The U.S. DOT Volpe Center’s staff will be presenting at a variety of sessions at the 102nd annual Transportation Research Board (TRB) meeting, January 8-12, 2023, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.  

Aligned with the 2023 TRB spotlight theme, “Rejuvenation Out of Disruption: Envisioning a Transportation System for a Dynamic Future,” U.S. DOT Volpe Center staff will lead or participate in technical committee meetings and will present papers or preside over workshops, lectern sessions, and poster sessions. 

For more information about U.S. DOT leadership presenting at TRB and a curated list of U.S. DOT Office of Research and Technology (OST-R)-related sessions, visit https://www.transportation.gov/ostrattrb.  

TRB 2023 Sessions Featuring U.S. DOT Volpe Center Staff

Sunday, January 8, 2023 

Harness Emerging and Traditional Data for Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation 

• Workshop: 1008
• 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Scott Smith, PhD, Operations Research Analyst, Technology Innovation and Policy Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (panelist)

International Perspectives on Strategies to Reduce Track-Caused Derailments

• Session 1: Emerging Trends and Challenges
• Workshop: 1035
• 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Theodore Sussmann, Civil Engineer, Structures and Dynamics Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (leading session)
• Megan France-Peterson, Engineering Research Psychologist, Surface Transportation Human Factors Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (co-moderator)

International Perspectives on Strategies to Reduce Track-Caused Derailments

• Session 4: Opportunities to Drive Down the Track-Caused Derailment Rate
• Workshop: 1069
• 1:30-4:30 p.m.
• Theodore Sussmann, Civil Engineer, Structures and Dynamics Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center 

Monday, January 9, 2023 

The Future of Equitable Virtual Public Involvement

• Lectern Session: 2011
• 8-9:45 a.m.
• Kevin McCoy, Community Planner, Transportation Planning Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center

Tracking E-Bike Use and Behavior at the Maroon Bells in the White River National Forest

• Lectern Session: 2066
• 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Benjamin Rasmussen, Community Planner, Transportation Planning Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center

Innovations in Rail Safety: Scenario-based Training

• Lectern Session: 2088
• 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Jordan Multer, Principal Technical Advisor – Surface Transportation Human Factors, U.S. DOT Volpe Center

Recent Advances in Rail Infrastructure Design and Maintenance

• Poster Session: 2111
• 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Theodore Sussmann, Civil Engineer, Structures and Dynamics Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center

Climate Change Influence on Railway Construction, Maintenance, Performance, and Safety

• Lectern Session: 2130
• 1:30-3:15 p.m.
• Theodore Sussmann, Civil Engineer, Structures and Dynamics Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center 

Evaluating Resilient Infrastructure Return on Investment with a Robust Decision-making Metamodeling Approach: the Resilience and Disaster Recovery Tool Suite

• Poster Session: 2163
• 1:30-3:15 p.m.
• Kristin Lewis, PhD, Principal Technical Advisor – Energy Analysis and Sustainability, U.S. DOT Volpe Center
• Jonathan Badgley, Economist, Economic Analysis Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center
• Daniel Flynn, PhD, Energy Analysis and Sustainability Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center
• Olivia Gillham, Operations Research Analyst, Safety Measurement and Analysis Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center
• Alexander Oberg, Geospatial Analyst, Policy Analysis and Strategic Planning Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center
• Gretchen Reese, Program Support Specialist, Energy Analysis and Sustainability Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center
• Scott Smith, PhD, Operations Research Analyst, Technology Innovation and Policy Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center 
• Kevin Zhang, PhD, Data Scientist, Energy Analysis and Sustainability Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center  

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Advances in Transit Rail Infrastructure

• Lectern Session: 3031
• 8-9:45 a.m.
• Theodore Sussmann, Civil Engineer, Structures and Dynamics Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center

Resilience and Disaster Recovery Prioritization Tool: Prioritizing Resilient Investments through Long-range Transportation Planning

• Lectern Session: 3170
• 3:45-5:30 p.m.
• Kristin Lewis, PhD, Principal Technical Advisor – Energy Analysis and Sustainability Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center 

Lightning Talk: Freight Tool of the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program Emissions Calculator Toolkit

• Lectern Session: 3192
• 3:45-5:30 p.m.
• Abigail Raymond, General Engineer, Environmental Measurement and Modeling Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenter)

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 

Using Mobile Phone Data to Understand Public Transit Use

• Lectern Session: 4055
• 10:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Jingsi Shaw, Technology Policy Analyst, Technology Innovation and Policy Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (co-panelist)

A Spirited Discussion on Current Experiences in State DOT Cyber Resilience: Is Good the Enemy of Perfect?

• Lectern Session: 4019
• 8-9:45 a.m.
• Alan Chachich, Electronics Engineer, Technology Innovation and Policy Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center 

Cybersecurity Challenges in Emerging Transportation Technology

• Lectern Session: 4075
• 3:45-5:30 p.m.
• Raymond Resendes, Electronics Engineer, Advanced Vehicle Technology Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center

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