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Transportation
The National Academies promote innovation and progress in transportation through research. They address all modes and aspects of transportation such as public transportation, freight systems, rail, aviation, and marine transportation. The Academies also provide expert advice and guidance on transportation policy and programs by analyzing national transportation issues and policy.
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ACRP Synthesis 12: Preventing Vehicle-Aircraft Incidents During Winter Operations and Periods of Low Visibility
TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Synthesis 12: Preventing Vehicle–Aircraft Incidents During Winter Operations and Periods of Low Visibility examines factors affecting safe winter operations and the prevention of runway incursions by airport snow removal equipment operators. ...
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ACRP Report 37A: Guidebook for Measuring Performance of Automated People Mover Systems at Airports
TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Report 37A: Guidebook for Measuring Performance of Automated People Mover Systems at Airports is designed to help measure the performance of automated people mover (APM) systems at airports.
The guidebook identifies, defines, and ...
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NCHRP Report 624: Selection and Application of Warning Lights on Roadway Operations Equipment
TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 624: Selection and Application of Warning Lights on Roadway Operations Equipment explores recommended guidelines for the selection and application of warning lights on roadway operations equipment.
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NCHRP Report 693: Attracting, Recruiting, and Retaining Skilled Staff for Transportation System Operations and Management
TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 693: Attracting, Recruiting, and Retaining Skilled Staff for Transportation System Operations and Management provides guidance designed to help transportation agencies recruit and retain qualified professional staff in the systems operation and management ...
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NCHRP Report 658: Guidebook on Risk Analysis Tools and Management Practices to Control Transportation Project Costs
TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 658: Guidebook on Risk Analysis Tools and Management Practices to Control Transportation Project Costs explores specific, practical, and risk-related management practices and analysis tools designed to help manage and control transportation project ...
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TCRP Synthesis 78: Transit Systems in College and University Communities
TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Synthesis 78: Transit Systems in College and University Communities has released a report that explores practices and trends in the areas of campus transit operations, policies, and planning, with a special focus area in ...
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ACRP Synthesis 22: Common Airport Pavement Maintenance Practices
TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Synthesis 22: Common Airport Pavement Maintenance Practices explores how airports implement a pavement maintenance management program, including inspecting and tracking pavement condition, scheduling maintenance, identifying necessary funds, and treating distresses in asphalt and concrete ...
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NCHRP Report 560: Guide to Contracting ITS Projects
TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 560: Guide to Contracting ITS Projects provides guidance on the procurement of intelligent transportation systems (ITS), including variable message signs, traffic detectors, signal controllers, and a variety of other hardware and software ...
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SHRP 2 Report S2-S05-RR-1: Design of the In-Vehicle Driving Behavior and Crash Risk Study: In Support of the SHRP 2 Naturalistic Driving Study
TRB's Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) Report S2-S05-RR-1: Design of the In-Vehicle Driving Behavior and Crash Risk Study provides a summary of the key aspects of the planning effort supporting the SHRP 2 Naturalistic Driving Study (NDS). SHRP 2 ...
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NCHRP Report 547: Simple Performance Tests: Summary of Recommended Methods and Database
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