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Can We Finally Address the Safety Crisis on U.S. Highways?

In the United States, motor vehicle death rates are about five times higher than in Australia, Canada, Japan, and some ...

By Joseph L. Schofer and David O. Willauer

January 1, 2026

A raised median barrier separates a bike lane from the road as cyclists ride beside traffic near a large cable stayed bridge.

FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures: Exploring Implementation by State Transportation Agencies

An NCHRP synthesis examines how state departments of transportation are implementing safety measures that FHWA deems effective in reducing crashes ...
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Doug Eisinger stands smiling beside a parked electric vehicle on a sunny day with trees in the background.

Considering an Electric Vehicle? Prepare to Power Up!

An inspired driver shares insights and tips to demystify electric vehicle ownership for those considering buying one. ...
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The aerial view of the World Trade International Bridge shows many trucks lined up in multiple lanes. The trucks wait at a series of inspection booths with canopies and equipment. The lanes extend toward the bridge structure in the distance. A few trucks move through open lanes while many others remain stopped. The area around the bridge includes paved roads, open land, parking areas, and scattered buildings. Trees and a river appear in the background along with wide stretches of land.

How State DOTs Can Support Stronger Supply Chains

Supply chain challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic also presented state departments of transportation with opportunities to improve supply chain resiliency ...
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A line of bright traffic cones, each holding a single white rose with a long stem and standing behind a white hard hat, stretch into the distance along a windowed wall.

Employer-Based Driver Safety Programs

A TRB research project used behavioral change theories to identify key components of effective employer-based driver safety programs and develop ...

By Eva M. Shipp and Emily Martin

Hannah Twaddell headshot

Hannah Twaddell: Senior Transportation Planner, ICF

Hannah Twaddell is a senior transportation planner at ICF. ...
A person uses a white cane to locate a yellow tactile path beside a train platform edge.

Travel by Touch: Tactile Wayfinding for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

A TCRP Research Report examines how tactile walking surface indicators can help people who are blind or visually impaired navigate ...
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A large liquified natural gas (L N G) carrier named Marvel Crane is guided by tugboats as it moves near a port facility in Louisiana.

Time for Reform: The U.S. Coast Guard’s Certificate of Compliance Program for Liquefied Gas Carriers

Responding to a request from Congress, a consensus study committee finds that the U.S. Coast Guard’s Certificate of Compliance Program ...

By Katie Turnbull and Mark Hutchins

A group of nine people stands indoors as A C R P Manager Marci A. Greenberger at the center holds a 2025 Award of Excellence presented by the Michigan Aeronautics Commission and Michigan Department of Transportation.

Cooperative Research Programs Celebrated

The Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) and Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) celebrated achievements this past fall. ...
In a demonstration of Utah D O T's Connecting the West Program, a man walks through a crosswalk with pedestrian sensors on the traffic signal while a pickup truck safely turns into the intersection behind him.

Connecting the West: Three State DOTs Team Up for Safety Innovations

Through the Connecting the West Program, Utah DOT is leading a three-state effort to build a network of smart transportation ...
A woman wears virtual reality goggles with a cable connected to equipment outside the frame and has a galvanic skin response sensor attached to her lower arm and a sensor on her palm. Her hand holds a small device linked to the sensor. Behind her is a large screen that shows a simulated two-way city street with many cars and buildings. The woman faces slightly to the side and appears to engage with the virtual scene.

Using Virtual Reality to Boost Pedestrian Safety

Canadian researchers are using virtual reality to improve traffic safety by studying the behavior of pedestrians as they cross a ...
Red and white trails of car headlights and tail lights stream down a highway in a time-lapse photo taken at dusk.

Members on the Move

Key career moments for TRB staff and volunteers ...
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