• Land Use and Transportation Policies for a Sustainable Future

    Even though there are tremendous uncertainties in the timing and evolution path of the Autonomous Vehicles (AV) technology, it may become a likely reality within most MPOs' long-range regional transportation plan horizon of twenty years. Yet a recent survey of the largest MPOs in the US indicates only one of them "even mentions driverless, automated, […]

  • Advanced Project Bundling: Overcoming Hurdles

    Advanced project bundling https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/innovation/everydaycounts/edc_5/project_bundling.cfm consists of planning and awarding similar projects to leverage all economies of scale throughout project delivery, while also achieving important program goals. Project bundling isn't new, so why are the techniques promoted in Every Day Counts round five https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/innovation/everydaycounts/edc_5/ referred to as "advanced"? This FHWA-sponsored webinar series will detail more effective […]

  • Understanding Pavements – Centering Seams – Maintaining Centreline Joints in Asphalt Pavements

    Deteriorating centerline joints are a maintenance challenge for many highway agencies. TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern to explore centerline joint practices used by transportation agencies. Presenters will identify ways to reduce the need for maintenance and improve the maintenance activity itself. Presenters will also discuss innovative […]

  • Using Artificial Intelligence to Predict Deterioration of Highway Bridges

    Often, advanced sensor technologies can assess highway bridge infrastructure. TRB will host a webinar on Monday, February 22, 2021 from 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning (DL) may be used to predict the deterioration of bridges. Presenters will discuss recent case studies related to the application of AI in […]

  • Video Solutions That Go the Distance – Connected technology for safer, more efficient public transport networks

    Whether you operate a public transport or logistics network, its success relies on high levels of team collaboration to protect people, property and assets. The right technology ecosystem ensures networks are operating at their most efficient. KEY LEARNING POINTS: * Explore: find out how technology unified by a common platform built to empower users can […]

  • FHWA Value Capture Strategies Webinars

    FHWA is hosting a series of Value Capture Strategies webinars beginning on March 10, 2021. The webinar series will detail the Value Capture techniques promoted in the Federal Highway Administration’s Every Day Counts (EDC-5) initiative. Register now https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Fconnectdot.connectsolutions.com%2Fadmin%2Fshow-event-catalog%3Ffolder-id%3D1302319094&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.aimen%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7C7ee241fbe1fb42d0bc3008d8c6bfd350%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C0%7C637477874489260227%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=B3HCN1kL6PCiskKFvcIGCCy9g27ksJWWFKUEIYQkgbU%3D&reserved=0 This year’s series focuses on the intersection of Innovative Finance and Innovative Project Delivery Tools. These webinars […]

  • FHWA Value Capture Strategies Webinar: Introduction to Transportation Utility Fees: Maintaining Local Roads, Trails and other Transportation Primer

    FHWA is hosting a series of Value Capture Strategies webinars. The webinar series will detail the Value Capture techniques promoted in the Federal Highway Administration’s Every Day Counts (EDC-5) initiative. Register now https://connectdotcqpub1.connectsolutions.com/content/connect/c1/7/en/events/event/shared/1112389207/event_landing.html?sco-id=1302281256 This webinar rolls out the Transportation Utility Fees/Road Maintenance Fees Primer. This primer introduces the concept of TUFs and how they can […]

  • Information Resources Exchange Group (IREG) – 118th Meeting

    The 118th-meeting of the Information Resources Exchange Group (IREG) is scheduled for:WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10 2021 (1.00 PM Eastern) We will have a special guest presentation from the folks at Mapbox https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Fwww.mapbox.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.aimen%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7C2a7b22c2186243a943b608d8d90525f5%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C1%7C637497963420178599%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ZAtEWvoioB3GHtdr6NcURE6YGsXuLa6Tj3UYJc7oZ14%3D&reserved=0 . We'll hear about all the amazing features that Mapbox Studio https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Fwww.mapbox.com%2Fmapbox-studio&data=04%7C01%7Cdavid.aimen%40ejb.rutgers.edu%7C2a7b22c2186243a943b608d8d90525f5%7Cb92d2b234d35447093ff69aca6632ffe%7C1%7C1%7C637497963420188595%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=UNFe7sg7MQ9TY1fTW1Ap4Yu4A62AUG6cnMNiVsmp788%3D&reserved=0 has to offer and how you can quickly make your own styled […]

  • 10th Annual International Portable Emission Measurement Systems Conference

    The Portable Emission Measurement System (PEMS) annual conference gathers leaders and top researchers from industry, government and academia to discuss the application and significance of PEMS in emission and fuels research. The theme of this year’s conference is "From the Laboratory to the Real World: Understanding Community Impacts". Topics covered often include the latest developments […]

  • Advancing the Marine Transportation System through Automation and Autonomous Technologies: Trends, Applications, and Challenges

    Convened by Transportation Research Board's Marine Group Technical Activities Committees and the Marine Board Sponsored by U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System This sixth biennial conference in partnership with the U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System (CMTS) will showcase current and emerging innovative science and technologies related to maritime transportation. Join your colleagues […]