Transportation Resilience 2023: International Conference on Extreme Weather and Climate Change Challenges (2025)
Chapter: Research Needs
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Suggested Citation:
"Research Needs." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. Transportation Resilience 2023: International Conference on Extreme Weather and Climate Change Challenges. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/28858.
Research Needs
Transportation Resilience 2023 drove discussions and opportunities for integrating climate resilience and adaptation in transportation. The planning committee identified needs for the following research:
- Develop and implement RIPs incorporating evolving climate science.
- Enhance the integration of resilience into transportation design, planning, construction, asset management, maintenance, and operations, creating an opportunity for the integration of programs such as regional Transportation Systems Management and Operations.
- Utilize simulation tools and predictive analytics for effective risk assessment and infrastructure design.
- Foster international collaboration for sharing best practices and innovative solutions in resilient infrastructure.
- Promote collaboration across sectors to advance climate action and research.
- Establish and nurture community engagement and peer learning networks for knowledge exchange and inclusive resilience approaches.
- Implement multifaceted stakeholder engagement strategies, including community-centric emergency management and equitable access in transportation planning.
Champions for any of the above-listed needs can arise from various organizations. In the context of a TRIP, these champions can provide valuable examples, insights, resources, and expertise. A willingness to share information and collaborate for the success of such initiative may enhance resilience planning and implementation.
Research needs were also created and could consider the following three broad areas:
Innovative Data Utilization and Technology Integration for Resilience
- Leverage climate data and research for informed decision-making in transportation.
- Develop and use comprehensive platforms and tools for multihazard resilience assessment. Integrate advanced technologies such as drones, simulation models, and computational platforms for geohazard identification and mitigation.
Suggested Citation:
"Research Needs." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2025. Transportation Resilience 2023: International Conference on Extreme Weather and Climate Change Challenges. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/28858.
Policy Development and Implementation for Sustainable and Equitable Resilience
- Contribute to national and international frameworks on climate resilience, focusing on policy advancement and alignment with initiatives such as the FHWA PROTECT program.108
- Implement community-centric strategies and equitable approaches, aligning with initiatives such as the Justice40 Initiative.109
- Foster adaptive planning and methodology selection, tailoring strategies to local and regional needs and ensuring equitable resilience enhancements.
Workforce Development and Capacity Building in Climate Resilience
- Cultivate training programs and workshops to equip professionals with skills in climate resilience.
- Enhance operational resilience by adopting an integrated landscape approach in regional transport systems.
- Encourage active learning and inspiration from global examples to build a knowledgeable and adaptive workforce.
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108 1. Ibid.
109 2. Ibid.
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