Consensus and Advisory Studies Division

The Consensus and Advisory Studies Division conducts consensus and advisory studies at the request of the U.S. Congress, executive branch agencies, states, and other sponsors.

CONSENSUS AND ADVISORY STUDIES

With the guidance of committees drawn from the nation’s leading experts, the Consensus and Advisory Studies group produces reports examining complex and controversial transportation issues. Studies cover all modes of transportation and a variety of safety, economic, environmental, and research policy issues. The U.S. Congress and the executive branch have adopted many recommendations from the reports, attesting to the substantive value of the studies. The TRB Executive Committee’s Subcommittee on Planning and Policy Review provides oversight for the unit. All completed consensus reports, dating from 1982, are posted on the TRB website.

Two-page overview of TRB's policy work

Contact:
Tom Menzies
Director, Consensus and Advisory Studies
Transportation Research Board
500 5th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
202-334-1837
tmenzies@nas.edu