🚗💥 Teens are most at risk for crashes during their first 6 months of driving. One glance away from the road for just 2 seconds can multiply crash risk by 5x or more! #TeenDriver #DistractedDriving #RoadSafety #EyesOnTheRoad buff.ly/VkL15U4

Register now for the world’s largest transportation research conference! The 105th #TRBAM will be held January 11 - 15, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Save up to 22% on registration fees and get the best selection of hotels before they start filling up. buff.ly/ZjxVSgf

A new TR News will be out soon! Subscribe to get a link right in your inbox as soon as it's out! buff.ly/MQkcrQV

Traditional lagging indicators—such as annual injury rates—offer a limited view of #workforcesafety. To shift toward prevention, many organizations are adopting leading indicators that capture proactive #safety measures before incidents occur: buff.ly/TrNjmuN

To improve nighttime road safety, automated inventory of street assets, like streetlights, can be performed with high precision using computer vision tools.  See the latest report on #AI and #transportation #safety, via TRB's #NCHRP and University of Washington: buff.ly/Rz4hG1p

🥳 Help #ACRP commemorate its 20th anniversary with an insider’s look at ACRP’s role in advancing practical, responsive solutions & sharing impact stories virtually on Sept 26 from 1:00 – 1:45 PM ET with special guests, trivia, prizes, and more! Register today! buff.ly/HDUcTMn

Transportation leaders encounter multiple situations daily that require decision making. TRB's #NCHRP has a new guide that combines practical advice and experiences from transportation agency executives, with the latest findings from cognitive science: buff.ly/QxXy3PW

Congrats Chris Hendrickson of @cmu.edu - the 2025 recipient of TRB's Roy W. Crum Award! In his 50-year career, he's authored 📑 290 peer-reviewed publications, 📕 8 books, 10 edited volumes, 🙋taught hundreds & guided 40 doctoral students. buff.ly/KQwWOkZ

Want to know what's going on at TRB? Subscribe to TRB Weekly and get the latest news in your inbox! buff.ly/QsF3fzc

Join us on Oct 1 for #TCRP Day with a live recording of @transitunplugged.com with Paul Comfort, featuring Matthew Daus of Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP and Sarah Meyer of @wmata.com. We'll be focused on the theme of emerging tech to enhance the transit #CustomerExperience buff.ly/qOpNEn5

TRB's #ACRP has received an Award of Excellence for "two decades of transformative contributions to the aviation industry" from the Michigan Aeronautics Commission and @michigandot.bsky.social. buff.ly/0l7t38Q

TCRP Day is a great chance to connect with colleagues in advancing #PublicTransportation research! If you know someone who has applied #TCRP research to their job or served on a project panel, invite them to share their experience with others on Oct 1!

🔁 Commingling ADA paratransit & microtransit trips isn’t just efficient—it’s impactful. Surveyed agencies reported up to a 150% boost in productivity and cost savings up to 20% after integrating services with smart tech. #TransitTech buff.ly/iTQEQSl

Submit an #abstract for presentation at the TRB Symposium on Aviation Innovation and Research! Share your expertise on #AAM infrastructure, integration, viability, and more. #drone buff.ly/zndXFLB

@nationalacademies.org 2025 report "Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work" is one of many resources available at our Transportation Workforce Collection: buff.ly/YflfYIQ #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #TheFutureofWork

Turnover in long-distance trucking is HIGH. If you want to find out why, we need to changes in data collection & analysis. Our report calls for better data & deeper research before smart changes can be made. #ThankATrucker #TruckDriverAppreciationWeek buff.ly/1Imq7Un

Resilience planning is crucial for transit agencies to maintain community service during adverse events. They are finding opportunities as well as challenges as they seek to potentially transition to zero-emission transit bus fleets. buff.ly/D8Sx6dC

#TruckDrivers and other #transportation workers play a crucial role in the U.S. economy. Explore resources on the transportation workforce for #NTDAW25: buff.ly/gsnNrQe

TR News features influencers and profiles of some of the biggest names in transportation research. Get updated when a new issue is out! Subscribe for email notifications! buff.ly/nmtAONu

AASHTO's Special Committee on Research and Innovation is soliciting problem statements for #NCHRP. Employees of state DOTs, @fhwa.bsky.social staff, or AASHTO staff on behalf of an AASHTO Committee or Council can submit by November 3. buff.ly/lFFbJEg

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Suicide remains a top concern in transportation—especially in construction, where rates are among the highest across industries. Solutions offered at #TRBAM in 2024: 🔗 buff.ly/4WNHlZq #SafetyCulture #ConstructionSafety #theNASEM

David Harkey, of @iihs-hldi.bsky.social is the 2026 recipient of TRB's Thomas B. Deen Distinguished Lectureship for his career long dedication to improve road safety. Harkey will deliver his lecture, “Moving Road Safety Forward, Brought to You by the Letter C,” on Jan 12 at #TRBAM. buff.ly/dmfmM8o

Widespread adoption of high-tension cable barrier (HTCB) systems calls for a unified understanding of material performance and design practice. TRB's #NCHRP offers a comprehensive guide: 📘 buff.ly/M3Kh6yW #HighwaySafety #DOT #BarrierDesign #RoadSafety

Reports on timely legal issues, compilations of case law, and specific solutions are available via TRB's #TCRP Legal Research Digest. Help shape future digests on a #legal transit topic relevant to you. 📅 Submit your problem statement by September 15. buff.ly/zFtjBkL

From the article: At a 1950 symposium organized by the Highway Research Board (now TRB), famed civil engineer Wilbur Smith kicked off the discussion by observing, “in the field of traffic regulations, the one-way street [is] one of the most interesting topics.”

Mookie Patel, @flysjc.bsky.social, is a huge fan of #ACRP! He says, “The ACRP document library has been that constant friend that has supported my own professional development (and that of my teams) for over a decade!” We look forward to helping you for decades to come! buff.ly/ZfkW1Bn

Eagle River Union Airport in WI made our #ACRP 20th anniversary map! They saw a way to capture missed fuel sales by installing self-serve fueling equipment and with an ACRP research report. Don't leave money at the pump! buff.ly/i5VIFkI

@caltrain.com's commuter train electrification helped express trips go from 65 mins ➡️ 59 & local trips from 100 mins ➡️ just 77! Staff cite improved schedules with ⬆️ ridership. Register for a free #TRBwebinar on Sept 22 to learn more buff.ly/5KIqI30, and read about commuter rail buff.ly/lVmNOG9

Register to join TRB's #TCRP staff and #transit leaders for TCRP Day 2025 in D.C.! Research impacts, a fireside chat with an FTA leader, and a live taping of @transitunplugged.com podcast with Paul Comfort focused on emerging tech! Register by Sep 19. buff.ly/rKwLbCd

TRB brings together government, industry, and academia to tackle transportation challenges with multimodal, cross-disciplinary collaboration that drives real-world solutions. buff.ly/LOAEuxe

The CDO of @phlairport.bsky.social says they're modernizing all existing passenger-facing restrooms + building new ones and improving staff restrooms & locker areas. They call #ACRP's guidebook "an invaluable tool to ensure that our program goals are met.” Put it to use! ow.ly/BSLh50WOk1t

🚩 Employers: get in front of 1000s of transportation professionals ranging from seasoned executives to recent grads. Join TRB’s career fair at #TRBAM on Sunday, January 11, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Sign up early, tables are assigned on a rolling basis! #careerfair buff.ly/kxGGhWO

The rapid emergence of innovative technologies, like #AI and high-speed computing, are accelerating dramatic shifts in highway engineering. TRB Executive Committee member Ricardo Martinez details at @EnoTrans what these changes mean for traffic deaths: buff.ly/mhqUInr

#TRBAM workshops are here! 60+ workshops will happen on the first and last days of the meeting. 😱 You can't make them all so start planning your schedule today! buff.ly/eNCpuID

#TRBAM workshops are here! 60+ workshops will happen on the first and last days of the meeting. 😱 You can't make them all so start planning your schedule today! buff.ly/eNCpuID

#Construction contract documents for state departments of transportation have begun changing from paper or two-dimensional (2D) plans to #3D models that are contractually binding. Find out more from TRB's #NCHRP: buff.ly/EmKUr8S

The #transportation industry has an all-encompassing need for an increasingly qualified #workforce. For #LaborDay, the National Academies releases a Transportation Workforce Collection: buff.ly/MVUgVjG

Stay updated on TRB standing technical committee activities and opportunities! Become a committee friend on MyTRB buff.ly/Xac4n7g! 🙋‍♂️ These #TRBvolunteers propose research, share findings, sponsor #TRBwebinar and #TRBAM sessions, and lead discussions. buff.ly/BGY72sm

TRB's @ACRPImpact is commemorating its 20th anniversary with a special virtual celebration on September 26 that will feature special guests, trivia, prizes, and much more! Register for the virtual event, and much more: buff.ly/MW91uUw

🔎Interested in the future of #CommuterRail in North America? 🚄 👀 We have exactly what you're seeking! nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/2912...

🌊 After Hurricane Harvey flooded Houston in 2017, @METROHouston restored half its bus service just 6 days later. How? A 20-year-old recovery plan, bus staging on elevated HOV lanes, & a three-phase return-to-service strategy. buff.ly/hghmSvL

Intermodal passenger facilities serve at least two modes of travel with at least one travel mode by #air, #rail, #bus, or #passengervessel. These facilities can be impacted by changing #traveltrends, Read more at our #RecreationalTravel Collection.  buff.ly/mOQnncs

What makes a #science #team succeed? Our new report builds on the previous 2015 report and a decade of insights on #collaboration, impact & effectiveness in research teams. 📘 Explore: buff.ly/zUUinBj

U.S. #NationalSecurity depends on #DefenseSoftware that is secure, reliable, and agile. Explore ways the Deptartment of Defense can engineer and manage its software systems to reduce #CyberRisk and meet changing needs at our August 28 report release webinar: buff.ly/mbpvGH1

Some states have legalized #marijuana for certain uses while federal law continues to prohibit it. So TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program looked into it and provides insight into the legal impacts of that duality for airports. buff.ly/RPIbkk3

🌟 From ambassadors trained in Narcan to classical music deterring loitering, @metrolosangeles is reimagining safety. LA Metro also funds shelter beds to support homeless riders—transit as a catalyst for care. buff.ly/vg0Vgpc #LAPublicTransit

🚇 The CTA in Chicago is tackling drug use on transit with cross-agency support. Innovations include harm reduction vending machines at stations and dedicated outreach on the Red & Blue lines. A model for city-wide collaboration. #TransitSafety buff.ly/0LLupqH

There is a shortage of air traffic controllers. How can that change? Despite thousands of applicants for #ATC jobs with the FAA each time jobs are announced, 40% of those eligible don't take the initial selection assessment for the academy. buff.ly/IebUooO

Transportation Alumni Highlight Time! Jamie Arnau graduated from Portland State University in 2023 with a Masters of Urban & Regional Planning. She is now an Integrated Mobility Consultant at @mobycon.bsky.social. Pictured here at #TRBAM w/ @petebuttigieg.bsky.social: trec.pdx.edu/news/transpo...

📈 Summertime sees the airport crowds—and their expectations are growing. TRB's #ACRP explores how airports can meet evolving traveler needs with a customer-first approach.🧳✈️ See this and more in our Recreational Travel Collection: buff.ly/5v9Q5cj #TravelTuesday