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ACPA backs report calling for more funding for interstate highways
The Transportation Research Board report states interstate funding needs to double or triple to build and replace pavements and bridges for future traffic.
April 23, 2019
Roadbuilding
TRB webinar to delve into methods for determining whether roadway will sustain super heavy load
The impacts of superheavy load (SHL) movement on flexible pavements â and processes for best handling that â will be the subject of a free upcoming Transportation Research Board webinar. Itâs part of a U.S. Federal Highway Administration-sponsored research project. SHL hauling units are much larger and heavier than standard trucks and may [âŚ]
March 19, 2019
Roadbuilding
TRB releases study on innovative materials, technologies for bridge construction
A study released by the Transportation Research Board says, innovative materials and technologies are reducing bridge maintenance. Read more on this.
February 20, 2019
Roadbuilding
Release of TRB report on future of interstate system invites live/webcast feedback
The TRB will release to the public its report regarding actions needed to upgrade and restore the interstate highway system. Learn more about the event here.
December 4, 2018
Roadbuilding
TRB webinar to cover road striping â âcontinuous access priced managed lanesâ
TRB webinar will focus on continuous access priced managed lanes in California, Washington, and Minnesota. Find out how to get involved on Equipment World.
August 22, 2018
Roadbuilding
TRB offers webinar on pavement recycling techniques March 22
If youâre interested in pavement recycling techniques, check out this upcoming webinar from the Transportation Research Board (TRB). It will feature research from the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)âs Research Report 863: Material Properties of Cold In-Place Recycled and Full-Depth Reclamation Asphalt Concrete. The webinar will be from 2 to 3:30 pm ET on Thursday, [âŚ]
February 22, 2018
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TRB publishes transportation worker safety videos
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) published a series of videos approximately one hour long that highlight a transportation worker safety analysis done by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, according to Safety & Health. Weâve embedded each of the three videos below, but you can also check out the whole series at this link. Faculty members from the [âŚ]
October 30, 2017
Roadbuilding
Caltrans Director Dougherty named TRB executive committee chair
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) has named California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Director Malcolm Dougherty as chairman of its executive committee. Dougherty will begin serving his one-year term in the position Jan. 12, but will first become vice chairman of the executive committee Nov. 29. Dr. Marcia McNutt, president of the National Academy of Sciences [âŚ]
December 6, 2016
Roadbuilding
National Operations Center of Excellence, TRB sponsor transportation student video contest
The National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB) are sponsoring a âWhy Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO)â contest for students in the field or considering entering the field. The organizations are seeking submissions from students of a 30 to 60 second video explaining why TSMO matters them as future [âŚ]
November 22, 2016
Roadbuilding
Mississippi DOT engineer wins TRB highway design and construction award
Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) engineer W. Griffin Sullivan is a co-winner of the Transportation Research Boardâs (TRB) 2015 Best Practice Ready Paper Award for research on highway design and construction techniques. TRBâs Design and Construction Group selected the paper detailing methods for improving highway base layer design and construction. The organization will present the [âŚ]
December 7, 2015
Roadbuilding
Michigan DOT Director Steudle to receive TRB distinguished service award
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) has selected Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Director Kirk Steudle to receive its 2015 W.N. Carey, Jr., Distinguished Service Award. TRB is recognizing Steudle because he has provided âoutstanding service in transportation research, including being a national leader in the development of connected vehicle technology, and service to TRBâ. The [âŚ]
September 24, 2015
Roadbuilding
TRB webinar to cover roundabout design and effectiveness
The Transportation Research Board (TRB) has scheduled a webinar to cover roundabout construction and illumination, in addition to a review of 20 years of roundabout design research and practice. The webinar is set for June 1, 1-3 p.m. eastern. âWebinar presenters will highlight how international research and practice influenced United States designs and design heuristics, how [âŚ]
May 26, 2015
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