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Transportation Research Board (TRB)

As part of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the Transportation Research Board (TRB) mobilizes expertise, experience, and knowledge to anticipate and solve complex transportation-related challenges. The Board’s varied activities annually engage more than 5,500 engineers, scientists, and other transportation researchers and practitioners from the public and private sectors and academia, all of whom contribute their expertise in the public interest. The program is supported by state departments of transportation, federal agencies including component administrations of the U.S. Department of Transportation, and other organizations and individuals interested in the development of transportation.

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Submit your paper for presentation at the 2027 TRB Annual Meeting

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The paper submission site is open from July 1 through August 1. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your work—review the submission guidelines and begin your submission.

Jul 8, 2026
TRB Annual Meeting Entrance

Read the latest issue of TR News

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The magazine explores Washington state's wildlife crossings that restore habitat connectivity while improving motorist safety

Jul 8, 2026
Mule Deer Running

ACRP University Design Competition Winner's Unrelentless Pursuit Leads to Artemis II

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When the Artemis II astronauts splashed down, an enormous team was behind the successful mission. Jason Endsley, a 2020 ACRP University Design Competition winner, was at sea on the recovery vessel as lead instrumentation engineer.

Jun 5, 2026
Former ACRP University Design Competition winner Jason Endsley stands beside Artemis II recovery equipment

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