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TRB Committee AHB50TRB Committee AHB50

TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES COMMITTEEDEVICES COMMITTEE

TRB ANNUAL MEETING TRB ANNUAL MEETING

AGENDAAGENDA

Monday, January 14, 2008Monday, January 14, 20088:00 AM to 12:00 Noon8:00 AM to 12:00 NoonMarriott Washington B1Marriott Washington B1

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Agenda – AHB50Agenda – AHB50 Call to OrderCall to Order Welcome and committee Welcome and committee

introductionsintroductions Formal introduction of committee Formal introduction of committee

chairchair Recognition of emeritus committee Recognition of emeritus committee

membersmembers Ken KobetskyKen Kobetsky Jon UpchurchJon Upchurch

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Agenda – AHB50Agenda – AHB50

Approval of the 2007 TRB meeting Approval of the 2007 TRB meeting minutesminutes

Status Report from TRB StaffStatus Report from TRB Staff Rich CunardRich Cunard

Report from TRB Section Report from TRB Section RepresentativeRepresentative Dan TurnerDan Turner

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Results of the 2007-08 Paper Review Results of the 2007-08 Paper Review ProcessProcess

All TRB Papers

Year

2006 2007 2008

Total Received 2862 3070 2847

Total Presented 1688 (59%) 1849 (60%) 1759 (62%)

Papers in Presentation 888 (53%) 935 (51%) 867 (49%)

Papers in Posters 728 (43%) 752 (41%) 861 (49%)

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AHB50 Papers

Year

2007 2008

Total Received 28 34

Total Presented 17 26

Papers in Presentation

8 8 (2 sessions)

Papers in Posters 9 18

Total Reviews 125 (4.8/paper) 149 of 172 (4.4/paper)

Total published 6 (23%) 20 resubmitted – 8/9 (~25%)

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Other Papers InformationOther Papers Information Improved paper submission processImproved paper submission process Elimination of server delaysElimination of server delays Return to the Thomson Scientific ISI Return to the Thomson Scientific ISI

Citation Impact databaseCitation Impact database

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Paper award submissionPaper award submission Sample 1Sample 1

Readability (15 percent) Readability (15 percent) Logic (30 percent) Logic (30 percent) Relevance (20 percent) Relevance (20 percent) Applicability (15 percent) Applicability (15 percent) Contribution (20 percent) Contribution (20 percent)

Sample 2Sample 2 Readability (25%) Readability (25%) Breadth of Applicability (35%) Breadth of Applicability (35%) Impact (40%) Impact (40%)

Sample 3Sample 3 Innovation and Insight (40 percent) Innovation and Insight (40 percent) Contribution to the Transportation Topic (20 percent)Contribution to the Transportation Topic (20 percent) Excellence in Written and Visual Communication (20 percent)Excellence in Written and Visual Communication (20 percent) Breadth of Applicability (20 percent)Breadth of Applicability (20 percent)

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Paper review process improvementsPaper review process improvements Academic, public, and private sector Academic, public, and private sector

reviewersreviewers Paper review subcommitteePaper review subcommittee

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Summary of Ph.D. Student Session Summary of Ph.D. Student Session Mike KnodlerMike Knodler

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Agenda – AHB50Agenda – AHB50 Doctoral Student Research in Transportation Operations and Traffic Control Doctoral Student Research in Transportation Operations and Traffic Control

Sunday, January 13, 2008, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, MarriottSunday, January 13, 2008, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, MarriottMichael Knodler, University of Massachusetts, presidingMichael Knodler, University of Massachusetts, presiding

Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Traffic Control Devices Committee (AHB50), Traffic Signal Systems Committee (AHB25), Highway Capacity and Quality Traffic Control Devices Committee (AHB50), Traffic Signal Systems Committee (AHB25), Highway Capacity and Quality of Service Committee (AHB40), Traffic Flow Theory and Characteristics Committee (AHB45), Work Zone Traffic Control of Service Committee (AHB40), Traffic Flow Theory and Characteristics Committee (AHB45), Work Zone Traffic Control Committee (AHB55), Operational Effects of Geometrics Committee (AHB65)Committee (AHB55), Operational Effects of Geometrics Committee (AHB65)

A Real-time Performance Measurement System for Arterial Traffic Signals (P08-1719)A Real-time Performance Measurement System for Arterial Traffic Signals (P08-1719)Wenteng Ma, University of Minnesota, Twin CitiesWenteng Ma, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Examining the Application of Conway-Maxwell-Poisson Models for Analyzing Traffic Crash Data (P08-1720)Examining the Application of Conway-Maxwell-Poisson Models for Analyzing Traffic Crash Data (P08-1720)Srinivas Reddy Geedipally, Texas A& M UniversitySrinivas Reddy Geedipally, Texas A& M University

Evaluation of Drivers Performance in Response to Multi-threat Scenarios at Crosswalks with and without Evaluation of Drivers Performance in Response to Multi-threat Scenarios at Crosswalks with and without Advance Yield Markings and Symbolic Signage (P08-1721)Advance Yield Markings and Symbolic Signage (P08-1721)Lisandra Garay-Vega, University of Massachusetts, AmherstLisandra Garay-Vega, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

An Application of CODES Data Linkages for Crashworthiness Computations (P08-1722)An Application of CODES Data Linkages for Crashworthiness Computations (P08-1722)Heather A. Rothenberg, University of Massachusetts, AmherstHeather A. Rothenberg, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Methodology for Delay-Based Passenger Car Equivalencies for Urban Transit Buses (P08-1723)Methodology for Delay-Based Passenger Car Equivalencies for Urban Transit Buses (P08-1723)Jarice D. Rodriguez-Seda, University of Illinois, Urbana-ChampaignJarice D. Rodriguez-Seda, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Analysis of the Effect of Vehicle Characteristics in the Severity of Two Vehicle Crashes (P08-1724)Analysis of the Effect of Vehicle Characteristics in the Severity of Two Vehicle Crashes (P08-1724)Alejandro Angel, University of ArizonaAlejandro Angel, University of Arizona

Recasting Dilemma Zone Design as a Marginal Cost and Benefit Problem (P08-1726)Recasting Dilemma Zone Design as a Marginal Cost and Benefit Problem (P08-1726)Anuj Sharma, Purdue UniversityAnuj Sharma, Purdue University

An Highway Work Zone Design and Traffic Management Strategy Decision System (P08-1727)An Highway Work Zone Design and Traffic Management Strategy Decision System (P08-1727)Yali Chen, University of Wisconsin, MadisonYali Chen, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Sessions this year at TRBSessions this year at TRB

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Agenda – AHB50Agenda – AHB50 Session 297 Session 297

New Ideas in Speed Signing and Pavement MarkingNew Ideas in Speed Signing and Pavement Marking Monday, January 14, 2008, 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM, MarriottMonday, January 14, 2008, 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM, MarriottDavid A. Noyce, University of Wisconsin, Madison, presidingDavid A. Noyce, University of Wisconsin, Madison, presiding

Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Traffic Control Devices Committee (AHB50)Traffic Control Devices Committee (AHB50)

Estimating Advisory Curve Speeds on Rural Highways: Oregon Case Study (08-2675)Estimating Advisory Curve Speeds on Rural Highways: Oregon Case Study (08-2675)Karen K. Dixon, Oregon State UniversityKaren K. Dixon, Oregon State UniversityJoshan Rohani, Oregon State UniversityJoshan Rohani, Oregon State University

Analysis of Dual-Advisory Speed Signing on Freeway-to-Freeway Connectors in Analysis of Dual-Advisory Speed Signing on Freeway-to-Freeway Connectors in Texas (08-2903)Texas (08-2903)Anthony Voigt, Texas Transportation InstituteAnthony Voigt, Texas Transportation InstituteCharles Stevens Jr, Texas Transportation InstituteCharles Stevens Jr, Texas Transportation Institute

Driver Understanding of the Purpose of Red Retroreflective Raised Pavement Driver Understanding of the Purpose of Red Retroreflective Raised Pavement Markings (08-0695)Markings (08-0695)Jeffrey David Miles, Texas Transportation InstituteJeffrey David Miles, Texas Transportation InstitutePaul J. Carlson, Texas Transportation InstitutePaul J. Carlson, Texas Transportation InstituteBrooke R. Ullman, Texas Transportation InstituteBrooke R. Ullman, Texas Transportation InstituteNada D. Trout, Texas Transportation InstituteNada D. Trout, Texas Transportation Institute

Modern Pavement Marking Systems: Relationship Between Optics and Nighttime Modern Pavement Marking Systems: Relationship Between Optics and Nighttime Visibility (08-0775)Visibility (08-0775)David M. Burns, 3M CompanyDavid M. Burns, 3M Company

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Agenda – AHB50Agenda – AHB50 Session 353 Session 353

Using Traffic Signals to Enhance Intersection SafetyUsing Traffic Signals to Enhance Intersection Safety Monday, January 14, 2008, 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM, MarriottMonday, January 14, 2008, 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM, MarriottH. Gene Hawkins, Texas A&M University, presidingH. Gene Hawkins, Texas A&M University, presiding

Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Traffic Control Devices Committee (AHB50)Traffic Control Devices Committee (AHB50)

Evaluation of Safety-Effectiveness of Selected Treatments at Urban Signalized Intersections (08-Evaluation of Safety-Effectiveness of Selected Treatments at Urban Signalized Intersections (08-2280)2280)Raghavan Srinivasan, University of North Carolina, Chapel HillRaghavan Srinivasan, University of North Carolina, Chapel HillForrest M. Council, University of North Carolina, Chapel HillForrest M. Council, University of North Carolina, Chapel HillCraig Lyon, Ryerson University, CanadaCraig Lyon, Ryerson University, CanadaFrank Gross, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.Frank Gross, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.Nancy X. Lefler, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.Nancy X. Lefler, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.Bhagwant Persaud, Ryerson University, CanadaBhagwant Persaud, Ryerson University, Canada

Safety Evaluation of Flashing Beacons at Stop-Controlled Intersections (08-2586)Safety Evaluation of Flashing Beacons at Stop-Controlled Intersections (08-2586)Raghavan Srinivasan, University of North Carolina, Chapel HillRaghavan Srinivasan, University of North Carolina, Chapel HillDaniel L. Carter, University of North Carolina, Chapel HillDaniel L. Carter, University of North Carolina, Chapel HillBhagwant Persaud, Ryerson University, CanadaBhagwant Persaud, Ryerson University, CanadaKimberly A. Eccles, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.Kimberly A. Eccles, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.Craig Lyon, Ryerson University, CanadaCraig Lyon, Ryerson University, Canada

Evaluation of Driver Stopping Behavior on High-Speed Signalized Intersection Approaches (08-Evaluation of Driver Stopping Behavior on High-Speed Signalized Intersection Approaches (08-1941)1941)Ihab El-Shawarby, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityIhab El-Shawarby, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityAhmed Mohamed Mostafa Amer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityAhmed Mohamed Mostafa Amer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityHesham Ahmed Rakha, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityHesham Ahmed Rakha, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Pedestrian Countdown Timers: Do Drivers Use Them to Increase Safety or to Increase Risk Pedestrian Countdown Timers: Do Drivers Use Them to Increase Safety or to Increase Risk Taking? (08-2203)Taking? (08-2203)Steven D. Schrock, University of KansasSteven D. Schrock, University of KansasBrandon Bundy, University of KansasBrandon Bundy, University of Kansas

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Poster Session 530 Poster Session 530 Traffic Control DevicesTraffic Control Devices Tuesday, January 15, 2008, Tuesday, January 15, 2008, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Marriott2:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Marriott

Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Traffic Control Devices Committee Traffic Control Devices Committee (AHB50)(AHB50)

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Committee Membership NewsCommittee Membership News Committee rotations in 2008Committee rotations in 2008

1/3 new members – 25 max. – by Feb. 151/3 new members – 25 max. – by Feb. 15 2 positions for young members (< 35 2 positions for young members (< 35

years)years) position for international memberposition for international member

Plan and form completionPlan and form completion Secretary and Chair pro temSecretary and Chair pro tem

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Agenda – AHB50Agenda – AHB50 The duties of committee members are to:The duties of committee members are to:

Assist in the review, summarization, and evaluation of available research Assist in the review, summarization, and evaluation of available research findings on specific problems;findings on specific problems;

Assist in the preparation of committee reports;Assist in the preparation of committee reports; Prepare problem statements of needed research;Prepare problem statements of needed research; Make recommendations to the committee Chair concerning needed research Make recommendations to the committee Chair concerning needed research

within the committee’s scope and in other areas;within the committee’s scope and in other areas; Advise the committee Chair and TRB staff of appropriate research that comes to Advise the committee Chair and TRB staff of appropriate research that comes to

their attention;their attention; Assist in the preparation of reports and/or bibliographies on current practices;Assist in the preparation of reports and/or bibliographies on current practices; Review papers and other documents referred to them;Review papers and other documents referred to them; Offer their own papers for presentation and publication by TRB and encourage Offer their own papers for presentation and publication by TRB and encourage

others to do likewise;others to do likewise; Assist in planning and developing committee‑sponsored sessions at the annual Assist in planning and developing committee‑sponsored sessions at the annual

meeting, conferences and workshops;meeting, conferences and workshops; Participate in committee meetings through in-person attendance or by Participate in committee meetings through in-person attendance or by

teleconference when unable to travel to the meeting;teleconference when unable to travel to the meeting; Answer committee correspondence and keep committee officers and TRB staff Answer committee correspondence and keep committee officers and TRB staff

advised of their current contact information;advised of their current contact information; Serve on task forces of the Group or Section at the request of the Group or Serve on task forces of the Group or Section at the request of the Group or

Section Executive Board; andSection Executive Board; and Perform other functions as requested by the committee Chair.Perform other functions as requested by the committee Chair.

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Committee web site and listserveCommittee web site and listserve http://http://www.topslab.wisc.eduwww.topslab.wisc.edu

/resources/ TRB/TCD//resources/ TRB/TCD/index.htmlindex.html [email protected]@engr.wisc.edu

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Future Committee ActivitiesFuture Committee Activities David BurnsDavid Burns Others?Others?

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MUTCD – NPA DiscussionMUTCD – NPA Discussion Hari KallaHari Kalla Scott WainwrightScott Wainwright

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Break and NetworkingBreak and Networking 15 minutes15 minutes

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Presentation – Illuminated SigningPresentation – Illuminated Signing Jeff ReuterJeff Reuter

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Old BusinessOld Business Triennial Review and Strategic Plan Triennial Review and Strategic Plan

(TSP)(TSP) Past Chairs Committee ReviewersPast Chairs Committee Reviewers

Research Needs StatementsResearch Needs Statements http://rns.trb.orghttp://rns.trb.org

Kim EcclesKim Eccles

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Agenda – AHB50Agenda – AHB50 Problem Statements Problem Statements

More than 700 statements in 31 subject areas have been More than 700 statements in 31 subject areas have been included in the database as of December 2007. Each included in the database as of December 2007. Each statement has been vetted through one or more of 135 statement has been vetted through one or more of 135 TRB standing committees. The collection of research TRB standing committees. The collection of research needs statements will be augmented and kept up to date needs statements will be augmented and kept up to date by the TRB standing committees as part of their regular by the TRB standing committees as part of their regular portfolio of activities. In addition, it is expected that the portfolio of activities. In addition, it is expected that the Technical Activities Council, Groups, Sections, and Technical Activities Council, Groups, Sections, and standing committees will use the database as a tool in standing committees will use the database as a tool in conducting strategic reviews of transportation research conducting strategic reviews of transportation research needs in subject their subject areas, including the setting needs in subject their subject areas, including the setting of research priorities and the identification of gaps.of research priorities and the identification of gaps.

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Problem StatementsProblem Statements Title - The title should be specific and concise, preferably not exceeding l0 Title - The title should be specific and concise, preferably not exceeding l0

words.words. Problem - A statement of the problem and the need, in one or more Problem - A statement of the problem and the need, in one or more

paragraphs.paragraphs. Objective - A clear, concise, specific statement of what the research is Objective - A clear, concise, specific statement of what the research is

expected to achieve and the benefits that may accrue.expected to achieve and the benefits that may accrue. Key Words- For classification purposes, suggest key words not apparent in Key Words- For classification purposes, suggest key words not apparent in

the title.the title. Related Work - Provide a context for the proposed research by briefly Related Work - Provide a context for the proposed research by briefly

describing related work currently under way or recently completed.describing related work currently under way or recently completed. Urgency/Priority - A statement concerning the urgency or relevance of the Urgency/Priority - A statement concerning the urgency or relevance of the

suggested work to transportation needs in general and/or an indication of the suggested work to transportation needs in general and/or an indication of the priority given this research need relative to other Research Project priority given this research need relative to other Research Project Statements generated by the committee.Statements generated by the committee.

Cost - Give best (ballpark) estimate of the cost of conducting the research Cost - Give best (ballpark) estimate of the cost of conducting the research proposed.proposed.

User Community - A description of the audience that should receive this User Community - A description of the audience that should receive this research problem statement (e.g., AASHTO, APTA, FHWA, NHTSA).research problem statement (e.g., AASHTO, APTA, FHWA, NHTSA).

Implementation - A statement describing possible ways in which the findings Implementation - A statement describing possible ways in which the findings of the proposed research might be implemented.of the proposed research might be implemented.

Effectiveness - Give a best estimate of the societal impacts of this research. Effectiveness - Give a best estimate of the societal impacts of this research. If possible, describe the relevant measures of effectiveness.If possible, describe the relevant measures of effectiveness.

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New Business – Discussion ItemsNew Business – Discussion Items 2009/2010 Annual Meeting 2009/2010 Annual Meeting

Sessions/Workshops ideasSessions/Workshops ideas Specific paper topic call ideasSpecific paper topic call ideas Web conference ideasWeb conference ideas NCHRP Synthesis Topics/Problem NCHRP Synthesis Topics/Problem

StatementsStatements Jim Kalchbrenner, Bryan Katz, Scott Nodes, Jim Kalchbrenner, Bryan Katz, Scott Nodes,

Beezy Bentzen, Ken Kobetsky, and Gene Beezy Bentzen, Ken Kobetsky, and Gene Hawkins Hawkins

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The Technical Activities Council The Technical Activities Council approved the following Technical approved the following Technical Activities Action Plan in June 2007Activities Action Plan in June 2007

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1. Strengthen our Ability to Address Critical 1. Strengthen our Ability to Address Critical and Cross-Cutting Issuesand Cross-Cutting Issues Provide leadership in identifying emerging, critical, and Provide leadership in identifying emerging, critical, and

cross-cutting issues.cross-cutting issues. Maintain a top down link between TRB identified "Critical Maintain a top down link between TRB identified "Critical

Issues" and standing committee activities.Issues" and standing committee activities. Develop more formal mechanisms to facilitate synergy Develop more formal mechanisms to facilitate synergy

among multiple committees in addressing critical and among multiple committees in addressing critical and other cross-cutting issues.other cross-cutting issues.

Conduct strategic review of scopes of all standing Conduct strategic review of scopes of all standing committees to assess coverage of critical issues, gaps, committees to assess coverage of critical issues, gaps, overlaps, and opportunities.overlaps, and opportunities.

Increase opportunities to address common issues Increase opportunities to address common issues across different transportation modesacross different transportation modes

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Agenda – AHB50Agenda – AHB50 2. Increase the Involvement of Key Constituencies and Groups2. Increase the Involvement of Key Constituencies and Groups

Increase involvement of federal agencies that are not currently TRB Increase involvement of federal agencies that are not currently TRB sponsorssponsors

Leverage the new CRP and SHRP-2 programs to increase involvement of Leverage the new CRP and SHRP-2 programs to increase involvement of these constuencies in standing committee activities.these constuencies in standing committee activities.

Establish closer ties with metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), local Establish closer ties with metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), local agencies, transit agencies, and toll authorities.agencies, transit agencies, and toll authorities.

Enhance the ability of state DOT employees to participate directly in TRB Enhance the ability of state DOT employees to participate directly in TRB committees, meetings, and activities.committees, meetings, and activities.

Attract greater private sector involvement in standing committees.Attract greater private sector involvement in standing committees. Involve universities with trans. programs that are not currently associated Involve universities with trans. programs that are not currently associated

with TRBwith TRB Involve more pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers, and other users of the trans. Involve more pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers, and other users of the trans.

systemsystem Facilitate greater involvement of individuals and organizations from outside Facilitate greater involvement of individuals and organizations from outside

the U.S.the U.S. Promote greater diversity by increasing involvement of women, minoritiesPromote greater diversity by increasing involvement of women, minorities Establish more partnerships with associations representing key constituency Establish more partnerships with associations representing key constituency

groups.groups. Do a better job of communicating to elected and appointed officials and Do a better job of communicating to elected and appointed officials and

decision makers the benefits of participation of their employees in standing decision makers the benefits of participation of their employees in standing committeescommittees

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3. Increase our Contributions to Identifying Needed Research, 3. Increase our Contributions to Identifying Needed Research, Monitoring Ongoing Research, and Sharing Research ResultsMonitoring Ongoing Research, and Sharing Research Results

Employ a more strategic approach to development and updating of Employ a more strategic approach to development and updating of committees' research needs statementscommittees' research needs statements

Make committees' research needs statements available as a Make committees' research needs statements available as a comprehensive electronic databasecomprehensive electronic database

Generate more long term visioning and ideas for transportation research. Generate more long term visioning and ideas for transportation research. Determine if there are gaps in research needs and initiate development of Determine if there are gaps in research needs and initiate development of statementsstatements

Include technology transfer and information dissemination as part of initial Include technology transfer and information dissemination as part of initial planning of research projects, conferences, and other committee planning of research projects, conferences, and other committee productsproducts

Facilitate technology transfer and dissemination for completed TRB Facilitate technology transfer and dissemination for completed TRB research reports, particularly practical applicationsresearch reports, particularly practical applications

Strengthen linkages between the TRB standing committees and the Strengthen linkages between the TRB standing committees and the cooperative research programs, policy studies, and SHRP-2 divisions of cooperative research programs, policy studies, and SHRP-2 divisions of TRB.TRB.

Develop and maintain primer type guide for obtaining funding for Develop and maintain primer type guide for obtaining funding for research from TRB and other sourcesresearch from TRB and other sources

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4. Optimize the Effectiveness and Value of the 4. Optimize the Effectiveness and Value of the TRB Annual Meeting and ConferencesTRB Annual Meeting and Conferences Plan for future Annual Meeting facilities and venues to Plan for future Annual Meeting facilities and venues to

accommodate the growing size and complexity of the accommodate the growing size and complexity of the meeting.meeting.

Determine how to accommodate increasing size of Determine how to accommodate increasing size of Annual Meeting technical program, including number of Annual Meeting technical program, including number of papers, presentations, sessions, and meetings.papers, presentations, sessions, and meetings.

Address the issue of schedule conflicts involving related Address the issue of schedule conflicts involving related topics at the Annual Meeting.topics at the Annual Meeting.

Evaluate the role and impact of exhibits and Evaluate the role and impact of exhibits and sponsorships at TRB Annual Meetingsponsorships at TRB Annual Meeting

Evaluate the effectiveness and value of other TRB Evaluate the effectiveness and value of other TRB conferences and meetings.conferences and meetings.

Re-evaluate schedule and program for the TRB Summer Re-evaluate schedule and program for the TRB Summer ConferenceConference

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5. Enhance the Quality, Stature, Accessibility 5. Enhance the Quality, Stature, Accessibility and Usefulness of Our Publicationsand Usefulness of Our Publications Make Transportation Research Record (TRR) journal Make Transportation Research Record (TRR) journal

series available onlineseries available online Make papers to be published in current year TRR Make papers to be published in current year TRR

available earlier and on more predictable scheduleavailable earlier and on more predictable schedule Increase the citation impact factor of the TRRIncrease the citation impact factor of the TRR Improve stature of TRB’s paper peer review processImprove stature of TRB’s paper peer review process Consider year round paper submissions and reviewsConsider year round paper submissions and reviews Publish reports in a more timely manner (e-circulars, Publish reports in a more timely manner (e-circulars,

conference proceedings, etc.)conference proceedings, etc.) Formalize approaches to contribute to TRB e-newsletter Formalize approaches to contribute to TRB e-newsletter

and TRNewsand TRNews

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6. Take Maximum Advantage of New 6. Take Maximum Advantage of New Technology Tools for Communications and Technology Tools for Communications and InformationInformation Make enhancements to Technical Activities Division Make enhancements to Technical Activities Division

webpageswebpages Use webcasts, e-sessions, conference calls, e-Use webcasts, e-sessions, conference calls, e-

newsletters, and other technology tools to reach those newsletters, and other technology tools to reach those who find it hard to attend meetingswho find it hard to attend meetings

Increase TRB support for committee webpagesIncrease TRB support for committee webpages Re-evaluate visibility and accessibility of publications in Re-evaluate visibility and accessibility of publications in

light of greater reliance on electronic versions.light of greater reliance on electronic versions. Evaluate and enhance communications portfolios of Evaluate and enhance communications portfolios of

standing committeesstanding committees

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7. Facilitate the Ability of Chairs to Effectively Manage, 7. Facilitate the Ability of Chairs to Effectively Manage, and Volunteers to Effectively Participate in Committeesand Volunteers to Effectively Participate in Committees Reduce the administrative tasks that need to be addressed in Reduce the administrative tasks that need to be addressed in

order to leave more time for the exchange of ideas and order to leave more time for the exchange of ideas and information related to the committee's area of interestinformation related to the committee's area of interest

Better explain the administrative requirements and Better explain the administrative requirements and complexities for individuals to understand and for committees complexities for individuals to understand and for committees to deal withto deal with

Provide additional tools/templates/reminders for use by Provide additional tools/templates/reminders for use by committee chairscommittee chairs

Increase training for committee chairs by TRB staff and peersIncrease training for committee chairs by TRB staff and peers Increase recognition of volunteersIncrease recognition of volunteers Further clarify and strengthen the roles of Groups and SectionsFurther clarify and strengthen the roles of Groups and Sections Improve direct communication between TRB and all members Improve direct communication between TRB and all members

of standing committeesof standing committees

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TRNews paper reviewersTRNews paper reviewers Need volunteers to review TRNews Need volunteers to review TRNews

articles when requested by TRB.articles when requested by TRB.

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TRB webinarsTRB webinars In September, TRB launched its webinar series. The In September, TRB launched its webinar series. The

inaugural webinar “Cable Barrier Systems: State of the inaugural webinar “Cable Barrier Systems: State of the Practice” was based on an NCHRP report. Three Practice” was based on an NCHRP report. Three webinars had been presented as of early December, webinars had been presented as of early December, averaging 90 sites and about 150 individual participants averaging 90 sites and about 150 individual participants per webinar. These webinars will bring some of the most per webinar. These webinars will bring some of the most popular TRB session topics to those who were not able popular TRB session topics to those who were not able to attend the original sessions. The webinars will also to attend the original sessions. The webinars will also include presentations by those involved in preparing include presentations by those involved in preparing newly released TRB products and reports. Each webinar newly released TRB products and reports. Each webinar is about 90 minutes in length. Future topics are now is about 90 minutes in length. Future topics are now being selected and scheduled. Access is through being selected and scheduled. Access is through registration fees, which are waived for TRB sponsor registration fees, which are waived for TRB sponsor organizations. organizations.

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TRB 2008 Theme – Partnerships for Progress; TRB 2008 Theme – Partnerships for Progress; Progress towards addressing TRB’s critical issues in Progress towards addressing TRB’s critical issues in

transportation will not be possible without joint efforts transportation will not be possible without joint efforts and collaboration. Resolving issues such as congestion, and collaboration. Resolving issues such as congestion, infrastructure renewal, safety, funding, energy, infrastructure renewal, safety, funding, energy, environment, intellectual capital, security and environment, intellectual capital, security and infrastructure protection, and others will require infrastructure protection, and others will require partnerships among a myriad of players. The 2008 TRB partnerships among a myriad of players. The 2008 TRB Annual Meeting spotlight theme “Partnerships for Annual Meeting spotlight theme “Partnerships for Progress in Transportation” will explore past and recent Progress in Transportation” will explore past and recent experiences, and the need and potential for partnerships experiences, and the need and potential for partnerships inside and outside of the transportation community and inside and outside of the transportation community and around the world.around the world.

2009 – Energy and Climate2009 – Energy and Climate

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Agenda – AHB50Agenda – AHB50 TRB Global Initiatives feedback – impact on TRB Global Initiatives feedback – impact on

TCD committeeTCD committee TRB Globalization Initiative leaders are requesting TRB Globalization Initiative leaders are requesting

feedback from our committee on how globalization feedback from our committee on how globalization is currently affecting and will increasingly impact is currently affecting and will increasingly impact our committee's areas of responsibility. Several of our committee's areas of responsibility. Several of the TRB summer meetings this next year will have the TRB summer meetings this next year will have globalization as their theme. May wish to attend:globalization as their theme. May wish to attend:

Session 368, "Globalization and Its Impact on the U.S. Session 368, "Globalization and Its Impact on the U.S. Transportation Planning and Policy" on Monday, January Transportation Planning and Policy" on Monday, January 14, 2008 at 3:45-5:30 PM, in the Hilton International 14, 2008 at 3:45-5:30 PM, in the Hilton International West. West.

If you would like to contribute to the TRB Globalization If you would like to contribute to the TRB Globalization Initiative please contact Cindy Burbank at Initiative please contact Cindy Burbank at [email protected]@pbworld.com or Joedy Cambridge at or Joedy Cambridge at [email protected]@nas.edu.

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Agenda – AHB50Agenda – AHB50 Subcommittee on emeritus members Subcommittee on emeritus members

Demonstrate long-term service to TRB’s Technical Demonstrate long-term service to TRB’s Technical Activities Division, having served on one or more of the Activities Division, having served on one or more of the Division’s standing committees for at least 18 years (with at Division’s standing committees for at least 18 years (with at least 12 years of active participation on the committee least 12 years of active participation on the committee submitting the nomination), dedicated a career to TRB submitting the nomination), dedicated a career to TRB standing committee service and activities in the standing committee service and activities in the transportation field, and been an effective ambassador of transportation field, and been an effective ambassador of TRB.TRB.

Served in one or more leadership positions of the TRB Served in one or more leadership positions of the TRB standing committee submitting the nomination, and standing committee submitting the nomination, and provided leadership in implementing new activities, provided leadership in implementing new activities, developing procedural changes affecting Technical developing procedural changes affecting Technical Activities Division committees, guiding the organization and Activities Division committees, guiding the organization and development of specialty conferences, and/or producing development of specialty conferences, and/or producing significant Technical Activities Division publications such significant Technical Activities Division publications such as state-of-the-art reports and circulars.as state-of-the-art reports and circulars.

Authored papers or reports published in TRB publications Authored papers or reports published in TRB publications and/or served on cooperative research program panels or and/or served on cooperative research program panels or other committees.other committees.

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Midyear meeting(s)Midyear meeting(s) Conference call?Conference call? NCUTCD Meeting?NCUTCD Meeting?

Other BusinessOther Business AnnouncementsAnnouncements

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Adjourn!!Adjourn!!

Look forward to working with all of Look forward to working with all of you. Thanks!!you. Thanks!!

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