An Overview of the Transportation Research Board Good morning, my name is Scott Brotemarkle and I appreciate you setting aside some time to learn about the Transportation Research Board this morning. [PLAY VIDEO] Out of curiosity, by show of hands, how many folks have an awareness of TRB? How many of you have actually attended the January meeting in Washington DC as one of our 13,000 attendees? How many of you have actually participated in a research panel or standing committee of TRB? An Overview of the Transportation Research Board

The National Academies National Academy of Sciences National Academy of Engineering National Academy of Medicine As the video specified, TRB is a program unit of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. To meet the government's urgent need for an independent adviser on scientific matters, President Lincoln signed a congressional charter forming the National Academy of Sciences in 1863 to "investigate, examine, experiment, and report upon any subject of science." TRB is one of seven program units of the National Academies, which provides independent, objective analysis and advice to the nation and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The Academies also encourage education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science, engineering, and medicine. Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education Health and Medicine Earth and Life Studies Policy and Global Affairs Engineering and Physical Sciences Gulf Research Program Transportation Research Board

TRB Functions Managing Research Delivering Policy Analysis & Advice Providing Tools for Researchers & Practitioners Bringing the Transportation Community Together TRB’s main functions driven by our program areas include managing research, delivering balanced policy analysis and advice to government, providing tools for researchers and practitioners, and serving as the world’s largest network of transportation professionals. TRB’s varied activities annually engage more than 7,000 engineers, scientists, researchers and practitioners, all of whom contribute their expertise in the public interest by participating on TRB committees, panels, and task forces. The program is supported by state transportation departments, federal agencies including the component administrations of the U.S. Department of Transportation, and other organizations and individuals interested in the development of transportation.

TRB Makeup More than 500 Committees and Panels More than 7,000 Committee and Panel Members Approximately 150 Staff $90+ Million Budget More than 200 Publications per Year TRB simply would not exist without the cadres of volunteer professionals from all facets of transportation involved in the committees and panels that engage in our activities. This slide shows some of the stats associated with our organization just to give you an idea of our size and scope.

TRB Facilities Washington, D.C. Irvine, CA Woods Hole, MA We have four facilities which we use to convene activities and panels. Two are located in Washington DC, the Keck Center and the National Academy of Sciences Building. We also have retreat settings in Irvine, CA and Woods Hole, MA. National Academy of Sciences Building Keck Center Irvine, CA Woods Hole, MA Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center J. Erik Jonsson Conference Center

TRB Organizational Structure Executive Office Cooperative Research Programs Administration & Finance Studies & Special Programs Technical Activities Division Our organizational structure is largely driven by our programs and activities. Technical Activities supports standing committees and task forces, organizes the TRB Annual Meeting, conferences and workshops, and conducts field visits to state DOTs to exchange information.  Studies and Special Programs convenes specially appointed expert committees to conduct policy studies and program reviews. Cooperative Research Programs manages our six programs focused on various transportation areas including highways, transit, airports, hazardous materials, freight and rail. Administration and Finance provides oversight of the contracts and grants that support the work of TRB, and maintain the benefits and services for sponsor and affiliate organizations.

Technical Activities Division 250+ Standing Committees on Almost Every Transportation Mode/Topic TRB Annual Meeting Specialty Conferences, Workshop and Symposia The Technical Activities Division is the heart of TRB in terms of opportunities for on-going engagement through committees, the Annual Meeting and technical conferences. The communities that form around these activities and events truly create the platform for establishing lifelong professional networks and the sharing of research, innovation and best practices in the transportation realm.

Annual Meeting Attracts more than 13,000 transportation professionals from around the world. Program covers all transportation modes, with more than 5,000 presentations in nearly 750 sessions and workshops, addressing topics of interest to policy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academic institutions. A number of sessions and workshops will focus on the spotlight theme for the 2018 meeting: Transportation: Moving the Economy of the Future Our largest and most well-known undertaking is the TRB Annual Meeting held in Washington D.C. every January. Attracts more than 13,000 transportation professionals from around the world. Program covers all transportation modes, with more than 5,000 presentations in nearly 750 sessions and workshops, addressing topics of interest to policy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academic institutions. This year a number of sessions and workshops will focus on the spotlight theme for the 2018 meeting: Transportation: Moving the Economy of the Future

Technical Activities Division Why Get Involved? To learn To keep yourself and your organization up-to-date on the latest research and issues Get to know leaders from all aspects of the industry Leaders in the industry get to know you! Become part of a community

What do Standing Committees do? Constitute communities of interest Identify research needs Develop and sponsor sessions, conferences, and meetings Generate papers and reports Disseminate information to further the practice

Areas of Engagement

Freight Systems and Marine Committees Freight Transportation Data Intermodal Freight Terminal Design and Operations Truck and Bus Safety Freight Rail Transportation Truck Size and Weight Freight Transportation Economics and Regulation Trucking Industry Research Freight Transportation Planning and Logistics Ports and Channels Inland Water Transportation International Trade and Transportation Marine Environment Marine Safety and Human Factors Urban Freight Transportation Ferry Transportation Agricultural Transportation Military Transportation Transportation of Hazardous Materials Intermodal Freight Transport

Highway-Related Standing Committees Construction Transportation Earthworks Construction Management Soils and Rock Instrumentation Project Delivery Methods Foundations of Bridges and Other Structures Management of Quality Assurance Subsurface Soil-Structure Interaction Application of Emerging Technologies to Design and Construction Modeling for the Design, Construction, and Management of Geosystems Construction of Bridges and Structures Subsurface Drainage Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Construction Others Geosynthetics Flexible Pavement Construction and Rehabilitation Fabrication and Inspection of Metal Structures Cementitious Stabilization Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Chemical and Mechanical Stabilization Asphalt Materials Freeway Operations General Issues in Asphalt Technology Vehicle-Highway Automation Characteristics of Asphalt Materials Managed Lanes Characteristics of Nonasphalt Components of Asphalt Paving Mixtures Highway Capacity and Quality of Service Characteristics of Asphalt-Aggregate Combinations to Meet Surface Requirements Highway/Rail Grade Crossings Operational Effects of Geometrics Characteristics of Asphalt Paving Mixtures to Meet Structural Requirements Access Management Concrete Materials Pavement Preservation Basic Research and Emerging Technologies Related to Concrete Pavement Maintenance Task Force on Nanotechnology-Based Concrete Materials Roadside Maintenance Operations Properties of Concrete Highway Safety Performance Durability of Concrete Roadside Safety Design Concrete Materials and Placement Techniques Low-Volume Roads Geology and Properties of Earth Materials Pavement Management Systems Engineering Geology Pavement Monitoring and Evaluation Exploration and Classification of Earth Materials Full-Scale Accelerated Pavement Testing Soil and Rock Properties Rigid Pavement Design Physicochemical and Biological Processes in Soils Flexible Pavement Design Seasonal Climatic Effects on Transportation Infrastructure Strength and Deformation Characteristics of Pavement Sections Engineering Behavior of Unsaturated Soils Surface Properties - Vehicle Interaction Mineral Aggregates Soil Mechanics

New and Young Member Participation No matter your interests, there is a place for you to become more involved in one of TRB’s over 200 Committees. Each committee has 4 slots that are specifically set aside for participants 35 and younger. Anyone can become a friend to a committee and participate fully.

MyTRB Portal https://www.mytrb.org/ Create a profile and maintain your contact information Identify your areas of interest Become a friend of any standing committee(s) Accept nomination to a standing committee Order publications Search the online directory of TRB's more than 7,000 volunteers; Review Annual Meeting Calls for Papers (~May to August 1); Submit a paper for presentation at the Annual Meeting or publication in Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board (June 1 to August 1); and Access special features available only to standing committee members and chairs, as well as TRB state and federal representatives

Cooperative Research Programs Highway (1962- $41 mill.) Transit (1992 - $3 mill) Airport (2005 - $15 mill) Hazardous Materials (2007*) Freight (2007*) Rail (2008*) TRB administers a number of major research programs sponsored by other organizations.  The oldest and largest of these programs, the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP), is sponsored by the state transportation departments in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration.  The Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP), initiated in 1992, is sponsored by the Federal Transit Administration. Congressionally requested Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP), which began work in 2006, is sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  The Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Program (HMCRP) and the National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP), were authorized in the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) in 2006. Unfortunately, the Freight program was not reauthorized in 2012 as part of the last two transportation authorizations. However, work on approved and funded projects will continue through the end of this year. The Rail program was authorized in the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act initiated in 2012. The program is sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). * Program funding has concluded

Cooperative Research Programs Practitioners select projects Emphasis on solving problems; short-term results Panels oversee each project Consultants, universities conduct research 100+ reports published annually are available for FREE download Under all of these programs, TRB organizes panels of experts to provide guidance on technical aspects of the research and to translate the problems into project statements with well-defined objectives. Research proposals are then solicited from private and public research organizations with capability and experience in the problem areas to be studied. The technical panels review the proposals, recommend contract awards, monitor research in progress, provide technical guidance, and determine the acceptability of the final reports. All of the completed reports are publicly searchable and available for download through the TRB web site. This is an area in which State DOT employees and researchers with related expertise can engage with the TRB in service to the nation when invited as part of the oversight panels for these projects.

Studies & Special Programs Conducts policy studies at the request of the U.S. Congress, executive branch agencies, states, and other sponsors Produces syntheses of current practices Manages Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (IDEA) programs Policy Studies are another way in which TRB contributes to the body of transportation knowledge. In response to requests from Congress, the executive branch, states, and other sponsors, TRB draws upon the nation’s leading experts in transportation and related fields to assess the technical basis of policy and regulatory decisions across all modes; analyze the potential effects of policy alternatives on mobility, safety, the environment, and the economy; and to review specific research programs and projects. TRB Studies are conducted by independent committees of experts appointed by the National Research Council. Members are selected to provide appropriate expertise and a balance of perspectives. Members serve without compensation. The committee process is open to public scrutiny and comment. Funding is provided by federal agencies, foundations, and other sponsors.

Finding strategic solutions to 3 national transportation challenges Improving highway safety Reducing congestion Improving methods for renewing roads & bridges Focused on Safety, Renewal, Reliability and Capacity 145 research projects with 130 products and 132 research reports While this program came to its conclusion in 2015, it is worth noting as an important TRB resource. SHRP 2 was created to find strategic solutions to three national transportation challenges: improving highway safety, reducing congestion, and improving methods for renewing roads and bridges. Research was focused in four areas--safety, renewal, reliability, and capacity. The program carried out 145 research projects and produced 130 products as well as 132 research reports. I highly recommend visiting our web site to reach these important products. We also have links to the portal housing the SHRP2 Naturalistic Driving Study Data. Now that the research phase of SHRP 2 has ended, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) are responsible for implementing the resulting products at part of a program called SHRP2 Solutions.

Reaching Out to our Communities of Practice through TRB Webinars 2017 program expanded to 100 live webinars and 15 straight-to-recording downloadable webinars About 60% of attendees are from state Department of Transportation; about 10% are from Federal agencies Webinars have an average 92% audience satisfaction rate Webinars can provide attendees and participants with continuing education credits Pre-recorded sessions can be accessed on-demand on TRB’s website and are ideal for introducing topics to non-traditional audiences. The Transportation Research Board (TRB) webinar series provides experts a chance to present practical applications, latest research, and case studies spanning all transportation sectors to a wide audience.  The live webinars and pre-recorded sessions reach people in all 50 states and internationally from students starting out their transportation careers to academics and local, state, and federal government officials looking for solutions. Webinars are led by experts from industry, academia, and government who share the expertise they have earned in the field or conducting research.

TRB Transportation Research E-Newsletter Free weekly electronic service designed to keep individuals up-to-date on TRB activities Highlights selected transportation research related activities taking place at the federal and state levels, and within the academic and international transportation communities.   Nearly 70,000 people from around the world receive the E-Newsletter. Search previous editions and subscribe for free at http://www.trb.org/Publications/PubsTRBENewsletter.aspx

Update your Interests Once signed up for the newsletter you can customize your selections to filter to the topic areas you are most interested in.

Recent and Upcoming TRB Webinars https://webinar.mytrb.org/Webinars TRB Webinar: Strategies for Integrating Goods and Services Movement in Smart Growth Environments TRB Webinar: Seismic Design of Bridge Abutments TRB Webinar: Analyzing Crashes on Multi-Lane Roundabouts TRB Webinar: Solutions for Aging Low-Volume Road Bridges TRB Webinar: Condition Assessment of Bridge Post-Tensioning and Stay Cable Systems Using NDE Methods TRB Webinar: Developing Pavement Performance Models TRB Webinar: Part-Time Shoulder Use TRB Webinar: Advancing the Aviation Industry Workforce TRB Webinar: Don’t Sit on Your Assets: Innovative Approaches to Raise Revenue TRB Webinar: Methodology for Prioritizing Tunnel Improvements and Developing Capital Plans TRB Webinar: Performance Grade Specifications for Emulsions Used in Pavement Preservation Treatment TRB Webinar: Long-Term Field Performance of Warm Mix Asphalt Pavements TRB Webinar: Expediting the NEPA Process - What Does it Take? TRB Webinar: Geotech Tools: Information & Technology Guidance for Embankment, Ground Improvement, & Pavement Applications TRB Webinar: Right-Sizing Roundabout Intersections for State Highways TRB Webinar: Practical Techniques for Successfully Communicating Technical Topics TRB Webinar: Airport In-Terminal Concession Program Implementation The Transportation Research Board (TRB) webinar series provides experts a chance to present practical applications, latest research, and case studies spanning all transportation sectors to a wide audience.  The live webinars and pre-recorded sessions reach people in all 50 states and internationally from students starting out their transportation careers to academics and local, state, and federal government officials looking for solutions. Webinars are led by experts from industry, academia, and government who share the expertise they have earned in the field or conducting research.

TRB Research Databases TRB maintains three world class transportation research databases that are fully accessible to State DOTs. TRID is an integrated database that combines the records from TRB’s Transportation Research Information Services (TRIS) Database and the OECD’s Joint Transport Research Centre’s International Transport Research Documentation (ITRD) Database. TRID provides access to more than one million records of transportation research worldwide. The Research In Progress (RiP) database contains more than 8,400 current or recently completed transportation research projects. Most of the RiP records are projects funded by federal and state departments of transportation. University transportation research is also included. The RiP website includes data-entry system to allow users in State Departments of Transportation, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and University Transportation Centers to add, modify and delete information on their current research projects. Research Needs Statements (RNS) database was designed to stimulate research that addresses concerns, issues, or problems facing the transportation community. In support of this function, TRB Technical Activities Division standing committees identify, develop, and disseminate research need statements for use by practitioners, researchers, and others.

This is a static snapshot of the web interface that is used to search the TRID database. As you can see, there are a number of ways to quickly find information by mode, hot topic, or keyword searches.

TRB Strategic Priority Areas Transformational Technologies Resiliency and Sustainability Transportation and Public Health The TRB Executive Committee has identified three areas of strategic priority that TRB is paying particular attention to and highlighting through our many products and activities. These include Transformational Technologies, Resiliency and Sustainability, and Transportation and Public Health. I would like to briefly touch on Transformational Technologies.

Transformational Technologies Connected and Automated Vehicles Shared-use Mobility Services Smart Cities and the Internet–of-Things Unmanned Aircraft Systems NextGen Big Data / Cybersecurity Alternate Fueled Vehicles Nested under Transformation Technologies, we have included the following areas to place initial focus on. Others may be included once the nascent phase scoping activities for these areas are defined. One such area under discussion is the changing nature of freight delivery and the potential impact of associated technologies like 3D printing and drone delivery.

Transformational Technologies $1.5 million for NCHRP project 20-102 on Impacts of Automated Vehicles on State and Local Transportation Agencies NCHRP 20-24(98) Connected/Automated Vehicle Research Roadmap NCHRP Report 845: Advancing Automated and Connected Vehicles: Policy and Planning Strategies for State and Local Transportation Agencies NCHRP legal research digest looking at the legal environment for driverless vehicles. Strategies to Advance Automated and Connected Vehicles Briefing Document Transportation Network Companies: Challenges and Opportunities for Airport Operators Between Public and Private Mobility: Examining the Rise of Technology-Enabled Transportation Services This slide is just a sampling of recent and ongoing efforts currently underway as part of the our efforts under Transformational Technologies heading.

Transformational Technologies In addition, we have a portal resource dedicated to showcasing all of the TRB products and efforts related to Transformational Technologies if you are interested in following our progress in this area. http://www.trb.org/main/SPOTT.aspx

www.TRB.org All of the resources I just mentioned can be found at our web site at TRB.org. Once there, you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, webinar notices, and create a profile on our volunteer database at mytrb.org and become a “friend” of TRB standing committees, the most direct way to start your engagement with the community of peers waiting for you at TRB.

Thank you for your time and attention Scott Brotemarkle Senior Program Officer Marine Transportation and Intermodal Freight Transportation Research Board The National Academies 500 Fifth Street, NW Keck 419 Washington, D.C.   20001 T:  202-334-2167 E:  sbrotemarkle@nas.edu www.trb.org   TRB 96th ANNUAL MEETING: January 8-12, 2017 TRB website: www.TRB.org