Transportation Research Board

Conference

2029 TRB Annual Meeting

January 7 - 11, 2029

Upcoming

About

Convened by TRB, the 2029 TRB Annual Meeting is held January 7-11, 2029 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C.

The TRB Annual Meeting attracts thousands of transportation professionals from around the world. The program covers all transportation modes, with sessions and workshops addressing topics of interest to policy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academic institutions.

Contact

TRB Meetings

TRBmeetings@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.

Conference

2028 TRB Annual Meeting

January 9 - 13, 2028

Upcoming

About

Convened by TRB, the 2028 TRB Annual Meeting is held January 9-13, 2028 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C.

The TRB Annual Meeting attracts thousands of transportation professionals from around the world. The program covers all transportation modes, with sessions and workshops addressing topics of interest to policy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academic institutions.

Contact

TRB Meetings

TRBmeetings@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.

Conference

2027 TRB Annual Meeting

January 10 - 14, 2027

Upcoming

About

Convened by TRB, the 2027 TRB Annual Meeting is held January 10-14, 2027 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C.

The TRB Annual Meeting attracts thousands of transportation professionals from around the world. The program covers all transportation modes, with sessions and workshops addressing topics of interest to policy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academic institutions.

Contact

TRB Meetings

TRBmeetings@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.

Conference

65th Annual Workshop on Transportation Law

July 12 - 15, 2026

Upcoming

Agenda

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Convened by TRB, the 65th Annual Workshop on Transportation Law will be held July 12-15, 2026 in Irvine, CA. Attendees will learn about recent developments in transportation law and policy. A comprehensive agenda will kick off with a panel of senior U.S. Department of Transportation officials from the modal legal offices. This panel will provide updates on the critical issues each are facing. The workshop covers legal issues including those relating to:

Contracting
Environmental compliance
Tort liability
Risk management
Eminent domain
Transit system management
Human resources issues impacting transportation agencies
Technology
Legal ethics

Sessions qualify for continuing legal education credits from virtually every state bar association.

Contact

Robert Shea

RShea@nas.edu

Location

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center

100 Academy Way

Irvine CA 92617, 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.

Conference

TRB Symposium on Aviation Innovation and Research

June 8 - 11, 2026

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Upcoming

Agenda

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Convened by TRB, the 2026 TRB Symposium on Aviation Innovation and Research will be held June 8 – 11, 2026 in Dayton, OH. Participants will discuss emerging trends and issues to identify research solutions that can forge innovative concepts and strategies for implementation and support the future of the aviation industry,

Participants will explore a range of topics including how to optimize airport infrastructure, integrating new technologies into the existing aviation system, and developing solutions to safety and security challenges.

The symposium is expected to attract policymakers and industry leaders in addition to practitioners and researchers. The event’s dynamic format includes plenary sessions, committee meetings, lectern sessions, poster presentations, and industry exhibits. Participants will work together to identify research needs that could be considered for funding in programs including the Airport Cooperative Research Program. The interactive nature of the symposium will foster networking, collaboration, and knowledge transfer among participants.

Contact

Christy Gerencher

cgerencher@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.

Conference

2026 TRB Annual Meeting

January 11 - 15, 2026

Upcoming

Agenda

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Materials

Thomas B. Deen Lectureship Monday, January 12 - David Harkey will deliver the Thomas B. Deen Distinguished Lecture, “Moving Road Safety Forward, Brought to You by the Letter C.”

About

Convened by TRB, the 2026 TRB Annual Meeting is held January 11 - 15, 2026 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C.

The TRB Annual Meeting attracts thousands of transportation professionals from around the world. The program covers all transportation modes, with sessions and workshops addressing topics of interest to policy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academic institutions.

New and returning paper reviewers must update their profiles in the paper review platform to indicate interest. As part of this new process, reviewers must select their areas of expertise using a revised classification system.

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Agenda Highlights:

Sunday, January 11 - workshops

Monday, January 12 - David Harkey will deliver the Thomas B. Deen Distinguished Lecture, “Moving Road Safety Forward, Brought to You by the Letter C.”

Wednesday, January 14 - TRB awards will be presented during the Chair's Plenary session including:

Chris Hendrickson - 2025 Roy W. Crum Award
Christopher Barkan - 2025 Robert E. Skinner, Jr. Distinguished Transportation Research Management Award
Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti - 2026 Sharon D. Banks Award
Wayne Kittelson - 2025 W.N. Carey, Jr. Distinguished Service Award

Thursday, January 15 - workshops

Contact

TRB Meetings

TRBmeetings@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

Committee on Geological and Geotechnical Engineering: Meeting on Geotechnical Engineering Research Needs for Natural Hazard Mitigation

January 7 - 8, 2026

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About

This convening will identify priority research directions in geotechnical engineering that address pressing knowledge gaps related to natural hazard risk management and mitigation. Leveraging the convening capacity of the COGGE and the National Academies, geotechnical engineers and multidisciplinary experts will consider unresolved geotechnical performance issues observed during recent extreme events and explore how fundamental research could address those challenges.

Organizing Project

Committee on Geological and Geotechnical Engineering

Contact

Sammantha Magsino

(202) 334-3091
smagsino@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: Advancing Pavement Quality Control through the Density Profiling System

December 18, 2025

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

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Upcoming

About

Are you looking for efficient and non-destructive methods for asphalt quality assurance? The Density Profiling System (DPS) offers real-time, continuous density measurements that enhance pavement performance and construction outcomes. TRB will host a webinar on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that will explore the application and advantages of DPS technology for continuous, non-destructive asphalt pavement density measurement. Presenters will share agency perspectives and case studies from recent field implementations, highlighting how DPS improves quality assurance, supports data-driven decision-making, and contributes to long-term pavement performance.

The registration fee is $100. Purchase a webinar package for discounted pricing. Complimentary registration is available for employees of TRB sponsors, standing technical committee chairs, involved CRP panel members, media, congressional staff, and TRB or National Academies staff. Visit MyTRB.org for details.

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

Webinar agenda and presenters

Federal Highway Administration research on the density profiling system – Hoda Azari, FHWA
Minnesota experience with the DPS TPF: First phase research and development findings and phase 2 implementation strategies – Kyle Hoegh, Minnesota Department of Transportation
Michigan DOT case studies on DPS mix calibration, field validation, and data accuracy and repeatability – Fawaz Kaseer, Michigan Department of Transportation
Question and answer session moderated by Hoda Azari, FHWA

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:

Apply DPS for continuous, real-time asphalt density measurements during pavement construction
Understand how agencies integrate DPS into their own specifications and workflows
Evaluate DPS mix calibration methods and assess the accuracy, variability, and repeatability of density measurements

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 for 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.

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.

Organizing Project

TRB Webinars

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: Accommodating Peer-to-Peer Carsharing at Airports

December 17, 2025

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

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Upcoming

About

Would peer-to-peer (P2P) carsharing affect your airport’s revenue, operations, safety, and facilities? TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that will provide an overview of trends and best practices for practitioners seeking to better manage and accommodate P2P operations at their airports. Presenters will share findings from recent research and case studies and offer guidance on accommodating P2P activity in ways that reflect sound business practices. Presenters will also discuss the impacts on terminal curbsides and parking facilities as well as considerations for stakeholders, security, vehicle handoff locations, and overall P2P facility needs.

This webinar is based on ACRP Research Report 274: Accommodating Peer-to-Peer Carsharing at Airports: A Guide.

This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program.

There is no fee to attend this webinar. Registration is required.

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

Webinar agenda and presenters

Introduction to P2P carsharing and providing for carsharing at airports – Peter Mandle, Intervistas
State and airport regulation of P2P carsharing – Mellisa Allison, Anderson & Kreiger LLP
Financial implications and business arrangements – Rhona DiCamillo, DKMG Consulting LLC
Question and answer session moderated by Stephen Gordon, Oakland International Airport

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:

Determine the financial impacts of implementing P2P carsharing at an airport
Understand common requirements for P2P carsharing companies as part of airport business agreements
Establish a framework for determining the facility needs of P2P operations at your airport

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.

Continuing Education Units for Accredited Airport Executives

The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) will provide 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) to accredited airport executives who attend this webinar. Claim CEUs by visiting www.aaae.org/ceu. For questions about AAAE continuing education units, please contact accreditation@aaae.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.

Organizing Project

TRB Webinars

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: Connected Mobility Futures—Integrating Transit and Technology

December 16, 2025

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

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Upcoming

About

Public transit agencies are reimagining mobility through innovation, integration, and technology to create seamless travel experiences and improve access for all users. TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that will highlight strategies and technologies transforming the future of connected mobility. This session will explore how public agencies and technology partners are addressing fragmented systems through open platforms, integrated trip planning, and seamless fare payment, drawing on lessons from the Federal Transit Administration’s Integrated Mobility Innovation (IMI) and Accelerating Innovative Mobility (AIM) programs. Attendees will also gain insights into how Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and Autonomous Mobility-on-Demand (AMoD) can expand access, improve service efficiency, and rebuild ridership. Presenters will share real-world examples, research, and lessons learned to help agencies advance scalable, user-centered transportation systems.

The registration fee is $100. Purchase a webinar package for discounted pricing. Complimentary registration is available for employees of TRB sponsors, standing technical committee chairs, involved CRP panel members, media, congressional staff, and TRB or National Academies staff. Visit MyTRB.org for details.

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

Webinar agenda and presenters

Transit ridership trends, access gaps, and technological solutions – Alireza Khani, University of Minnesota
Building seamless open mobility ecosystems: Strategies for integrated trip planning and payments – Pete Costello, Pete Costello, LLC
Using data and technology to effect behavior change in transportation – Christopher Arabia, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
Question and answer session moderated by Tiffany Dubinsky, Virginia Department of Rail and Public 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:

Unify trip planning, booking, and payments across services using open-source tools
Leverage MaaS, AMoD, and digital tools to improve last-mile access, reliability, and the overall rider experience
Understand ridership patterns, pandemic impacts, and scalable approaches to reconnect users through innovative and integrated transit services