.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program and the Standing Technical Committee on Bridge and Structures 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: Planning and Assessing Ferry System Capacity April 11, 2023 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM U.S. Eastern 0.00 0.00 1.00 0.00

Ferry transportation services have the potential to play an even greater role in many municipal and regional transportation systems. These services can boost transit capacity to transportation networks and serve as a lifeline for many geographically-isolated communities. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern that will provide an overview of the pre-published TCRP Report 238: Quantitative Procedures for Designing and Operating Ferry Services. The report presents guidance for scheduled and fixed-route transit services and facilities that serve passengers and vehicles. Presenters will define the capacity of a ferry system and its challenges and provide quantitative procedures for designing and operating ferry services.

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.

TRB Webinar: Using Ultra-High Performance Concrete for Bridges April 12, 2023 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 0.00 0.00

TRB Webinar: Using Ultra-High Performance Concrete for Bridges

 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, April 12, 2023 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 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.

TRB Webinar: Overcoming Policy Challenges to Implementing Priced Managed Lanes April 17, 2023 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 0.00 1.25

Priced managed lane projects that use pricing as a demand management tool are facing increased political and policy resistance to their implementation. There may be a general anti-road pricing sentiment in certain localities or concerns that advancing road pricing prioritizes automobile travel over other transit options. TRB will host a webinar on Monday, April 17, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Eastern that will question why we implement priced managed lanes and changing goals for implementation. Presenters will share the value propositions of priced managed lanes, equity programs that help implementation, and specific strategies for communicating environmental and travel demand benefits.

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

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: Guide Specifications—Constructing Slurry Seals, Scrub Seals, and Tack Coats April 19, 2023 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 0.00 0.00

Slurry seals, scrub seals, and tack coats are a means to pavement preservation, extending service life, and overall performance. However, there is no nationally accepted guidance on their construction. TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern that will present findings from a recent study and construction guide specifications that have been developed to help agencies fill gaps in existing construction specifications. The construction guides that will be shared by the presenters are currently in review by the AASHTO Committee on Materials and Pavements.

This webinar is based on NCHRP Project 14-44: Guide Specifications for the Construction of Slurry Seals, Scrub Seals, and Tack Coats.

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

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: Remaining In-Service Life of Culverts and Other Geotechnical Assets April 24, 2023 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 1.50 0.00

When developing geotechnical asset management programs, there is a great interest in methods used to assess the condition of various assets to allow for trade-off analysis and budget allocation. TRB will host a webinar on Monday, April 24, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that will focus on qualitative models to assess conditional and performance of in-service assets and forecast remaining service life for geotechnical management applications. Presenters will share current practices and gaps for assessing the condition of culverts and other geotechnical assets.  

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.

TRB Webinar: Resilient Freight Planning—Lessons from Ukraine and Puerto Rico April 25, 2023 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 1.50 0.00

Our collective conception and approach to resilient freight planning is being altered by increased frequency of events. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Eastern that will explore the unique recovery challenges in Ukraine during the Russian invasion and Puerto Rico in the aftermath of hurricanes Maria and Fiona and how they can inform the planning of resilient supply chains both nationally and internationally. Presenters will share current adaptation strategies, terminology and strategies used in freight resiliency planning, and the continuing needs of Ukraine and Puerto Rico.

This webinar features research from NCFRP Report 30: Making U.S. Ports Resilient as Part of Extended Intermodal Supply Chains, Case Study of the Transportation Sector's Response to and Recovery from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita as published in Transportation Research Record, and Emergency Logistics Issues Affecting the Response to Katrina: A Synthesis and Preliminary Suggestions for Improvement.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Intermodal Freight Transport.

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. 

TRB Webinar: Truck Parking Strategies, Technologies, and Partnerships May 02, 2023 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 1.50 1.25

Lack of adequate accommodation for truck parking along major freight corridors challenges transportation agencies and the trucking industry. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern that will provide a better understanding of the process for developing a truck parking information system along with successful strategies employed by leading agencies, technologies that might be considered to support sharing parking availability, and case studies of systems that may be transferable to other agencies. Presenters will share potential strategies for monitoring, ITS design, overcoming legal barriers, and funding mechanisms.

This webinar is based on NCHRP Project 20-68A, Scan 20-02: Successful Approaches for Facilitating Truck Parking Accommodation Along Major Freight Corridors.

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

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: Deploying AI Applications for Asset Management May 03, 2023 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM U.S. Eastern 1.50 0.00 1.50 0.00

Are you effective in deploying and managing Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications? TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern that will share three successful applications of AI projects on asset management. These may help departments of transportation (DOTs) rethink how they manage their assets at scale in the age of AI. Presenters will share how to apply state-of-the-art AI algorithms with a positive return on investment, how to anticipate the pitfalls of these algorithms, and how to improve asset management efficiency.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing.

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.