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Transportation Research Board Executive Office

Provides policy and operational leadership for all TRB programs and activities, the TRB Executive Office oversees committee appointments, report reviews, webinars, staffing, communications, international initiatives, and information technology. The office also supports the TRB Executive and Division Committees and manages the Transportation Research Information Services’ (TRIS’) suite of library, database, and thesaurus resources.

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Ann Brach Appointed Executive Director of Transportation Research Board at National Academies

News Release

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine announced today that Ann Brach has been named the executive director of the Transportation Research Board (TRB).

Apr 13, 2026

Winners Selected for the TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program’s 2024-2025 University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs

News Release

The Transportation Research Board’s Airport Cooperative Research Program has selected winners for its latest University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs. This annual competition encourages students to design innovative and practical solutions to challenges at airports.

Jan 30, 2026

State DOT leaders share megaproject successes

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Jan 21, 2026

From TRB AM paid photographer

Watch state DOT leaders discuss updates from surface transportation funding reauthorization bill

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Jan 20, 2026

Paid Photographer from TRB Annual Meeting, TRB owns

Watch Leslie Richards and Seval Oz chat about transitioning to future transportation systems

Update

Jan 20, 2026

Paid photographer from 2026 TRB Annual Meeting

Watch the TRB AM Chair's Plenary

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Jan 15, 2026

New Report Calls for Increased Focus on Mariner Health and Well-Being, Prohibition of Alcohol for Crew of U.S. Vessels

News Release

The health and safety of crew are crucial to the U.S. maritime industry, a sector of critical importance to the nation’s economy and defense. A new National Academies report examines policies and practices pertaining to the use of alcohol and other substances on ships and makes recommendations to support mariner well-being.

Jan 15, 2026

Two female naval architects wearing hardhats standing together on starboard side of tugboat during inspection

Get inspired to make the roads safer with David Harkey's Deen Lecture

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Jan 13, 2026

Join David Harkey's Deen Lecture tonight at the TRB Annual Meeting

Update

Harkey will deliver his lecture, “Moving Road Safety Forward, Brought to You by the Letter C," starting at 6:15 PM. A long-time TRB volunteer, Harkey has chaired the Safety and Systems Users Group and the Committee on Safety Data, Analysis and Evaluation as well as served on numerous National Cooperative Highway Research Program panels and National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine consensus study committees.

Jan 12, 2026

TRB Annual Meeting keynote Steven Bradbury on USDOT priorities

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Jan 8, 2026

Innovative Materials in Water Resources Infrastructure: Opportunities for the Corps of Engineers

Announcement

Dams, locks, and levees are critical to U.S. navigation, safety, and commerce — but many are reaching the end of or have surpassed their design lives. A new National Academies report examines how innovative materials could help the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintain, repair, and modernize this vital infrastructure.

Dec 18, 2025

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Volunteer to serve on a Cooperative Research Program panel

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Get involved with TRB.

Dec 15, 2025

Register for the 2026 TRB Annual Meeting

Announcement

Registration is now open for the 105th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, taking place Jan. 11-15 in Washington, D.C. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with thousands of colleagues at the world’s largest gathering of transportation professionals.

Nov 21, 2025

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Eight Winners Selected for the TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program Graduate Research Awards

News Release

The Transportation Research Board’s Airport Cooperative Research Program today announced the winners of its annual ACRP Graduate Research Awards.

Oct 31, 2025

Wayne Kittelson is the recipient of the 2025 W.N. Carey, Jr. Award

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Mr. Kittelson, Senior Principal Engineer, Kittelson & Associates, Inc., is recognized for his almost 50 years of service to TRB and for his significant engagement in the highway capacity and quality of service field.

Oct 22, 2025

Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti is the recipient of the 2026 Sharon D. Banks Award

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Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti is recognized for her career-long efforts to ensure that transportation systems truly serve the people who rely on them.

Oct 15, 2025

Chris Hendrickson honored with 2025 Roy W. Crum Award

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Sep 29, 2025

Chris Hendrickson

Celebrating 20 Years of ACRP

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For two decades, the Airport Cooperative Research Program has advanced practical, responsive solutions and positively impacted airports across the country. Join us online Sept. 26 for special guests, trivia, prizes, and more at “Celebrating 20 Years: How You Can Drive Airport Innovation with ACRP.” Learn More

Sep 22, 2025

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