Transportation Research Board (TRB)

Webinar

TRB Webinar: Remote Sensing and Drone Tools for Rural Road Resilience

July 29, 2025

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

Past

About

Low-volume roads in rural areas and developing countries are especially vulnerable to damage from increasingly intense storms. Rapidly assessing road conditions after severe weather events, designing them effectively, and managing them with accurate information can significantly improve their resilience and reduce life-cycle costs. TRB hosted a webinar on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern that explored how remote sensing technologies can assist with road location, design, and condition assessments, particularly in remote and developing regions. Presenters shared how high-resolution imagery and digital elevation models derived from remote sensing can support resilient road maintenance, drainage design, and storm damage repairs.

This webinar featured research from NCHRP Synthesis 485: Converting Paved Roads to Unpaved and NCHRP Synthesis 430: Cost-Effective and Sustainable Road Slope Stabilization and Erosion Control.

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program and the Standing Technical Committee on Low Volume Roads.

The slides are available. Please visit the webinar details page to access the recording.

Webinar agenda and presenters

Remote sensing and satellite data used for rural road design – Alex Campbell, Anyway Solutions
Advanced methods in drone remote sensing for condition assessment and asset management of low volume roads – Colin Brooks and Richard Dobson, Michigan Tech Research Institute
Question and answer session moderated by Gordon Keller, Genesee Geotechnical

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:

Locate and identify remote sensing data relevant to rural low-volume road design and maintenance
Apply drone technology to assess road conditions and identify maintenance needs
Use digital tools to develop elevation models and determine appropriate drainage solutions

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.

Organizing Project

TRB Webinars

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: Bridge Preservation Using Non-Destructive Testing on T1 Steel

July 24, 2025

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

Past

Materials

Presentation - TRB Webinar Bridge Preservation Using Non-Destructive Testing on T1 Steel

About

Following 2021 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidance on non-destructive testing (NDT) of fracture-critical members fabricated with Grade 100 steel, bridge inspectors need updated strategies to effectively assess and preserve these structures. TRB hosted a webinar on Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern with case studies demonstrating how non-destructive evaluation (NDE) results can inform bridge preservation decision-making. Presenters shared examples of applying NDE to evaluate Grade 100 steel during long-term structural monitoring. Attendees learned about project procurement, scoping, work progression, key findings, and lessons learned, including critical considerations and challenges encountered throughout the projects.

The slides are available. Please visit the webinar details page to access the recording.

Webinar agenda and presenters

Kentucky NDT of Grade 100 steel – James Edmunds, KYTC
NDE and remediation plans for T-1 steel members – Jason Stith, Michael Baker International
Use of NDE to assess, evaluate, and validate welds in T-1 steel – Jen Laning, Gannett Fleming TranSystems
Question and answer session moderated by Hoda Azari, FHWA

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:

Explain how NDE techniques are integrated into the bridge preservation decision-making process, with a focus on structures fabricated with Grade 100 steel

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.

Organizing Project

TRB Webinars

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: Planning for Shock Events in Aviation Demand Forecasting

July 23, 2025

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

Past

Materials

Presentation - TRB Webinar Planning for Shock Events in Aviation Demand Forecasting

About

Natural disasters, economic disruptions, or geopolitical instability can significantly affect aviation demand and airport operations. TRB hosted a webinar on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern that provided an overview of shock events’ impacts on airports. It introduced a practical methodology that helps airport operators identify relevant shock events, assess their potential effects on airport operations and business, and develop strategies to mitigate, withstand, and respond to those disruptions. Presenters also demonstrated how scenario forecasting can support more resilient airport planning.

This webinar was based on ACRP Research Report 272: Incorporating Shock Events into Aviation Demand Forecasting and Airport Planning.

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

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

Webinar agenda and presenters

Definition of shock events and their impacts to airports – Chris Greer, InterVISTAS
A methodology to identify shocks, their potential impacts, and develop strategies to withstand them – Chris Greer, InterVISTAS
Question and answer session moderated by David Ballard, consultant

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 methodology to identify potential shock events and model ways to withstand and respond to them
Develop scenario forecasts

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.

Continuing Education Units for Accredited Airport Executives

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

Organizing Project

TRB Webinars

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.

Meeting Closed

Study on Furthering the Development and Use of Innovative Materials in Water Resources Infrastructure - Committee Meeting 11

July 23, 2025

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

Past

About

During this meeting, the committee will review recent progress on the draft report. The group will also continue refining potential conclusions and recommedations.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

all except for Bora Gencturk

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 23, 2025

Organizing Project

Study on Furthering the Development and Use of Innovative Materials in Water Resources Infrastructure

Contact

Tim Marflak

(585) 519-1874
tmarflak@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 Closed

Health and Safety Impacts of Aircraft Cabin Temperatures - Standards Work Group Call #1

July 21, 2025

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

Past

About

We held a closed-session working group meeting with members of the consensus study committee to review the statement of task related to standards and discuss relevant temperature and humidity standards and approaches to assessing feasibility and applicability to protecting health and safety of cabin occupants.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Byron Jones
Fabiano Amorim
David Wegman
David Space

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Statement of Task
Existing standards relevant to the health and safety of aircraft operations and environments

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Statement of Task
Staff generated summary of standards

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 25, 2025

Organizing Project

Health and Safety Impacts of Aircraft Cabin Temperatures

Contact

Autumn Downey

Adowney@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

TRB's International Conference on Accelerated Pavement Testing

July 20 - 23, 2025

Past

About

Convened by TRB, the 7th International Conference on Accelerated Pavement Testing will be held July 20-23, 2025 in Auburn, AL, at the Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center. This interactive conference promotes idea sharing, research, and showcases noteworthy practices and solutions.

Participants will be part of a unique forum to address the various aspects and benefits of accelerated pavement testing (APT) from an international perspective. They will gain insight into needs and upcoming trends for future developments in accelerated pavement testing, and contribute to mapping the future of engineering and managing APT. Focusing on accelerated pavement testing, the conference will benefit APT current and prospective facility owners and researchers, and road agency and pavement engineering practitioners who are interested in using APT data to develop improved methods of pavement design.

Presentations will cover project-specific investigations including asphalt binder performance, interlayer systems, hot- and warm-mix asphalt, concrete surfacing, cement stabilization, airfield pavements. Look for additional information on pre-conference workshops along with technical tours at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT)

Additional sessions will also cover topics including:

Establishing and reviewing facilities
Cost-benefit
Implementation of APT findings into practices
Instrumentation
Calibration of mechanistic-empirical performance models
Linking APT and long-term pavement performance (LTPP)

Sponsored by
Standing Committee on Pavement Structural Testing and Evaluation (AKP40)
Standing Committee on Pavement Condition Evaluation (AKP10)

Learn more about the 7th International Conference on Accelerated Pavement Testing.

TRB does not share the email addresses of conference attendees or sell mailing lists of its volunteers. Any solicitations offering such lists are improper and can be considered fraudulent.

Contact

Brian Roberts

BRoberts@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: Activating Organizational Change to Build Agency Capabilities

July 17, 2025

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

Past

Materials

Presentation - TRB Webinar Activating Organizational Change to Build Agency Capabilities

About

Transportation agencies are operating in an era of rapid change, facing mounting pressures from workforce shifts, emerging technologies, and growing public and stakeholder expectations. TRB hosted a webinar on Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern that offered practical strategies to help agencies strengthen their internal capabilities and navigate evolving demands. Presenters explored why building organizational capacity is more critical than ever, introduced tools and resources from the Advancing Capability-Based (ACB) guidance, and shared real-world examples of how agencies are applying the ACB framework in practice. Attendees gained actionable insights to support long-term success through strategic capability development.

This webinar was based on NCHRP Project 20-24(95)A, "Ensuring Essential Capability for the Future Transportation Agency".

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program.

The slides are available. Please visit the webinar details page to access the recording.

Webinar agenda and presenters

Facing future challenges: Why transportation agencies need to build and enhance capabilities now more than ever – Hyun-A Park, Spy Pond Partners, LLC
Exploring the ACB guidance: Tools and resources for building capabilities – Lori Richter, Spy Pond Partners, LLC
Moving from theory to practice: Applying the ACB framework – Chris Young, Texas Department of Transportation
Question and answer session moderated by Deanna Belden, Texas A&M Transportation Institute

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:

Describe the components of the ACB framework, including change forces, capability needs, and practical adaptation strategies
Access and navigate tools and resources such as the ACB Guidebook, videos, toolkits, case studies, job descriptions, and shared library
Apply guidance and successful practices from the ACB framework to build and enhance agency capabilities

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.

Organizing Project

TRB Webinars

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.

Meeting Closed

Impacts on Shipping and Commercial, Tribal, and Recreational Fisheries from Development of Renewable Energy on the West Coast (July Virtual Committee Meeting)

July 16, 2025

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

The Impacts on Shipping and Commercial, Tribal, and Recreational Fisheries from Development of Renewable Energy on the West Coast Committee will hold a meeting to discuss progress and future goals needed to complete a deliberate and thoughtful report.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Steve Joner, David Checkely, Rebecca Lewison, Michele Conrad, Brian Penoyer, Jeremy Firestone, Dave Anning, Mike Conroy, Annette von Jouanne, Robert Sheppard, Diana Bob, and Keith Michel

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Committee members went through the current chapter 2 and 3 of the report.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 16, 2025

Organizing Project

Impacts on Shipping and Commercial, Tribal, and Recreational Fisheries from Development of Renewable Energy on the West Coast

Contact

Caroline Bell

CBBell@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 Closed

Alcohol at Sea: Committee Meeting 7

July 16, 2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This meeting will focus on reviewing the committee’s conclusions and recommendations in preparation for report review.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Joshua Sharfstein (chair), Claudine Bradley, Martha Grabowski, Robyn Hacker, Songqi Liu, Vicki Magley, Amie Newins, Martin Slade

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee met to review the report's conclusions and recommendations before it goes into review.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 22, 2025

Organizing Project

Alcohol at Sea

Contact

Molly Checksfield Dorries

MDorries@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

TRB's Transit Safety and Security Conference

July 15 - 17, 2025

Past

About

EVENT CANCELED

Convened by TRB, the TRB Transit Safety and Security Conference will be held July 15 - 17, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Public transportation is one of the safest modes of transportation, although there are areas of risk. Fortunately, the public transportation and passenger rail industries have implemented programs, modified procedures, and implemented demonstrated technologies that have proven successful in mitigating these areas of risk and providing safety and security improvements.

This conference is designed to transfer the knowledge gained locally by agency personnel and practitioners as well as national and international researchers. Public transportation and passenger rail agencies will present successful outcomes and lessons learned from safety and security policy, procedure modifications, and technology pilots and deployments. Recognizing the significant contributions made by industry research partners, this event will include presentations on actionable one-world safety and security research findings.

The program will be built around four areas of focus:

Transit employee safety
Passenger and public safety
Emergency management
Transit security challenges

The conference will include plenary and breakout sessions.

TRB Sponsoring Committee
Standing Committee on Transit Safety and Security (AP080)

Learn more about the TRB Transit Safety and Security Conference.

Contact

Claire Randall

CRandall@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.

Conference

TRB’s Workshop on Transportation Law

July 13 - 16, 2025

Past

About

Convened by TRB, the 64th Annual Workshop on Transportation Law will be held July 13 - 16, 2025 at the Washington Marriot at Metro Center, 775 12th Street NW in Washington, D.C. 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

Attorneys attending can qualify for continuing legal education credits from virtually every state bar association.

Find more information on TRB's 64th Annual Workshop on Transportation Law.

Sponsored by TRB's Legal Resources Section

Contact

Robert Shea

RShea@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

Emerging Trends in Aviation Safety (Phase 3, Meeting #6)

July 11, 2025

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

Past

Materials

Holder Slides on The Good Pilot

About

This meeting focused on complexities of pilot performance, particularly the integration and training for non-technical skills, such as flight path management, communication, and decision-making under pressure. Dr. Barbara Holder from Embry-Riddle University was a guest speaker at the meeting and presented on these topics.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Organizing Project

Emerging Trends in Aviation Safety

Contact

Contact us

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.

Webcast

Health and Safety Impacts of Aircraft Cabin Temperatures - Meeting 1 Public Session

July 10, 2025

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

Past

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Agenda

Download the Agenda

About

This meeting will be an open session to hear from the study sponsor, the Federal Aviation Administration, regarding the charge to the committee and for the committee to gather additional context for the study. There will also be an opportunity for public comment. Learn more by joining on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 1:00-2:30 pm ET. The remainder of the meeting is closed to the public.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Organizing Project

Health and Safety Impacts of Aircraft Cabin Temperatures

Contact

Autumn Downey

Adowney@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 Closed

Health and Safety Impacts of Aircraft Cabin Temperatures - Meeting 1

July 10 - 11, 2025

Past

About

This is the first meeting of the committee and will be conducted virtually. The majority of the meeting will be closed, but there will be a short public session on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 1:00-2:45 pm ET.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

David H. Wegman
Fabiano Amorim
Catherine Burnett
Sara J. Czaja
Byron W. Jones
Eileen McNeely
Kimberly Meidenbauer
Paul Morell
Zachary Schlader
Shalini Shah
David Space

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Committee and staff introductions
The National Academies' consensus study process
Questions related to the study scope
FAA perspective on the statement of task
Public comments
The committee's approach and work plan

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 14, 2025

Organizing Project

Health and Safety Impacts of Aircraft Cabin Temperatures

Contact

Autumn Downey

Adowney@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: Improving Airport Curbside and Roadway Operations

July 8, 2025

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

Past

Materials

Presentation - TRB Webinar Improving Airport Curbside and Roadway Operations

About

Private vehicles, rental cars, taxicabs, ridehailing drivers, buses, and service and delivery vehicles are all navigating airport terminal roadways and curbsides. The high proportion of motorists who are unfamiliar with airport layouts and procedures complicate their operating characteristics. TRB hosted a webinar on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that reviewed guidelines for estimating airport roadway requirements and capacities, introduced recommended performance measures and analytical methods, and highlighted innovative strategies to manage traffic demand and reduce congestion in terminal area and curbside operations.

This webinar was based on ACRP Research Report 266: Airport Curbside and Terminal Area Roadway Operations: New Analysis and Strategies.

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

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

Webinar agenda and presenters

Introduction to airport terminal area roadway and curbside operations and analysis – Peter Mandle, InterVISTAS
Review of airport terminal area roadway and curbside operation and analyses – Gavin Duncan, InterVISTAS
Question and answer session moderated by Abubaker Azam, FlySFO

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:

Estimate airport roadway requirements and analyze airport terminal area roadways
Evaluate airport curbside operations
Improve airport curbside and terminal area roadway operations with innovative strategies

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.

Continuing Education Units for Accredited Airport Executives

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

Organizing Project

TRB Webinars

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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TRB Webinar: Remote Sensing and Drone Tools for Rural Road Resilience

TRB Webinar: Bridge Preservation Using Non-Destructive Testing on T1 Steel

TRB Webinar: Planning for Shock Events in Aviation Demand Forecasting

Study on Furthering the Development and Use of Innovative Materials in Water Resources Infrastructure - Committee Meeting 11

Health and Safety Impacts of Aircraft Cabin Temperatures - Standards Work Group Call #1

TRB's International Conference on Accelerated Pavement Testing

TRB Webinar: Activating Organizational Change to Build Agency Capabilities

Impacts on Shipping and Commercial, Tribal, and Recreational Fisheries from Development of Renewable Energy on the West Coast (July Virtual Committee Meeting)

Alcohol at Sea: Committee Meeting 7

TRB's Transit Safety and Security Conference

TRB’s Workshop on Transportation Law

Emerging Trends in Aviation Safety (Phase 3, Meeting #6)

Health and Safety Impacts of Aircraft Cabin Temperatures - Meeting 1 Public Session

Health and Safety Impacts of Aircraft Cabin Temperatures - Meeting 1

TRB Webinar: Improving Airport Curbside and Roadway Operations