Technical Activities Division

Webinar

TRB Webinar: Urban and Rural Freight Movement—Statewide Corridor Considerations

April 28, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (ET)

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About

Ensuring seamless connectivity is increasingly important, especially as rural areas—home to one in ten Texans—rely on improved infrastructure for economic growth and mobility. TRB will host a webinar on Monday, April 28, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern that will explore statewide multimodal connectivity planning and strategies in Texas for enhancing connectivity between rural and urban communities while addressing growing population and workforce demands. Presenters will highlight major corridor improvements, the role of community engagement in transportation planning, and considerations for multimodal connectivity to support the movement of people and goods across Texas, the U.S., and Mexico.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Freight Transportation Planning and Logistics.

Registration is free for employees of TRB sponsors. The registration rate for all other attendees is $100. Sign into MyTRB.org to view registration information.

A recording will be sent to all registrants after the webinar.

Webinar agenda and presenters

Urban and rural freight movement: Texas statewide corridor considerations – Andrew A. Canon, Texas Department of Transportation
Texas corridor planning – Lorena Echeverria De Misi, Texas Department of Transportation
Connecting rural and urban communities: Ports-to-Plains alliance – Lauren D. Garduño, Ports-to-Plains Alliance
Question and answer session moderated by Loretta Brown, Texas Department of Transportation

The first 60 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Explain successful strategies for enhancing connectivity between rural and urban communities

Professional Development Hours

Professional engineers (PEs) who register and attend the entire webinar as an individual will be awarded 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). TRB’s webinar program awards PDH credits only to the registered individual, and not to other members of a group that view the webinar together. To be eligible for the credits, individuals must remain signed in for the entire webinar, including any question and answer session following the presentations.

This webinar will be delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.

Please check with your licensing board to ensure that TRB webinar PDHs are approved by your board.

TRB will report credits earned to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Complaints about registered providers may be sent to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, D.C., 20005.

American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits

This webinar is approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation.

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.

If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact AICPCM@planning.org.

Pre-registration is required. Once the webinar starts, you will be unable to register. Individuals that are registered for a webinar but do not receive their confirmation emails due to their organization’s internal firewalls should contact TRB Helpdesk for assistance in signing in.

View our FAQ page for more information.

Registration questions? Contact TRB webinar program.

Contact

Katie Harrison

TRBwebinar@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

TRB Webinar: Supply Chain Based Resilience Planning in the U.S.

April 24, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (ET)

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About

Disruptions to the supply chain can have widespread economic and societal impacts, particularly for regions recovering from extreme weather events. Elements of resilience in transportation include the 4Rs: robustness, redundancy, resourcefulness, and rapidity. TRB hosted a webinar on Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern that explored how incorporating the 4Rs into state freight programs can help mitigate these risks. Presenters highlighted innovative approaches to freight resilience planning and strategies to improve supply chain stability.

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Freight Transportation Planning and Logistics.

The slides are available. Please contact trbwebinar@nas.edu for a link to the recording. There may be a $90 fee.

Webinar agenda and presenters

Texas freight and supply chain resilience plan – Tyler Graham, Texas Department of Transportation
Department of Homeland Security Supply Chain Resilience Issues, Problems and Solutions (SCRIPS) workshop – Chip White, Georgia Institute of Technology
Freight resilience planning: Leveraging opportunities and applying innovative techniques – Suseel Indrakanti, Cambridge Systematics, Inc.
Question and answer session moderated by Michael Williamson, Cambridge Systematics, Inc.

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants can:

Apply 4Rs to freight resilience planning framework
Improve the freight system using resilience-based strategies
Use best practices in freight resilience planning

Professional Development Hours

This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.

Contact

Ericka Hall

TRBwebinar@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

TRB Webinar: International Perspectives and Case Histories on Foundation Reuse

April 15, 2025

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (ET)

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About

Agencies around the world are developing frameworks, policies and projects to reuse structural foundation elements in new structures. TRB hosted a webinar on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that covered how different agencies have approached the development of programs for reuse of existing infrastructure foundation elements. Presenters shared specific technical approaches on projects where foundation elements were reused for new superstructure construction.

This webinar featured research from NCHRP Synthesis 505: Current Practices and Guidelines for the Reuse of Bridge Foundations.

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program and the Standing Technical Committees on Foundations of Bridges and Other Structures, Resource Conservation and Recovery, and Construction of Bridges and Structures.

The slides are available. Please contact trbwebinar@nas.edu for a link to the recording. There may be a $90 fee.

Webinar agenda and presenters

Conference on foundation decarbonization and re-use in Europe – Gerald Verbeek, Verbeek Management Services
Foundation reuse in the United States: Impediments and opportunities – Andrew Boeckmann, Dan Brown Associates
Reuse of existing steel pile foundations in Ontario, Canada – Tony Sangiuliano, Ministry of Transport Ontario
Question and answer session moderated by Gerald Verbeek, Verbeek Management Services

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants can:

Consider whether existing infrastructure foundations are suitable to be reused as part of a new structure
Identify uncertainties in subsurface, layout, and foundation element geometry and conditions
Understand how international agencies have managed and considered risk-based decision making

Professional Development Hours

This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.

Contact

Christian Petitfrere

TRBwebinar@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Marine Board Spring Meeting 2025

April 15, 2025

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)

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Materials

About

The Marine Board met to focus on Cybersecurity and Maritime.

Cybersecurity and Maritime: Industry and Regulatory Perspectives on Maintaining System Resilience

Discussion Leaders: Dr. Sandra Knight, Marine Board Chair; RADM Jim Watson, (USCG-Ret.), Marine Board Vice Chair

Joseph Powell, Security Director, Port of Pascagoula
Alex Soukhanov, CEO, TrueNorth
Sylvie Tran, Vice President - Operational Risk Management, Suncor
Adam Akridge, Senior Cybersecurity Program Manager, Information Technology Laboratory (ITL), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Marisol Cruz Cain, Director, Information Technology and Cybersecurity, GAO

Organizing Project

Marine Board

Contact

Scott Brotemarkle

(202) 334-2167
sbrotemarkle@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

TRB Webinar: AI’s Impact on Systems, Enterprise, and Cyber Resilience in Transportation

March 26, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (ET)

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Presentation - TRB Webinar AIs Impact on Systems, Enterprise, and Cyber Resilience in Transportation

About

Artificial intelligence can optimize traffic management, improve predictive maintenance, and streamline enterprise operations. TRB hosted a webinar on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern that explored AI’s benefits while also addressing significant risks such as cyber threats, ethical concerns, and unintended consequences. A key focus was the challenge of AI-driven decision-making with fewer humans in the loop, which can lead to undetected errors, system failures, and safety risks. Presenters discussed how transportation agencies can harness AI’s potential while developing strategies to mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain resilience in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Systems, Enterprise, and Cyber Resilience.

The slides are available. Please contact trbwebinar@nas.edu for a link to the recording. There may be a $90 fee.

Webinar agenda and presenters

Private sector freight and safety perspectives – Urban Jonson, Serjon, LLC
Federal regulatory perspectives – John Haller, The CERT Division, Carnegie Mellon University
Academic research, development, and deployment perspectives – Kaan Ozbay, New York University
Question and answer session moderated by Matt Miller, Cambridge Systematics

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants can:

Weigh the impacts and potential outcomes of AI on transportation agencies from an enterprise and cyber resilience vantage
Analyze multisector perspectives on AI from academia, private, and the public sector

Professional Development Hours

This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.

American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits

This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.

Contact

TRB Webinar Program

TRBwebinar@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

TRB Webinar: Maritime Work in the Industrial Revolution 5.0

March 21, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (ET)

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About

Like other aspects of transportation, automation, artificial intelligence, digitalization, and alternative fuels are redefining the maritime industry. The Industrial Revolution 5.0 demands new skills and competencies for seafarers. TRB hosted a webinar on Friday, March 21, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern that explored how these advancements are shaping future maritime workforce training and development. Presenters discussed the impact of technology and the evolving role of soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and leadership, in modern maritime operations.

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Marine Safety and Human Factors.

The slides are available. Please contact trbwebinar@nas.edu for a link to the recording. There may be a $90 fee.

Webinar agenda and presenters

U.S. training institution perspective on workforce training needs – Paul Szwed, Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Maritime labor’s perspective on emerging workforce impacts – Tracey Mayhew, Seafarers’ International Union
International training institution perspective on workforce training needs – Srdan Vujicic, University of Dubrovnik
Question and answer session moderated by Cassia Bomer-Galvao, Texas A&M University

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants can:

Understand how technological advancements are reshaping the skills required for future maritime workforce
Adjust competency-based training programs to better align with international standards the evolving needs
Prepare employees for both the technical and soft skills needed for the dynamic and collaborative nature of modern maritime operations

Professional Development Hours

This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.

American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits

This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.

Contact

Ericka Hall

TRBwebinar@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

TRB Webinar: Tort Implications for Flexibility and Engineering Judgment

March 18, 2025

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)

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Transportation agencies must balance safety, efficiency, and legal responsibility when designing and operating roadways. Flexible design principles and engineering judgement play a crucial role in meeting these obligations. These principles can also be an effective legal defense in tort lawsuits. TRB hosted a webinar on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Eastern that explored the legal implications of using flexibility in engineering decision-making. Presenters discussed the engineering perspective on flexible design principles and engineering judgment, legal considerations related to their application, and how these concepts can be incorporated into traffic and traffic operations.

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Tort Liability and Risk Management.

The slides are available. Please contact trbwebinar@nas.edu for a link to the recording. There may be a $90 fee.

Webinar agenda and presenters

Engineering perspective of principles – Tim Belcher, Virginia Department of Transportation
Incorporating engineering flexibility design concepts in traffic and traffic operations – Nicole Hood, Gannett Fleming Transystems
Legal perspective of principles – Terri Parker, Missouri Department of Transportation
Question and answer session moderated by Mike Fleming, Washington Department of Transportation

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants can:

Clarify the legal implications of engineering flexibility and judgement

Professional Development Hours

This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.

Continuing Legal Education Credits

TRB offered 1.25 CLE credits for this webinar. TRB did not seek approval for this webinar from the state board. Registered webinar attendees who signed in and viewed the entire webinar received a link to a certificate that they can fill out and provide to the appropriate MCLE Board(s) or Commission(s) within 30 days of activity.

Contact

Stephen Maher

TRBwebinar@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

TRB Webinar: Strategic AI Implementation and Developing Agency Policies

March 12, 2025

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)

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About

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way we work. Strategic AI adoption can enhance transportation agency decision-making and operational efficiency without overwhelming their workforce. TRB hosted a webinar on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Eastern that provided guidance on effectively integrating AI into transportation institutions. Presenters focused on identifying high-impact areas for adoption while avoiding less impactful AI applications. Attendees learned about practical use cases with generative AI along with ways to prioritize quick wins and high-impact results.

Continue the conversation by registering for TRB’s Conference on Data and AI for Transportation Advancement on May 27 – 29 in Seattle, WA. Additional agencies will discuss their own use of AI during the conference.

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Strategic Management.

The slides are available. Please contact trbwebinar@nas.edu for a link to the recording. There may be a $90 fee.

Webinar agenda and presenters

AI policy development: State DOT perspective – Dara Wheeler, Caltrans
Strategic implementation of AI in transportation institutions – Ben McCulloch, Texas Department of Transportation
AI’s impact on shaping future mobility strategies – Patt Talvanna, Boston Consulting Group
Question and answer session moderated by Clinton Bench, UCLA

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants can:

Identify key areas where AI can enhance strategic decision-making and resource management in transportation agencies
Develop protocols and policies for integrating AI for practical and scalable use
Identify areas where AI may be a distraction or unnecessary, and avoid over-extending policies

Professional Development Hours

This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.

American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits

This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.

Contact

Ericka Hall

TRBwebinar@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

TRB Webinar: Quality Assurance of Transportation Materials and Construction—Part II

March 3, 2025

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (ET)

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About

How do you measure the success of transportation materials or construction project accordingly? Percent within limits (PWL) specifications combine both the mean and the standard deviation into a single quality measure. TRB hosted a webinar on Monday, March 3, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that shared how to develop and monitor limits and pay adjustments for a PWL specification. Presenters discussed how to develop proper incentives and disincentives within a PWL specification; how to balance risks and pay factors in PWL specifications; and how to monitor and conduct retrospective analysis, maintaining specification limits and evaluating risks on an ongoing basis.

This webinar was the second in a two-part series. The first webinar, Quality Assurance of Transportation Materials and Construction—Part I, was held February 11, 2025.

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Quality Assurance Management.

The slides are available. Please contact trbwebinar@nas.edu for a link to the recording. There may be a $90 fee.

Webinar agenda and presenters

Developing and updating specification limits – Dennis Dvorak, retired Federal Highway Administration Resource Center
Balancing risks and pay factors in PWL specifications – Dimitrios Goulias, University of Maryland
Monitoring quality assurance specifications – Mike Copeland, Idaho Transportation Department
Question and answer session moderated by Mark Felag, Mark Felag, P.E. LLC

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants can:

Develop and update limits for a PWL specification
Balance risks and pay factors in a PWL specification
Monitor and perform retrospective analysis to maintain specification limits

Professional Development Hours

This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.

Contact

Christian Petitfrere

TRBwebinar@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

TRB Webinar: Resilient Concrete Insights from the Real World

February 27, 2025

12:00 PM - 3:30 PM (ET)

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About

Are you looking to improve design and construction for long-lasting, sustainable concrete structures? TRB hosted a webinar on Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern that explored real-world examples that demonstrate the resilience of concrete in various applications, highlighting its ability to withstand extreme conditions, environmental stresses, and long-term wear. Presenters shared practical insights into how resilient concrete contributes to the longevity and sustainability of infrastructure, as well as strategies for incorporating resilient concrete solutions into your own projects.

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Design and Rehabilitation of Concrete Pavements.

The slides are available. Please contact trbwebinar@nas.edu for a link to the recording. There may be a $90 fee.

Webinar agenda and presenters

Resilient pavement structures in Texas – Andrew Wimsatt, Texas Transportation Institute
Flood resilience of thin concrete overlays – Angel Mateos, University of California, Berkeley
North Carolina Department on Transportation resilience efforts for pavements and associated infrastructure – Tara Cavalline, University of North Carolina and Shane Underwood, North Carolina State University
Question and answer session moderated by Nancy Beltran, Cement Council of Texas

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants can:

Understand the key factors that contribute to the resilience and durability of concrete in diverse environmental and structural conditions
Explore real-world case studies that demonstrate the successful application of resilient concrete in infrastructure projects
Identify practical strategies for incorporating resilient concrete solutions into design and construction practices to enhance long-term performance and sustainability

Professional Development Hours

This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.

American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits

This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.

Contact

Christian Petitfrere

TRBwebinar@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

TRB Webinar: Integrating Non-Destructive Evaluation in Bridge Preservation and Management

February 25, 2025

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (ET)

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About

Assessing conditions on bridge decks with non-destructive evaluation (NDE) technologies may reduce operating costs and extend lifecycles. It fosters cost-effective and timely interventions. TRB hosted a webinar on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that showcased the integration of NDE results into the bridge preservation decision-making process. Presenters highlighted cost savings by comparing the combined expense of NDE and subsequent interventions to the costs associated with deferring NDE-informed actions.

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committees on Testing and Evaluation of Transportation Structures and Bridge Preservation.

The slides are available. Please contact trbwebinar@nas.edu for a link to the recording. There may be a $90 fee.

Webinar agenda and presenters

Economics of integrating NDE into preservation practices – Hoda Azari, Federal Highway Administration and Michael Brown, WJE
How the Indiana Department of Transportation uses NDE data to guide preservation decisions – Anne Rearick, INDOT
Wisconsin case studies of NDE-driven deck preservation – Philip Meinel, WisDOT
Question and answer session moderated by Hoda Azari, Federal Highway Administration

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants can:

Use a NDE framework for an informed preservation decision-making
Identify the economic impacts for NDE-informed actions
Provide examples of states’ NDE use to guide their preservation actions

Professional Development Hours

This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.

American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits

This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.

Contact

Ericka Hall

TRBwebinar@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

TRB Webinar: Collaborative Metrics for Strategic Freight Demand Performance Management

February 19, 2025

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)

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About

To optimize supply chain operations, public and private freight planning stakeholders must harmonize decision making related to infrastructure investments. TRB hosted a webinar on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern that focused on performance management for freight demand and demand elasticity. Presenters shared factors which drive freight demand, operations and infrastructure improvements decisions, and common performance measures planners use for decision making.

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committees on Freight Transportation Economics and Regulation and Freight Transportation Planning and Logistics.

The slides are available. Please contact trbwebinar@nas.edu for a link to the recording. There may be a $90 fee.

Webinar agenda and presenters

Optimizing Freight Performance: a Data-Driven Approach – Ben Zietlow, Quetica, LLC
Key metrics and their impact on freight performance – Tyrone Scorsone, Kittelson & Associates
Developing freight decision-support tools for government practitioner and determining application of value – Seckin Ozkul, University of South Florida
Question and answer session moderated by Rickey Fitzgerald, RS&H Inc.

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants can:

Optimize time needed for collaborative decision-making
Optimize targeting of fiscally constrained funds
Validate best-choice implementation through collaborative buy-in

Professional Development Hours

This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.

American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits

This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.

Contact

Stephen Maher

TRBwebinar@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

TRB Webinar: Quality Assurance of Transportation Materials and Construction—Part I

February 11, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (ET)

Past

About

A quality assurance program ensures that materials and construction meet the requirements of approved plans and specifications. Given the high turnover in the pavement and materials field, uniform guidance is essential for training new engineers, technicians, and inspectors. TRB hosted a webinar on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern that provided an introduction to quality assurance components; discussed variability, risks, and pay factors; and identified indicators of material certification testing fraud.

This webinar was the first of a two-part series. The second webinar, Quality Assurance of Transportation Materials and Construction—Part II, will be held in March 2025.

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Quality Assurance Management.

The slides are available. Please contact trbwebinar@nas.edu for a link to the recording. There may be a $90 fee.

Webinar agenda and presenters

Introduction to quality assurance components – Dennis Dvorak, retired Federal Highway Administration Resource Center
Evaluating acceptance and payment risk – Rick Bradbury, Maine Department of Transportation
Indicators for material certification and testing fraud – Mike Copeland, Idaho Department of Transportation
Question and answer session moderated by Mark Felag, Mark Felag, P.E. LLC

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants can:

Explore the basics of quality assurance and explain why it should be implemented by agencies
Understand the variability, risks, and pay factors from both the agency's and contractor's perspectives
Identify indicators for material certification and testing fraud

Professional Development Hours

This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.

Contact

Christian Petitfrere

TRBwebinar@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

TRB Webinar: Speed and Sight Criteria for Geometric Design

February 6, 2025

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (ET)

Past

About

Acceleration, deceleration, and stopping sight distance (SSD) criteria are key factors in determining roadway geometric design requirements. These elements are influenced by variables such as grade, vehicle type, maneuver type, brake reaction time, object height, and driver’s eye height. TRB hosted a webinar on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that covered the findings from recent studies that assess design policies related to these criteria and informed recommendations for updates to the AASHTO Green Book.

This webinar was based on NCHRP Research Report 1081: Acceleration, Deceleration, and Stopping Sight Distance Criteria for Geometric Design of Highways and Streets.

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program and the Standing Technical Committee on Performance Effects of Geometric Design.

The slides are available. Please contact trbwebinar@nas.edu for a link to the recording. There may be a $90 fee.

Webinar agenda and presenters

Overview of NCHRP 15-75 and related field and crash studies – Peter T. Savolainen, Michigan State University
Development of revised design guidelines – Eric T. Donnell, Pennsylvania State University
Translating results into practice – James A. Rosenow, Minnesota Department of Transportation
Question and answer session moderated by Peter T. Savolainen, Michigan State University

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants can:

Understand the differences between current design assumptions and associated parameters that describe driver behavior and vehicle performance
Design acceleration and deceleration lanes in consideration of revised guidance based on driver behavior
Determine the recommended SSD for various scenarios and relate anticipated safety performance to available sight distance

Professional Development Hours

This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.

Contact

Ericka Hall

TRBwebinar@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Webinar

TRB Webinar: Deter Trespassing on Rail Rights of Way and Improve Grade Crossing Safety

January 28, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (ET)

Past

Materials

Presentation - TRB Webinar Deter Trespassing on Rail Rights of Way and Improve Grade Crossing Safety

About

Railroads and rail transit agencies are tasked with securing their rights of way, which often feature open access points such as grade crossings and station platforms that can lead to trespassing incidents. This creates a continuous challenge for operators and public agencies to balance security with the safe and efficient delivery of services. TRB hosted a webinar on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern that shared techniques and treatments to employ to deter trespassing, ranging from physical barriers to public outreach and education. Presenters discussed deployment of electronic surveillance through rail crossing cameras and other devices to monitor grade crossing activity and provide alerts for actions.

This webinar was based on TCRP Research Report 233: Strategies for Deterring Trespassing on Rail Transit and Commuter Rail Rights-of-Way and TCRP Synthesis 177: Electronic Surveillance of Railroad-Highway Crossings for Collison Avoidance: State of the Practice.

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Transit Cooperative Research Program and the Standing Technical Committee on Rail Safety.

The slides are linked in the meeting materials. View the recorded webinar below.

Webinar agenda and presenters

Strategies for deterring trespassing on rail transit and commuter rail rights of way – Jeffery E. Warner, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Electronic surveillance of railroad-highway crossings for collision avoidance: State of the practice – Amiy Varma, AAAJ, LLC
Development of railroad trespassing database using artificial intelligence – Francesco Bedini Jacobini, Federal Railroad Administration
Question and answer session moderated by David C. Wilcock, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were be for presentations and the final 30 minutes were be reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants can:

Understand the most effective methods and techniques to deploy to deter trespassing on rail rights of way
Analyze surveillance data collected from rail crossing cameras to enhance engineering, education, and enforcement efforts
Recognize the vital role grade crossing surveillance and trespasser deterrence plays in the safe operation of rail systems

Professional Development Hours

This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.

American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits

This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.

Contact

TRB Webinar Program

TRBwebinar@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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