The Research in Progress (RIP) database provides access to information on current transportation research and highlights what other institutions are working on. Together, RIP and TRID (an integrated database of transportation research) are essential tools for developing research problem statements, preparing and responding to requests for proposals (RFPs), and planning future projects. TRB hosted a webinar on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern that guided participants on how to search RIP and TRID to find ongoing and recently completed research. The presenter demonstrated how to create an account, enter and update project records, and ensure compliance with US DOT’s Public Access Plan requirements.

This webinar was a follow-on to:

1. TRB Webinar: Using the Research in Progress Database
2. TRB Webinar: Maximizing the Power of the Research in Progress (RIP) Database
3. TRB Webinar: TRID—Your Lifelong Learning Tool for Transportation Research

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Executive Office.

The slides are available.
 
Webinar agenda and presenters

• Content presented by Bill McLeod, Transportation Research Board
• Question and answer session moderated by Amanda Laib, Idaho Department of Transportation

The first 40 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 20 minutes were reserved for audience questions.
 
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Find research in both the RIP and TRID databases
• Acquire, access, and enter records into the RIP data entry system
• Modify or delete existing records as projects end

 
Credit Information
There were no continuing education credits associated with this webinar.