Rural providers face the inherent challenge of covering large service areas with low population densities, long distances to meet basic needs, and isolated pockets of poverty. As suburban microtransit has proliferated across the U.S. and been positively received by riders, rural providers are considering whether microtransit is a solution that could work for them. TRB […]
Join the SafeHighways.org Safety Service Patrol (SSP) Idea Sharing Network for a virtual peer-to-peer discussion focused on SSP Training on Tuesday, June 16th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time. This interactive session is designed to encourage open conversation and collaboration among SSP professionals from across the country. Participants are invited to share training […]
The FHWA Center for Local Aid Support (CLAS) team is the conduit for connecting Local agencies, Tribes and Federal Land Management Agencies to innovative market-ready deployment opportunities that can be used on our nation's highways to save lives, project delivery time, and money. Through Innovation Exchange webinars, we are bringing cutting-edge transportation leaders to the […]
Traffic Management Systems (TMSs) infrastructures have traditionally been designed, operated, or managed as a closed system. They leverage the information sharing from other systems, their agency, systems external to their agency, or other interests. The exchange and utilization of data heightens the vulnerability of the TMS to potential cyber threats and attacks. In addition, the […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Office of Operations is collaborating with the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE) to host a bimonthly webinar series on road weather management (RWM). These webinars, called the Road Weather Spotlight Series, align with the mission of the FHWA RWM Program to inform stakeholders and improve highway […]
The RAC meeting consists of three days of unsurpassed networking opportunities and educational sessions, focused on research issues and activities at the national level for the transportation industry. This is your opportunity to come meet your state DOT, FHWA, and TRB research partners, while building relationships and showcasing your state and region's achievements in transportation […]
Street Trees and infrastructure are often framed as having a mutually destructive relationship. This talk by licensed NJ Tree Expert John Linson starts by covering major road reconstruction projects before focusing on individual tree preservation techniques and replacement. Attendees will discover that with tree-minded planning and proper selection and planting, street trees and infrastructure can […]
The SAFE (Streets Are For Everyone) Network and the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition, will host a webinar, "Building Safer Transportation Networks Through Trail Connectivity." A panel, moderated by Tiffany R. Robinson, Trails & Active Mobility Director, NJBWC, will include: Elise Bremer-Nei, AICP/PP, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, NJDOT Michael J. Manzella, AICP, Director of […]
This webinar will focus on Opportunities for Traffic Management Systems (TMSs) to Use Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML). This webinar is part of Traffic Management Center Pooled Fund Study project to share information on traffic management system (TMS) emerging topics and an ongoing series focused on sharing information on emerging traffic management system (TMS) topics being […]
Artificial intelligence is showing up everywhere — and your community’s administrative work is no exception. Whether you’re drafting public notices, summarizing lengthy technical documents, or troubleshooting a field challenge, AI tools can save you real time and help you do more with less. This course is designed to introduce local government and public works professionals […]