As part of the SHRP2 Tuesdays Webinar Series, TRB conducted a webinar on January 21, 2014 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm ET that explored the SHRP 2 research that documents the process used to improve the practice of freight demand modeling and freight data. The webinar highlighted the fundamental changes in freight modeling, data, and data collection that could help public and private sector decision-makers make better and more informed decisions. The
Research Report and the companion
Strategic Plan are available on the TRB website.
View the
recorded webinar.
There was no fee to attend this webinar or other webinars in the SHRP 2 Series; however, participants must register in advance. A certificate for 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH) will be provided to attendees who register and attend the webinar as an individual. This webinar is approved by the American Institute of Certified Planners for 1.5 Certification Maintenance Credits.
While the state of freight demand modeling and freight data has been relatively stable during the past several decades, promising developments based on new information technologies may greatly improve transportation planners’ access to freight data. Examples include global positioning system data from trucks and (potentially) private supply chain data that could be aggregated for public sector planning purposes.
This webinar is intended for a diverse audience of academia, public sector practitioners, and private industry interested in furthering the science and application of freight demand modeling and forecasting.
Webinar Presenters:
- Patrick Anater, CDM Smith
- Ed Strocko, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
- Matt Hardy, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
Moderated by: David Plazak,
Transportation Research Board
Webinar Outline:
- Part 1: Overview of the SHRP 2 mission, the SHRP 2 research program, and objectives of the Capacity focus area
- Part 2: Project presentation by the Principal Investigator, Patrick Anater
- Part 3: Related FHWA research and planned implementation activities for this SHRP 2 project
- Part 4: Question and answer session
The first 60 minutes of the webinar was for presentations and the final 30 minutes was reserved for audience questions.
Learning Objectives:
- To learn about an organizational approach to achieving improved freight data sets and freight modeling practices.
- To learn about freight planning and forecasting tools, data, and techniques to support infrastructure planning that integrates the complex logistics practices of the freight industry and leads to more informed investment decisions.
- To learn about a strategic plan to advance a broad new direction for: improving freight planning; promoting continuous innovation for breakthrough solutions to freight analytical and data needs; and fostering a collaborative approach for private, public, and academic stakeholders.
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Registration Information:
This webinar is sponsored by SHRP 2, and no fee is associated with registering for this webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Professional Development Hour Information:
A certificate for 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH) will be provided to Professional Engineers (PEs) who register and attend the webinar as an individual. For groups, only the person that registers and attends the session will receive a PDH certificate.
Individuals registered as Florida PEs are required to email Reggie Gillum (
RGillum@nas.edu), with their license number.
This webinar was developed in December 2013. TRB has met the standards and requirements of the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to RCEP by TRB. Certificates of Completion will be issued to individuals who register for and attend the entire webinar session. Complaints about registered providers may be sent to RCEP, PO Box 1686, Clemson, SC, 29633. Website:
www.RCEP.net.
American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits:
This webinar is approved by the American Institute of Certified Planners for 1.5 Certification Maintenance Credits. Please make sure that you register for this session and log-in using the link that TRB provides to your email account. We use this as your record that you attended this session. TRB only maintains the records of attendees who use their email address to log into the webinar, and cannot verify attendance of individuals who view the webinar without personally logging into the session.
To report your CM credits, visit
planning.org/CM
- Login using your ID# and password
- Select My CM log
- Select Add Credits
- Under Browse you have the option of searching by Date, Provider, or Distance Education and using the search box to type in the name of the event or activity and clicking go
- A pop-up box will appear. If this is a multi-part event you will have the option to select from a list of activities
- Please rate, add a comment (optional), and click on the Ethics statement and answer
- Click submit and the CM credits should appear in your CM log
If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact
AICPCM@planning.org.
Registration questions? Contact Reggie Gillum at
RGillum@nas.edu.
This Summary Last Modified On: 1/22/2014