National Conference on Setting an Intermodal Transportation Research Framework, Washington, D.C., March 4-5, 1996

by National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board

1997 · Transportation Research Board

The conference on Setting an Intermodal Research Framework brought together a distinguished assembly of public officials, academicians, commercial leaders, and military specialists. During the conference, each of these groups of professionals found noteworthy synergies in their intermodal interests. Papers contained in these proceedings reflect those synergies. The conference was another step toward a strengthened intermodal partnership.

Public Transit Board Governance Guidebook

by Transit Cooperative Research Program, National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board

2002 · Transportation Research Board

This Guidebook is a reference tool that provides information on the organization and composition of transit boards. The Guidebook describes the structure and practices of transit boards and includes information on board-selection methods, board size, board length of service, and board composition. The Guidebook also includes a section on the primary role and activities of the transit board and the role of the transit board chair. There are guidelines for determining the roles and responsibilities of board members and a description of the characteristics of an effective board. Six case studies provide additional insight on transit board operation.

Curbing Gridlock: Commissioned papers

by National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board. Committee for Study on Urban Transportation Congestion Pricing, National Research Council (U.S.). Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board

1994 · Transportation Research Board

The Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration requested that the Transportation Research Board and the Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education of the National Research Council conduct a study of congestion pricing for congestion management. To conduct this study, the National Research Council established the Committee for Study on Urban Transportation Congestion Pricing. The committee's deliberations were supplemented by liaison representatives from several groups concerned about the benefits and costs of congestion pricing. After a review of the literature, and drawing from its expertise, the committee commissioned papers on a variety of topics. Volume 1 contains the committee's overview of the material contained in the commissioned papers, its conclusions, and its recommendations regarding the potential of congestion pricing, the need for evaluation of early demonstrations, and other research needs. Volume 2 provides a rich array of information about individual case studies from around the nation and thoughtful analyses by individual scholars about many of the critical issues surrounding congestion pricing., as revised by their authors after the symposium.

Recent Research on Hydraulics and Hydrology

by National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board

1994 · Transportation Research Board

The 11 peer-reviewed papers in this volume were presented at the 1994 TRB Annual Meeting during sessions sponsored by the TRB Committee on Hydrology, Hydraulics, and Water Quality.

Enhancing the Visibility and Image of Transit in the United States and Canada

by Wirthlin Worldwide, Transit Cooperative Research Program, National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board

2000 · Transportation Research Board

The report documents and presents how the image of transit can be strengthened by building on existing positive perceptions. The research provides a communications strategy to guide national, regional, and local efforts to enhance the image and visibility of transit in order to create a more positive and supportive environment.

Interregional Travel

by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Transportation Research Board, Policy Studies, Committee for a Study of Intercity Passenger Travel Issues and Opportunities in Short-Haul Markets

2016 · National Academies Press

TRB Special Report 320: Interregional Travel: A New Perspective for Policy Making examines the demand for and supply of interregional transportation in the United States. Major additions to transportation infrastructure, including high-speed rail, are being considered for some of the country’s most heavily traveled 100- to 500-mile corridors. The availability and use of the automobile, airplane, and train for interregional travel are reviewed along with the rejuvenated intercity bus. U.S. interregional corridors and transportation options are contrasted with those in Japan and Europe, where substantial investments have been made in passenger rail. Public investments in new, long-lived transportation infrastructure can be risky because of uncertainty about future demand and the development of new technologies and competing transportation services. Decisionmakers in interregional corridors face the added challenge of having to coordinate investments across multiple jurisdictions. The report recommends actions to reduce this uncertainty and create stronger institutional means for developing the country’s interregional corridors. TR News 303 features an article on Interregional Travel: A New Perspective for Policy Making. A video about the research is now available: At the 2016 TRB Annual Meeting, January 10-14, 2016, a session entitled Interregional Travel: Policymaking from a New Perspective was webcast live. These videos provide an overview of various components of the project. Introduction: Part 1: Overview of Project Scope Part 2: Data and Information Needs Part 3: Intercity Bus Operations Question and Answer Session Presenters: Tom Deen Nancy McGuckin Joe Schweiterman Moderated by: Martin Wachs

Understanding and Applying Advanced On-board Bus Electronics

by John J. Schiavone, National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board, Transit Cooperative Research Program

1999 · Transportation Research Board

The report provides an overview of electronics and its application to buses and other transportation sectors. The report then addresses electronic integration, potential benefits offered by integration, and transit agency experiences with the technology. The report concludes with guidelines for implementing transit bus electronics. It is intended to be a primer on the subject, providing essential background information to serve as a starting point for acquiring additional knowledge.

Expanding Metropolitan Highways

by National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board. Committee for Study of Impacts of Highway Capacity Improvements on Air Quality and Energy Consumption, Bernard R. Appleman, National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board

1995 · Transportation Research Board

"This synthesis will be of interest to state DOT bridge maintenance and construction engineers; regulators, consultants, and contractors involved with the removal of lead paint from bridges and structures; and structural coatings specialists, chemists, and researchers. This synthesis describes the current state of the practice for the removal of lead-based paint from existing highway steel bridges."--Avant-propos.