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New Report on Managing Highway Stormwater Quality
Announcement
Stormwater infrastructure plays an important role in protecting water resources, but contaminants from highway runoff are not adequately removed by current structures, and improved management of the various types and sources of pollutants is needed. A new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies recommends methods state departments of transportation could use in their strategies to manage highway stormwater quality.
May 21, 2026
Public Meeting on Airspace Design, Civil-Military Coordination, and Operational Safety in the National Capital Region
Announcement
On Jan. 29, 2025, a passenger jet descending to Ronald Reagan National Airport and a U.S. Army helicopter collided over the Potomac River, killing all passengers and crew of the two aircraft. Join us May 21 for a public meeting of a National Academies’ Transportation Research Board study on airspace design, civil-military coordination, and operational safety in the D.C. region. Speakers include representatives of the National Transportation Safety Board, Federal Aviation Administration, families and friends of American Airlines Flight 5342, and other stakeholders.
May 20, 2026
- Health and Safety Impacts of Aircraft Cabin Temperatures — New Report Jun 3, 2026 News Release
- ACRP Insight Event: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Airport Industry Apr 29, 2026 Announcement
- Transforming Transportation: Leveraging the Power of Artificial Intelligence, Digitalization, and Automation Apr 28, 2026 Announcement
- Ann Brach Appointed Executive Director of Transportation Research Board at National Academies Apr 13, 2026 News Release
- Priorities for Sustainable and Responsible Development of Offshore Renewable Energy on the West Coast Outlined in New Report Mar 17, 2026 News Release
- Winners Selected for the TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program’s 2024-2025 University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs Jan 30, 2026 News Release
- Video Recordings from TRB Annual Meeting Now Available Jan 27, 2026 Announcement
- New Report Calls for Increased Focus on Mariner Health and Well-Being, Prohibition of Alcohol for Crew of U.S. Vessels Jan 15, 2026 News Release
- Eight Winners Selected for the TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program Graduate Research Awards Oct 31, 2025 News Release
- Are contrails harmful to the environment? Aug 22, 2025 Based on Science
- New Report Provides Peer Review of FAA Study on Seat Dimensions and Passenger Evacuation Efficiency Jul 1, 2025 Media Advisory
- Actions from Federal Government Needed to Alleviate Air Traffic Controller Staffing Shortages at Many Facilities, Says New Report Jun 18, 2025 News Release
- Helping the Grid Keep Pace with a Power-Hungry Economy May 12, 2025 Feature Story
- Coordinated Approach to Contrails Research Needed to Ensure Competitiveness of U.S. Aviation Industry, Says New Report May 8, 2025 News Release
- Assessing Data, Tools, and Metrics in Transportation Investment Decisions ― New Report Jan 8, 2025 Media Advisory
- Building the Skilled Technical Workforce: ‘It’s Very Much a Work in Progress’ Dec 23, 2024 Feature Story
- Why Experts Are Calling on Congress and Agencies to Improve Rail Safety Dec 2, 2024 Feature Story
- Twelve Winners Selected for the TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program Graduate Research Awards Nov 18, 2024 News Release
- Strengthening Safety on U.S. Roadways Nov 11, 2024 Feature Story
- Report Offers Strategies for Understanding the Impacts of Compensation and Working Conditions on Safety and Performance of Long-Distance Truck Drivers Oct 15, 2024 News Release
- Tackling the Road Safety Crisis: Saving Lives Through Research and Action — New Report Sep 24, 2024 Media Advisory
- Congress Should Empower Regulatory Agencies to Address Challenges Presented by Long Trains, Says New Report Sep 17, 2024 News Release
- Winners Selected for the TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program’s 2023-2024 University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs Aug 26, 2024 News Release
- Transportation Research Board Announces 24 Minority Student Fellows for 2025 Aug 19, 2024 News Release
- FAA Should Modernize its Safety Practices to Manage Emerging Hazards and Support Adoption of New Technologies Aug 13, 2024 News Release
- ‘We Cannot Solve Today’s Challenges With Yesterday’s Thinking’ Jul 23, 2024 Feature Story
- Jennifer Dill of Portland State University Named Editor-in-Chief of the Transportation Research Record Jun 25, 2024 News Release
- Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Speaks at Transportation Research Board’s 2024 Annual Meeting Jan 11, 2024 Feature Story
- Transportation Research Board Convenes Annual Gathering of Government, Industry, and Research Professionals 2024 Jan 5, 2024 News Release
- Elevating Equity Considerations in Transportation Decision-Making ― New Report Dec 12, 2023 Media Advisory
- Eleven Winners Selected for the TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program Graduate Research Awards Oct 5, 2023 News Release
- FAA Should Improve Substance Misuse Programs and Data Collection for Pilot and Flight Attendant Health and Safety, Says New Report Jun 27, 2023 News Release
- Gutierrez-Scaccetti to Lead Transportation Research Board Executive Committee in 2023 Mar 3, 2023 Program News
- Untangling Why Critical Drug and Medical Supply Shortages Keep Happening Jan 31, 2023 Feature Story
- Secretaries of Energy and Transportation Discuss Getting to ‘Net-Zero’ in U.S. Transportation During TRB’s 2023 Annual Meeting Jan 12, 2023 Feature Story
- Eight Winners Selected for the TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program Graduate Research Awards Dec 9, 2022 News Release
- Victoria Sheehan Named New Executive Director of Transportation Research Board at National Academies Oct 19, 2022 News Release
- ‘A Marathon, Not a Sprint’ — How Can Cities Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Also Improve Mobility? Aug 22, 2022 Feature Story
- TRB Announces 21 Minority Student Fellows for 2023 Aug 15, 2022 News Release
- Winners Selected for the 2021-2022 TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs Jul 20, 2022 News Release
- Renewing U.S. Infrastructure for Resilience and Equity Jul 18, 2022 Feature Story
- Executive Director of the Transportation Research Board Announces Retirement Mar 31, 2022 News Release
- International Treaty, Transparency Measures Recommended to Build Resilience of America's Medical Product Supply Chains Mar 3, 2022 News Release
- Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Underscores Importance of Equity in Transportation, Addresses Supply Chain Issues During TRB Annual Meeting 2022 Jan 14, 2022 Feature Story
- Transportation Research Board Convenes Annual Gathering of Government, Industry, and Research Professionals 2022 Jan 5, 2022 News Release
- Transformative Opportunities in Transportation Oct 29, 2021 Perspectives
- Ford and Wilson to Lead Transportation Research Board Executive Committee in 2022 Sep 28, 2021 Program News
- Most Airplanes Could Accommodate People to Travel Seated in a Personal Wheelchair, But Follow-on Safety, Feasibility Assessments Needed Sep 15, 2021 News Release
- Nine Winners Selected for the TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program Graduate Research Awards Sep 9, 2021 Program News
- Environmental Resilience of Transportation Infrastructure Should Be Assessed for All Federally Funded Projects, Says New Report Aug 5, 2021 News Release
- TRB Announces 24 Minority Student Fellows for 2022 Aug 2, 2021 Program News
- Transportation’s Role in Equity and Justice: Restoring and Revitalizing Neighborhoods and Communities Jul 27, 2021 Feature Story
- Winners Selected for the 2020-2021 TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs Jun 24, 2021 News Release
- New Report Charts Path Forward for FAA's Cybersecurity Workforce Jun 21, 2021 Media Advisory
- Cities, Transit Agencies, and Shared Mobility Providers Should Collaborate to Fully Realize Transportation Potential Across Metropolitan Areas Jan 14, 2021 News Release
- Eliminating Lead Emissions From Small Aircraft Will Require Concerted Efforts Across the Aviation Sector, Says New Report Jan 12, 2021 News Release
- World’s Largest Gathering of Transportation Research Professionals; Transportation Research Board Celebrates Centennial Jan 5, 2021 News Release
- World’s Largest Virtual Gathering of Transportation Professionals Nov 24, 2020 Media Advisory
- TRB Announces 12 Awardees for the 2020-2021 Airport Cooperative Research Program Graduate Research Awards Oct 1, 2020 News Release
- TRB Announces 25 Minority Student Fellows for 2021 Sep 30, 2020 News Release
- Shaheen and Ford to Lead Transportation Research Board Executive Committee in 2021 Sep 28, 2020 News Release
- International Transportation Research Relationship Formed Between TRB and PANAMSTR in Latin America Sep 10, 2020 Media Advisory
- 2021 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting Is Going Virtual Jul 20, 2020 News Release
- Winners Selected for the 2019-2020 TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs Jun 24, 2020 News Release
- Future Transportation Workforce Video Awarded Gold in Telly’s General Recruitment Category and Silvers in Craft Writing and General, Not-For-Profit Jun 15, 2020 News Release
- NASA, Teamed with FAA, Industry, and Academia, Should Research Effects of Increased Drone Traffic on Privacy, the Environment, and Cybersecurity Feb 19, 2020 News Release
- Transportation Secretary Chao Highlights Autonomous Vehicles, Innovative Technologies at TRB Annual Meeting 2020 Jan 15, 2020 Feature Story
- New Report Recommends Ways to Strengthen the Resilience of Supply Chains After Hurricanes, Based on Lessons Learned From Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria Jan 8, 2020 News Release
- World's Largest Gathering of Transportation Research Professionals Jan. 12-16; Transportation Research Board Celebrates Centennial Jan 7, 2020 News Release
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2027 TRB Annual Meeting
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January 10 - 14, 2027
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June 8 - 11, 2026
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