Spotlight on Industry Hot Topics

Some 28 sessions and workshops will focus on industry hot topics. Use the online program to view all spotlight sessions and start building your schedule out today!

Your Source for PDH & AICP Credits

Keep track of your Professional Development Hours (PDH) and Certification Maintenance AICP (CM) credits through TRB’s printed program, online program, and mobile app. To earn credits, you must keep your own attendance records. 

The mobile app will be available in mid-December. At that time you will be able to sync information from your personal itinerary and PDHs in the mobile app with your personal itinerary and PDHs in the online program. For details, open the mobile app, tap the “More” icon on the home page, then tap “Mobile App Help."

Countering Misinformation and Sharing Science Effectively

The rapid spread of misinformation and disinformation can erode public trust in science and undermine sound decision-making informed by research and evidence. The National Academies have launched a new resource to showcase our extensive body of work on how to counter misinformation and improve science communication.

Secure Your Transportation Networks

Extreme weather, global pandemics, and terrorism are all ongoing looming threats for all modes of transportation. Make sure you have the culture, planning, and processes in place to keep your systems secure. Find resources in TRB's updated blog post.

Paying for Transportation Use More Fairly

Many states are exploring road usage charge (RUC) programs as they seek sustainable alternatives to the fuel tax.

Road Usage Charge Guide (NCHRP WebResource 2), from TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program, was published online this past week. It offers a collection of RUC resources, best practices, and sample communication materials for anyone who wants to study RUC or move RUC forward in their state.

In addition, save the date to join the conversation on integrating managed lanes into transportation systems at TRB's Symposium on Managed Lanes on August 12-14 in Irvine, CA. 

"Full-Scale Evaluation of Electrically Conductive Asphalt Pavements for Deicing Applications" (TRB's Transportation Research Record). Developing an efficient, cost-effective, electrically heated pavement system designed to melt away snow and ice from roadways and airfields is detailed. Rowan University also summarizes the research.

"Only around 10% of plastics in the United States is recycled," noted The New York Times, citing a National Academies/TRB concensus report in a guest opinion article about how it's not too late to fix the country's recycling systems.

"Art in the San Diego airport costs just over 2 cents for each passenger who boards a plane," notes KPBS San Diego, citing a 2020 report from TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program.

"Researchers are using artificial intelligence and aerial imaging to make Florida's school zones safer," reports TechXplore, citing TRB's Transportation Research Record.