As state departments of transportation accelerate digital transformation and AI readiness, effective data governance has become the cornerstone for ensuring data quality, integration, and trust across transportation systems. TRB hosted a webinar on Friday, May 8, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern that highlighted insights from NCHRP Project 20-44(48) Peer Exchanges on Data Management and Governance Practices, which convened DOT leaders nationwide to explore strategies for establishing and sustaining robust data governance programs. The session also examined key issues identified during the peer exchanges and their implications for advancing data governance across agencies. Presenters shared a brief project overview and moderated a discussion with DOT data officers who participated in the peer exchanges.
This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program.
The slides are available. Please visit the webinar details page to access the recording.
 
Webinar agenda and presenters

• Project overview and key findings – Andrew Graettinger, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
• Moderated panel discussion with DOT data officers
• Chad Baker, Caltrans
• Caitlyn Mabry, NCDOT
• Benjamin McCulloch, TxDOT
• Question and answer session moderated by Steve Towns, e.Republic Inc.

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.
 
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants can:

• Identify core components and maturity levels of effective data governance programs in state DOTs
• Evaluate practical strategies for improving data quality, integration, and stewardship across diverse systems
• Establish approaches to measure, communicate, and sustain the value of data governance initiatives over time

 
Professional Development Hours
This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.
American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits
This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.