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Gaël @gaellebris.bsky.social · 2d

@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 · 1d

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 · 3d

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 · 5d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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?

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Graham James @grahamjames.bsky.social · 7d

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

grahamjames.co.uk

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TRB @trb.org · 7d

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 · 8d

🚗💥 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 · 8d

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

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TRB @trb.org · 12d

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 · 13d

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 · 14d

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 · 14d

🥳 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 · 15d

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 · 15d

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 · 16d

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TRB @trb.org · 16d

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 · 16d

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 · 20d

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 · 20d

🔁 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 · 21d

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 · 21d

@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 · 22d

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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TRB @trb.org · 22d

Resilience planning is crucial for transit agencies to maintain community service during adverse events. They are finding opportunities as well as challenges as they seek to potentially transition to zero-emission transit bus fleets.

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