Perpetual pavement adoption requires rethinking traditional asphalt pavement design. Unlike flexible pavements that are designed to fail through cracking or rutting after a certain traffic level, perpetual pavements are engineered to prevent fatigue cracking and structural rutting, limiting distresses to the surface layer where they can be renewed every 18 – 20 years. TRB will host a webinar on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern that will introduce the concepts needed to complete a design and highlight how agencies are applying them to design perpetual highway asphalt pavements. Presenters will also share how one agency developed an experimental plan to support the construction of perpetual airfield asphalt pavement.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Asphalt Pavement Design and Construction.
The registration fee is $100. Purchase a webinar package for discounted pricing. Complimentary registration is available for employees of TRB sponsors, standing technical committee chairs, involved CRP panel members, media, congressional staff, and TRB or National Academies staff. Visit MyTRB.org for details.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

The Association of Flight Attendants-Communications Workers of America (AFA-CWA) results surveyed nearly 5,000 flight attendants across 30 air carriers. The survey, released in 2021, showed that 50% of respondents witnessed misconduct during boarding procedures and 13% witnessed misconduct in the gate area, indicating that many unruly incidents on the aircraft begin before boarding. TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that will provide practical guidance for reducing and responding to incidents of disruptive and unruly behavior in an airport setting. Presenters will offer a structured approach to understanding root causes, prevention and mitigation strategies, coordinated response, and post-incident analysis.
This webinar is based on ACRP Research Report 280: Reducing and Managing Disruptive and Unruly Behavior in 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.

TRID helps researchers locate solutions to problems, avoid duplication of work, save resources, and satisfies Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements to consult TRB’s TRIS Databases to identify ongoing or previously completed research on a given topic. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern that will explain why TRID is the single best place to start your transportation research. Attendees will learn how to start with a broad or basic keyword search and learn to use the specific features to refine the results. Precision search tools will be covered, and attendees will know how to share or export the most relevant results they've identified.
This webinar is a follow on to:

• TRB Webinar: Find Transportation Research That is Happening Today
• TRB Webinar: TRID—Your Lifelong Learning Tool for Transportation Research

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Executive Office.
There is no fee to attend this webinar. Registration is required.
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Agency engagement in automated vehicle deployments and greater national alignment in policy and regulations can improve safety, accessibility, and economic outcomes. TRB will host a webinar on Monday, April 6, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern that will examine recent experiences from states advancing and deploying automated driving systems (ADS) and automated vehicle (AV) technologies, including how differences in policy, implementation, and regulatory frameworks influence innovation, pilot programs, and interstate collaboration. The session will also explore how varying approaches affect partnerships with industry and efforts to ensure compatibility across state lines.
This webinar is based on NCHRP Project 20-68, Domestic Scan 23-02: Recent Experiences in Advancing and Deploying Automated Vehicle Technologies.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program.
The registration fee is $100. Purchase a webinar package for discounted pricing. Complimentary registration is available for employees of TRB sponsors, standing technical committee chairs, involved CRP panel members, media, congressional staff, and TRB or National Academies staff. Visit MyTRB.org for details.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

Maintaining airfield electrical systems safely can be challenging for airport staff if they haven’t been properly trained. TRB will host a webinar on Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern that will provide guidance and best practices from ACRP WebResource 20: Safe Maintenance of Airfield Electrical Systems for Small Airports, with a focus on practical, accessible approaches for small-hub, non-hub, reliever, and general aviation airports. Presenters will introduce key management considerations; highlight useful tools and resources; describe methods for recognizing hazards and mitigating risks; and share curriculum outlines and job aids to support safe and effective system maintenance.
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.

As agencies seek to harness AI to enhance safety, strengthen system performance, and support data-driven decision-making, the need for reliable data and clear governance frameworks is increasingly urgent. TRB will host a webinar on Friday, April 10, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern that will examine how AI is being applied across transportation systems. From identifying potential security risks at airports to predicting high-risk roadway locations and detecting trespassers along rail corridors, strong data governance is foundational to these efforts. Presenters will share case studies highlighting successes, challenges, and lessons learned as they advance AI-readiness and strengthen data governance in a rapidly evolving environment.
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.

Open-book pricing is widely recognized as a key benefit of construction manager/general contractor (CMGC) and progressive design-build (PDB) delivery. By enabling agencies and contractors to negotiate construction pricing after award using transparent cost information, open-book approaches are intended to foster collaboration, manage risk, and build confidence in the final agreed price. TRB will host a webinar on Monday, April 13, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern that will examine how agencies both structure and manage open-book price negotiations in practice, with a focus on processes, documentation, and risk considerations. Presenters will discuss key elements that should be included in CMGC and PDB solicitations and preconstruction services contracts to support effective and transparent price development.
This webinar is based on NCHRP Synthesis 653: Open-Book Pricing Practices for Construction Manager/General Contractor and Progressive Design-Build Projects.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program.
The registration fee is $60. Purchase a webinar package for discounted pricing. Complimentary registration is available for employees of TRB sponsors, standing technical committee chairs, involved CRP panel members, media, congressional staff, and TRB or National Academies staff. Visit MyTRB.org for details.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

Low-volume and rural roads make up the largest share of transportation infrastructure in nearly every country, including the United States, and they are often vulnerable to extreme weather events and sudden increases in heavy traffic. Technological advancements and engineering techniques offer practical solutions to improve the functionality, structural capacity, and resilience of these critical networks. TRB will host a webinar on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern that will highlight graduate research focused on engineered and technology-driven solutions for low-volume and rural roads. Presenters will provide findings from a road embankment case study in permafrost areas, discuss the use of digital twins to support safer and smarter low-volume road networks, and share lessons learned from implementing an innovative engineered solution to enhance slope stability.
This webinar is the second part of a webinar series for graduate students to showcase their research work on low volume and rural roads. The first part, Advancing Unpaved Roads and Airfields Through Graduate Research, was held on September 29, 2025.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Low Volume and Rural Roads.
There is no fee to attend this webinar. Registration is required.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

Airports, while physically located within individual states, operate as instruments of commerce subject to federal jurisdiction as part of the national transportation system. This duality requires airports to navigate multiple layers of laws and regulations. It is particularly significant in the context of cannabis, where some states have legalized the substance for certain uses while federal law continues to prohibit it. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern that will provide insight into the legal impacts to airports from the legalization of cannabis by identifying key issues and corresponding legal guidance.
This webinar is based on ACRP Legal Research Digest 49: Legal Impacts to Airports from State Legalization of Cannabis.
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.

Ensuring the safety and security of customers is a core responsibility of public transit agencies, and perceptions of personal safety strongly influence travel behavior. Concerns about assaults and fear while traveling or waiting for service can deter transit use, while research suggests that improving feelings of security could increase ridership. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern that will highlight practical strategies and real-world experiences from transit agency leaders who have taken action to strengthen security and reduce the likelihood of assaults. The session will feature findings and tools from two TCRP studies, including a transit security guide, a mitigation interactive matrix, and a social media toolkit designed to support agencies in their efforts. Presenters will share their research and perspectives and discuss lessons learned from implementing measures to improve security for passengers and transit workers.
This webinar is based on TCRP Research Report 258: Mitigation Strategies for Deterring Transit Assaults and TCRP Synthesis 184: Improving Transit Customer Perception of Personal Security.
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.

State transportation agencies are required to collect and analyze safety-related and other data under federal law, and that information is frequently used in public outreach, safety studies, litigation, and responses to public records requests. The collection, retention, and release of this data are subject to recordkeeping requirements, privacy considerations, 23 USC 407, and other state and federal laws. TRB will host a webinar on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern that will examine the legal implications associated with data collected in the normal course of agency business and explore how those requirements affect day-to-day technical and programmatic activities. Presenters will review key legal concepts, outline regulatory considerations, and offer practical strategies for navigating data collection, retention, and disclosure requirements.
This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Safety, Risk Management and Tort Liability.
The registration fee is $60. Purchase a webinar package for discounted pricing. Complimentary registration is available for employees of TRB sponsors, standing technical committee chairs, involved CRP panel members, media, congressional staff, and TRB or National Academies staff. Visit MyTRB.org for details.
A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.