Center for Transportation Research: Highlights

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) recently launched the U.S. DOT Research Hub website, a searchable database of the latest agency-sponsored research, development, and technology projects. The database acts as a central location for information on projects funded by U.S. DOT operating administrations, providing access to the Department’s research portfolio [...]

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We added an RSS feed as well as a Feedburner subscription to our new materials page. Now you can subscribe to an email alert that will alert you within 24 hours of a new report added to our catalog. There are several options to choose for your email: all acquisitions, TxDOT, CTR, TRB, and SWUTC [...]

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Please join the WTKN (Western Transportation Knowledge Network) for our Webinar on November 16, titled “7 Strategies for Search ” presented by A.J. Million, Librarian at Missouri Dept. of Transportation. The registration link is given below. WTKN Seminar Series: 7 Strategies for Search (Transportation Edition) Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 [...]

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On June 22, I attended an introductory webinar sponsored by TRB and several state DOTs on knowledge management practices. Speakers provided information on how knowledge management practices are being used in federal and state transportation organizations today and discussed how these practices help preserve instituitonal knowledge. We also shared several resources including these resources…… Virginia [...]

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From June 2, the National Academies Press (NAP)—which publishes reports produced by the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and most divisions of the National Research Council—has announced that almost all of its publications will be available for complimentary download from the Internet in convenient PDF format. Please visit the [...]

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Dear Researchers, Staff and Students, This month we focus on North American Transborder Freight Data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The North American Transborder Freight Database, available since April 1993, contains freight flow data by commodity type and by mode of transportation (rail, truck, pipeline, air, vessel, and other) for U.S. exports to and [...]

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Dear Researchers, Staff and Students, TxDOT uses a variety of channels to inform the public, including the latest in social media. They have set up pages on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube to get the public involved and stay connected. They also prepare regular podcasts featuring experts on pressing topics. Visit TxDOT’s Social Media page [...]

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Dear Researchers, Staff and Students, Happy New Year! As we begin our new year, we take a look at winter weather resources. Road Conditions TxDOT and the Texas DPS offer reports and tips for drivers. TxDOT Winter Driving TxDOT Road Conditions Texas DPS Winter Storm and Ice Storm Preparedness Winter Cycling If you plan to [...]

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