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TRB @trb.org · 1d

TCRP serves as one of the principal means for the public transportation industry can develop innovative near-term solutions to meet demands placed on it.

Roan Bennett of Cambridge Systematics shared why he values the program. American Public Transportation Association

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Gaël @gaellebris.bsky.social · 4d

@trb.org has released our ACRP #Research Report 269: Enhancing #Airport Access with Emerging #Mobility: buff.ly/bL6s37R. The new guidance addresses all modes and techs from CAVs to mass transit to AAM (and even cableways & vessels). ✈️ #airports #airtravel #aviation #infrastructure #transportation

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TRB @trb.org · 3d

Submit an #abstract for presentation at the TRB Symposium on #Aviation Innovation and Research! Share your expertise on airport planning, infrastructure, and technology

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TRB @trb.org · 4d

If your company is sending more than four people to the #TRBAM then increase your organization's visibility and maximize your budget by becoming a Patron. Select the patron package that right for you.

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TRB @trb.org · 7d

Know before you mow! Get the latest on roadside landscape design, asset management, and maintenance with examples from Tennessee and Washington state on Oct 6. Register to join the #TRBwebinar!

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TRB @trb.org · 8d

Know before you mow! Get the latest on roadside landscape design, asset management, and maintenance with
🧰 Davey Resource Group, Inc.
🍀 Tennessee DOT
🌲 Washington State DOT
❓ Pima County
on Oct 6. Register to join the #TRBwebinar!

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TRB @trb.org · 8d

The U.S. economy relies on CMV drivers. The @nationalacademies.org 2016 report on fatigue/health/safety for commercial motor vehicle drivers recommended data, research, & tech to understand crash risks. How far have we come?

Find resources for the transportation #workforce buff.ly/s1WZkNM

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Graham James @grahamjames.bsky.social · 9d

Happy #TCRPday!

TCRP is the Transit Cooperative Research Program, a really useful resource on issues the US transit (= public transport) sector is tackling and the practical solutions that are out there.

grahamjames.co.uk/happy-tcrp-d...

@apta-info.bsky.social @trb.org #TCRP

Happy TCRP Day! All about the USA’s Transit Cooperative Research Program

Graham celebrates a superb and ever-growing resource for public transport planning

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TRB @trb.org · 9d

Learn more about the power of public transportation research on #TCRP day!

To celebrate, we're hosting a live recording of @transitunplugged.com all about emerging tech for transit customer experience!

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TRB @trb.org · 10d

🚗💥 Teens are most at risk for crashes during their first 6 months of driving. One glance away from the road for just 2 seconds can multiply crash risk by 5x or more! #TeenDriver #DistractedDriving #RoadSafety #EyesOnTheRoad

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TRB @trb.org · 10d

Register now for the world’s largest transportation research conference! The 105th #TRBAM will be held January 11 - 15, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

Save up to 22% on registration fees and get the best selection of hotels before they start filling up.

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TRB @trb.org · 14d

A new TR News will be out soon! Subscribe to get a link right in your inbox as soon as it's out!

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TRB @trb.org · 15d

Traditional lagging indicators—such as annual injury rates—offer a limited view of #workforcesafety. To shift toward prevention, many organizations are adopting leading indicators that capture proactive #safety measures before incidents occur:

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TRB @trb.org · 16d

To improve nighttime road safety, automated inventory of street assets, like streetlights, can be performed with high precision using computer vision tools.

See the latest report on #AI and #transportation #safety, via TRB's #NCHRP and University of Washington: buff.ly/Rz4hG1p

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TRB @trb.org · 16d

🥳 Help #ACRP commemorate its 20th anniversary with an insider’s look at ACRP’s role in advancing practical, responsive solutions & sharing impact stories virtually on Sept 26 from 1:00 – 1:45 PM ET with special guests, trivia, prizes, and more! Register today!
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TRB @trb.org · 17d

Transportation leaders encounter multiple situations daily that require decision making. TRB's #NCHRP has a new guide that combines practical advice and experiences from transportation agency executives, with the latest findings from cognitive science: buff.ly/QxXy3PW

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TRB @trb.org · 17d

Congrats Chris Hendrickson of @cmu.edu - the 2025 recipient of TRB's Roy W. Crum Award!

In his 50-year career, he's authored 📑 290 peer-reviewed publications, 📕 8 books, 10 edited volumes, 🙋taught hundreds & guided 40 doctoral students.

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TRB @trb.org · 18d

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TRB @trb.org · 18d

Join us on Oct 1 for #TCRP Day with a live recording of @transitunplugged.com with Paul Comfort, featuring Matthew Daus of Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP and Sarah Meyer of @wmata.com.

We'll be focused on the theme of emerging tech to enhance the transit #CustomerExperience
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TRB @trb.org · 18d

TRB's #ACRP has received an Award of Excellence for "two decades of transformative contributions to the aviation industry" from the Michigan Aeronautics Commission and @michigandot.bsky.social.

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TRB @trb.org · 22d

TCRP Day is a great chance to connect with colleagues in advancing #PublicTransportation research! If you know someone who has applied #TCRP research to their job or served on a project panel, invite them to share their experience with others on Oct 1!

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TRB @trb.org · 22d

🔁 Commingling ADA paratransit & microtransit trips isn’t just efficient—it’s impactful.
Surveyed agencies reported up to a 150% boost in productivity and cost savings up to 20% after integrating services with smart tech. #TransitTech

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TRB @trb.org · 23d

Submit an #abstract for presentation at the TRB Symposium on Aviation Innovation and Research! Share your expertise on #AAM infrastructure, integration, viability, and more.

#drone

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TRB @trb.org · 23d

@nationalacademies.org 2025 report "Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work" is one of many resources available at our Transportation Workforce Collection:

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#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #TheFutureofWork

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TRB @trb.org · 24d

Turnover in long-distance trucking is HIGH.

If you want to find out why, we need to changes in data collection & analysis. Our report calls for better data & deeper research before smart changes can be made.

#ThankATrucker #TruckDriverAppreciationWeek
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Pay and Working Conditions in the Long-Distance Truck and Bus Industries: Assessing for Effects on Driver Safety and Retention

Read online, download a free PDF, or order a copy in print or as an eBook.

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