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      <title>Public-Private Partnerships for Truck Parking Capacity Expansion and Development</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2712179</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Truck drivers need safe, secure, and accessible truck parking to obtain the rest required under federal hours-of-service regulations for their own safety and the safety of other road users. States face challenges in constructing and maintaining public truck parking facilities with sufficient capacity and amenities to meet demand. In addition, the prohibition on commercialization at public interstate rest areas limits states’ ability to generate revenue from amenity services for commercial motor vehicle operators.

The rise in paid truck parking in the private sector has further affected drivers since many are not reimbursed for parking their vehicles, making parking fees an out-of-pocket expense. As a result, truck drivers increasingly seek unauthorized and potentially unsafe parking locations, such as freeway shoulders, exposing themselves and the motoring public to crash risks, as well as increased risk of cargo thefts.

Public–private partnerships (P3s) have been identified as a potential strategy for truck parking capacity expansion off the interstate system. Through collaboration between public agencies and private entities, additional safe truck parking options could increase parking capacity, reduce unauthorized parking in unsafe areas, minimize cargo theft risks, reduce supply chain disruptions, and improve safety outcomes.

The objectives of this research are to (1) develop guidelines for state departments of transportation and local governments to use P3 for truck parking and (2) identify best practices that could replicate proven models to advance collaboration and partnerships with the private sector for the purpose of truck parking capacity development and expansion.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:04:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>SPR-5135: CARSx Traveler Information Message (J-2735) Module Development</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2709429</link>
      <description><![CDATA[This project will facilitate joint engagement between Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), and Castle Rock Associates. The objective of this proposal is to establish a collaborative, cost-sharing approach for work currently defined under an existing scope of work developed by Castle Rock for MnDOT, while ensuring that each state receives its own independent implementation.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:27:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Developing a Roadmap for Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC)</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2684169</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The objectives of this pooled fund study are to: (1) Facilitate communication and information sharing among member states on the project topic, as well as with participants of the Fourth International Interactive Symposium on Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC). (2) Establish a forum for technology and knowledge exchange to enhance the practical understanding of UHPC implementation among member states. (3) Develop a strategic roadmap for future UHPC use and advancements, including the identification of research needs and the formulation of research ideas to be pursued through NCHRP, Pooled Funds, grants and other funding mechanisms.

The anticipated benefits of this pooled fund are: (1) Minimized disruption to the traveling public by reducing the frequency and duration of bridge deck repairs. (2) Lower maintenance costs resulting from the enhanced durability and performance of UHPC wearing surfaces. (3) Improved worker safety through reduced exposure to on-site repair activities due to less frequent maintenance needs.

The participating state departments of transportation (DOTs) will provide input throughout the project and benefit from shared insights into technologies used to date, as well as lessons learned from past projects across various regions. Additionally, they will gain exposure to the latest advancements to be presented at the Fourth International Interactive Symposium on UHPC, which will cover topics including UHPC material innovations, recent applications, and the long-term performance of UHPC-designed structures. Pooled fund participants will attend the symposium free of charge.


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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:07:45 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>State DOT Council for Strategic AI Adoption</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2678092</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies presents significant opportunities for enhancing transportation systems across the United States. However, the fragmented approach currently observed among State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) in AI adoption leads to duplicated efforts and missed opportunities for collaboration. Some agencies often face challenges in accessing the necessary resources and expertise to implement AI effectively. A unified effort through a transportation pooled fund (TPF) study can address these challenges by fostering collaboration, accelerating adoption, reducing risks, and ensuring access to AI resources. This TPF project aims to bring together State DOTs to share insights, practical application of AI implementation strategies, and best practices, thereby maximizing the benefits of AI in the transportation sector. The State DOT Council for Strategic AI Adoption will focus on the practical application of AI technologies in state-level transportation operations. While national efforts are addressing governance, standards, and policy frameworks. This TPF study will serve as a hands-on implementation network for State DOTs, ensuring they have the capacity, resources, and peer support to translate national AI strategies into operational deployments. 

OBJECTIVES: The study aims to achieve the following objectives: 1) AI meetings for State DOTs: Organize meetings and workshops to encourage dialogue and idea exchange among state DOTs. These convenings will serve as platforms for sharing experiences, discussing challenges, and collaborating on innovative solutions. 2) Strategies for AI adoption in transportation: Facilitate coordinated efforts among states to develop strategies for AI adoption in transportation. 3) Pilot Projects: Support DOTs for the implementation of pilot projects that address common use cases across the transportation sector. These projects will act as testbeds for new AI applications, providing valuable insights and best practices that can be scaled across states. 4) Create Shared Resources: Develop shared resources such as data repositories and workforce training materials. These resources will standardize data collection and analysis and equip the workforce with the skills needed to manage AI technologies effectively.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:41:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Update to ACRP Report 49: Collaborative Airport Capital Planning Handbook



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      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2673006</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Since the 2011 publication of ACRP Report 49: Collaborative Airport Capital Planning Handbook, the airport industry experienced numerous changes. Airport capital planning, programs, and projects are dynamic and involve many elements, including phasing, financing, planning, design, and construction.  Since the 2011 publication of ACRP Report 49, capital planning modernizations have addressed the unpredictability of inflation; supply chain linkages; diversified financing challenges; appropriate delivery methods; new regulatory requirements; advanced technology changes; growing capital demands; and the evolving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) implications. 

Additional challenges to airport capital planning include varying perspectives and competing agendas across internal airport departments involved in the airport planning process (e.g., planning, engineering, and finance) and managing competing agendas of other stakeholders (e.g., consultants, airlines, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)). 

The continual changes to technology since 2011 have inundated the industry with software solutions to enhance airport capital planning management whereby information can be tracked more efficiently. Potential implications of artificial intelligence (AI) may improve the capital planning processes. These technological advancements may have a defined process to best capture and communicate information used to administer the capital planning programs at airports, an important aspect of successfully maintaining the capital plan. 

Additional research is needed within airport capital planning.

The objective of this research is to update ACRP Report 49, outlining and describing a modernized collaborative capital improvement planning (CIP) process and implementation, and includes practices for the industry (e.g., tools and methodologies). 

This updated handbook will be developed for individuals at an airport who have a responsibility in the development, financing, management, or oversight of the airport CIP, or who have information required to maintain and ensure the CIP is current and up to date.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:03:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Connected Corridors Advancement Initiative</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The I-80 Corridor Coalition and I-35 Advancement Alliance are spearheading the Connected Corridors Advancement Initiative (CCAI) to address evolving challenges and leverage opportunities in corridor management and transportation technology. As critical transcontinental arteries, these corridors underpin national commerce and mobility, fostering regional connectivity and economic growth.

Building upon AASHTO NCHRP 20-24(138) recommendations and inspired by successful models such as the I-95 Corridor Coalition and the Eastern Transportation Coalition, the initiative seeks to establish a framework for open data standards, infrastructure modernization, and multi-state collaboration. The Nevada DOT SMART Grant Enhancing Corridor Communication Roadmap will serve as a foundation model, showcasing enhanced inter-agency coordination and scalable technology deployment. International efforts, including Europe’s NAPCORE and Canada’s CAV Standards, highlight best practices in data interoperability and advanced infrastructure.

To sustain economic competitiveness, ensure national security, and foster technological leadership, the United States must develop integrated, multi-state corridor frameworks focused on data sharing, operational efficiency, and resilient infrastructure. Enhanced collaboration will bolster domestic mobility, supply chain reliability, and national emergency response capacity. Corridor coalitions have demonstrated the effectiveness of public-private partnerships in addressing infrastructure needs, facilitating transportation planning, and improving operational efficiency across multiple jurisdictions.

OBJECTIVES: The CCAI aims to modernize corridor operations, enhance safety, and optimize economic efficiency by aligning efforts across state, federal, and private sectors. Objectives include developing and implementing open data standards for Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx), Truck Parking Information Monitoring Systems (TPIMS), and national interoperability of communication data feeds to enable seamless communication across jurisdictions. Additionally, the initiative seeks to prepare the corridor for connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies by supporting data interoperability between states, agencies, emergency services, industry partners and the traveling public.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:04:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Highway Research and Technology -- International Information Sharing</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2617648</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Highway authorities world-wide share many common concerns in the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of highway systems. Most developed nations also support programs of research and development (R&D) on highway issues. The potential for information sharing and technology transfer is great. Coordination of research in the United States has focused primarily on technology transfer and information dissemination among the large and diverse community of state and local highway agencies within this country. There is a need to utilize a systematic exchange mechanism to learn from counterparts abroad, where many new developments have been tested and successfully used for highways. OBJECTIVE: The National Cooperative Research Program (NCHRP) 20-36 Project provides a coordinated approach to international information sharing and technology exchange. The project activities have a much broader scope than the typical NCHRP project in encompassing exchanges on all facets of highway technology, policy and management with our international partners. The project’s overall objective is to improve highway safety, development, maintenance and operations through dissemination of innovative technology and successful practices from around the globe. Such process enhances the roles of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the Transportation Research Board (TRB) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in providing coordinated leadership for the exchange of international highway research and development, and provides state departments of transportation with information on practices and technologies that could help accrue technical and economic benefits. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:52:25 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Utilizing Performance Measures for Metropolitan Planning Organizations</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2593921</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) work closely with state transportation agencies to set and monitor performance targets for transportation. The goal of the project is to identify best practices for Illinois MPOs to use and develop performance measures. Researchers will develop a guide for MPOs by identifying challenges and potential solutions through reviewing documents from transportation and planning agencies as well as conducting workshops and surveys. Developing a guide will help enhance Illinois Department of Transportation's (IDOT's) collaboration with MPOs as well as track performance more effectively and consistently.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:58:53 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Aeromedical Information Sharing and Data Analysis Public Private Partnership – Phase 2</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2518972</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA’s) Office of Aerospace Medicine aims to collaborate with Part 121 operators by FY26 to modernize pilot medical certification policies through a Safety Management System framework. Currently, the FAA lacks evidence linking pilot medical hazards to proactive safety outcomes (degraded performance), relying instead on historical events like accidents or incapacitations. To address this, the Office sponsored a phase 1 feasibility study for a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between FAA and industry to advance aeromedical safety. That study confirmed the viability and industry support for a focused PPP, the Aeromedical Certification Collaborative (ACC), and proposed a collaboration framework and an initial study. Phase 2 will operationalize this framework by conducting one or two ACC-defined studies and formalizing how the collaborative works together as needed to sustain this unique and impactful research partnership. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:56:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Program Management for the Automated Vehicle Pooled Fund</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2509297</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The Automated Vehicle Pooled Fund Study (AV PFS) fosters collaboration within the transportation community, academia and industry to research and recommend strategies to accelerate the adoption of automated vehicles across the nation.  The AV PFS has developed a Strategic Roadmap for Accelerated Adoption of Automated Vehicles (AVs) that identifies 7 specific Pillar topic areas, Programs within each Pillar, and specific milestones aligned with and across the Pillars/Programs. Additionally, the AV PFS has developed, through a contract with PAVE, an Infrastructure Owner Operators (IOO)/Industry AV Forum, namely AccelerateAV.org. The use of the forum is expected to be integrated into all future project scopes and is a valuable collaboration tool for government, academic, and industry to discuss all topics impacting AVs.

The AV PFS has also recently kicked off a project, with Kittleson and Associates, focused on developing guidance for IOOs, namely local municipalities, for the successful integration of AVs into the transportation infrastructure. The goal of this project is to identify what modifications could be made to the transportation infrastructure to assist the AVs in their operation, while minimizing the impact on traditional forms of transportation.

While the AV PFS is led by the Ohio Department of Transportation (DOT), through DriveOhio and the Research Section, additional resources are needed for the management of the pooled fund to keep forward momentum in the projects and concepts that are being discussed by the member states.  The purpose of this project is to provide program support for the successful facilitation of the AV PFS and associated activities, in order to achieve the milestones identified in the Strategic Roadmap.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:55:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Northeast Transportation Research Consortium (NTRC)</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Research Advisory Committee Region 1 presents this Transportation Pooled Fund (TPF) initiative to enhance collaboration among member states. The purpose is to provide a method for Peer Exchange support annually by: (1) Planning and conducting Northeast Transportation Research Consortium (NTRC) meetings to identify priorities and opportunities for peer exchange planning purposes; (2) Conducting an annual multi-state peer exchange for up to three NTRC member state hosts on topics of their choosing, in which each host state will need written approval from their respective FHWA Division office.
SCOPE OF WORK: It is  anticipated that the funds will be used to acquire a contractor who will be responsible for leading the organization of an annual peer exchange, meeting and travel logistics for participants, facilitation, writing the peer exchange report, and pooled fund documentation.  Each year’s host states will play a large role in the pre-exchange planning and organization.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:15:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New England Transportation Consortium VII</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2427635</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A transportation research program, where research projects are conducted primarily by the Land Grant Universities of the New England states. This study was preceded by TPF-5(222), TPF-5(201), TPF-5(168), SPR-3(089), SPR-3(029), and SPR-3(009). Other state departments of transportation (DOTs) may participate in individual research projects by providing funds and a project technical committee member to represent their agency. The New England Transportation Consortium (NETC) is a research cooperative between the state DOTs of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. The NETC is a valuable regional partnership for the identification, prosecution and dissemination of shared transportation research initiatives. The NETC represents: Financial leveraging opportunities and regional partnerships; Stronger partnerships between university faculty and state DOTs; User-defined, diverse research topics; Opportunities for research dissemination and training to practitioners in the field. Now in its third decade, the NETC was developed to help New England states meet their special research needs by pooling resources and expertise. The NETC is now a well-established successful multistate partnership. OBJECTIVES: To pool the financial, professional and academic resources of the region and to use them to research and develop improved methods of dealing with common problems in the planning, design, construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and operation of transportation systems in the participating states. The program is intended to supplement, not to replace, ongoing state and federal research activities and other national programs such as the Cooperative Research Programs of the National Academies.


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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:23:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Curbing Emissions: Enhancing Sustainability Through Collaborative
Shipment in Horizontal Supply Chains
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      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2420218</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In recent years, the importance of sustainable and resilient supply chains has become increasingly
important due to the growing concerns over energy crises, environmental pollution, and supply
chain disruptions. Amidst these challenges, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have emerged as a
promising solution as they offer several key advantages that contribute to sustainable and resilient
supply chains. BEVs have the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in
the logistics sector, thereby helping companies meet their sustainability goals and mitigate their
environmental impact. Moreover, BEVs can enhance supply chain resiliency by reducing reliance
on volatile fossil fuel markets and providing a more stable and predictable energy source for
transportation. However, the BEV technology is still evolving, and the significant initial investment
required for BEV adoption remains a deterrent, particularly among small companies. To address
this challenge, the research team proposes a cooperative mechanism for BEV adoption among multiple small
companies in a horizontal supply chain. The team specifically focuses on the logistics sector, where a set
of firms deliver their products to their customers through a shared distribution center using a
BEV fleet. Such collaborative shipment of products through BEVs would directly contribute to
the reduction of carbon emission and dependency on fossil fuels. Additionally, this approach
promotes better vehicle utilization, as the shared fleet is used more efficiently across participating
companies. This, in turn, will lead to reduced congestion and fewer vehicle miles traveled (VMT),
further contributing to the sustainability and operational efficiency in the logistics sector.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2024 10:56:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Establishment of a Public-Private Transportation Data Exchange Center</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2414020</link>
      <description><![CDATA[State departments of transportation (DOTs) across the country are paying third-party vendors to provide traffic data from their own roadways. The data is costly, and the source of the data is not verifiable.  An entire industry is emerging that increasingly perceives DOTs as their primary financial source.  Currently a significant number of vehicles are equipped with sensors, cameras, and in some cases lidar technology, which have the capability to provide DOTs accurate information pertaining to vehicular movements on United States roadways. This information is currently retained by the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). If this information was shared with the departments of transportation, it could lead to a safer and more efficient system for their users.  Cooperative efforts by a consortium of State entities to facilitate this data exchange could yield substantial benefits for the DOT, the OEMs, but most importantly the people driving on the roadways. Historically, there has been a reluctance within the private sector to share information with government agencies.  The premise of this TPF study is to collaboratively look at the development of a data repository that could act as an impartial arbiter of data to ensure all personal identifying details are excluded. 

The goal of the project is to develop a secure computing, data analytics, and storage infrastructure with a data repository (data warehouse or data lake) that will collect all relevant vehicle data as well as other types of data (including environment data, weather data, among other sources) and share the data with DOTs for data analyses without any identifying information attached to improve transportation decision-making.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:56:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US Domestic Scan Program -- Business Plan. Planning and Executing the NCHRP U.S. Domestic Scan Program</title>
      <link>https://rip.trb.org/View/2410391</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) U.S. Domestic Scan Program accelerates innovation among state departments of transportation (DOTs) by encouraging the spread of new ideas and effective technology transfers among and within agencies. Initiated in 2007 as NCHRP Project 20-68, the program helps DOT staff learn from peers about innovative practices beneficial to other agencies. Participants are expected to apply insights gained within their own agencies and present what they have learned to others, further disseminating new practices.

Each scan is conducted by a small team of knowledgeable professionals—typically state transportation agency staff supported by a subject-matter expert (SME)—who exchange information with peers and develop a report on leading practices. Since the program’s inception, 54 scans have been completed or are ongoing. Completed scan team reports are available on the project web page (https://www.trb.org/NCHRP/USDomesticScanProgram.aspx). The scan process, from topic selection to report completion, takes approximately 3 years.

The program includes three types of scans. Type 1 scans involve visits by a team of eight to 10 participants to host sites with innovative practices. Each scan might require one or two trips of about 1 week. Type 2 scans bring representatives from innovator agencies to central locations to meet with the scan team, reducing travel time. Type 3 scans supplement a desk scan with a symposium or workshop, bringing together practitioner innovators and the scan team to discuss relevant experiences. The NCHRP Project 20-68 panel specifies the appropriate scan type for each topic.

A scan entails four key steps: (1) identifying useful innovations, (2) assessing the experience of early adopters to evaluate potential benefits and obstacles, (3) documenting the results to share with others, and (4) progressive diffusion of information through dissemination activities tailored for each scan, which can accelerate innovation at DOTs and may include support for scan participants to advise peers on adopting new ideas.

Scan team participants are identified by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) in cooperation with NCHRP’s scan contractor. Each scan team, supported by the contractor, produces a report and other materials to disseminate scan results. The contractor engages an SME to prepare a “desk scan” that surveys where innovative practices are being applied and provides a basis for planning the scan team’s activities. The SME typically prepares draft and scan reports using materials from scan team members. The contractor organizes and executes all scan activities, monitors the program’s accomplishments, and reports periodically on its status and plans. Scan team members are expected to encourage dissemination and adoption of good ideas, with contractor support, even after the scan report is completed.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this project is to plan and manage the execution of scans under the NCHRP U.S. Domestic Scan Program. Achieving this requires understanding various scan topics, how state transportation agencies develop and adopt advances in practice, the practical challenges of forming and supporting scan teams, preparing high-quality reports and documentation, and supporting participants in disseminating what they have learned. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:41:04 GMT</pubDate>
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