Visit the U.S. DOT Volpe Center Booth #755; Join Our Hispanic Networking Event on Wednesday, January 10 at 2 p.m. 

U.S. DOT Volpe Center staff will be participating in the 103rd  Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting, January 7-11, 2024, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.   

Throughout the event, U.S. DOT Volpe Center staff will lead or participate in technical committee meetings, will present papers, and preside over workshops, lectern sessions, and poster sessions. 

Learn more about U.S. DOT leadership presenting at TRB and find a curated list of U.S. DOT Office of Research and Technology (OST-R)-related sessions. 

Where to Find Us

U.S. DOT Volpe Center staff will be at Booth #755 in the TRB Expo Hall. View an interactive map of this year’s TRB exhibitors.

Sunday, January 7, 2024

Emerging Safety Hazards in Commercial Aviation

• Workshop: 1038
• Presentation P24-20690 
• 9 a.m.-12 p.m. ET
• Edwin Tait, Principal Technical Advisor for Aviation Safety Management, Aviation Safety Management Systems, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (panelist)

Using Benefit-cost Analysis in Today’s Decision Making

• Workshop: 1013 
• Panel 1: Federal agency professionals share their current experience using benefit-cost analyses and other economic tools in the project award context. 
• 9 a.m.-12 p.m. ET
• Sean Peirce, Economist, Economic Analysis, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (panelist)  

Accelerating Mobility Innovation: Overcoming Challenges and Re-envisioning Opportunities, Part 2  

• Workshop: 1071 
• Presentation P24-20058: Emerging Lessons from the Shared Automated Vehicle Marketplace 
• 1:30-4:30 p.m. ET  
• Joshua Cregger, Technology Policy Analyst, Technology Innovation and Policy, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenter/panelist)  

Track Resilience: Design, Construction, and Maintenance

• Workshop: 1073
• Presentation P24-21084: Railway Track Mechanical Behavior with Under Tie Pads and Under Ballast Masts  
• 1:30-4:30 p.m. ET   
• Theodore Sussman, Civil Engineer, Structures and Dynamics, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenter) 

We Have a Tool for That: Tools to Analyze Local-, State-, and National-level Transportation Trends 

• Workshop: 1046 
• Presentation P24-20878: Metropolitan Area Strategic Planning with VisionEval   
• 1:30-4:30 p.m. ET  
• Scott Smith, Operations Research Analyst, Technology Innovation and Policy, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenter)  

Meet with U.S. DOT Volpe Center Subject Matter Experts at Our Booth in the Exhibit Hall – #755  

• Laura Richards, Community Planner, Transportation Planning, U.S. DOT Volpe Center 
  • 4-5 p.m. ET
  • Topics: Transportation in Public Lands, Urban Freight 
• David Moore, Chief Transportation Human Factors Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center  
  • 4-6 p.m. ET 
  • Topic: Human Factors  
• Clay Reherman, General Engineer, Center for Policy, Planning, and Environment, U.S. DOT Volpe Center  
  • 4-7 p.m. ET  
  • Topics: How to initiate work with the U.S. DOT Volpe Center 
• Christopher Roof, Chief, Environmental Measurement and Modeling Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center 
  • 6-7 p.m. ET
  • Topic: Measurement and modeling of acoustics and air quality to support transportation related noise, air quality, and safety initiatives 
• Edwin Tait, Principal Technical Advisor for Aviation Safety Management Systems, U.S. DOT Volpe Center   
  • 6-7 p.m. ET  
  • Topic: Aviation safety management systems and software estimation 

Monday, January 8, 2024

Railroad Infrastructure Design and Maintenance Committee

• 8-9:45 a.m. ET  
• Theodore Sussman, Civil Engineer, Structures and Dynamics, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presiding) 

Improved Risk Assessment and Analysis for Derailment Prevention

• Lectern Session: 2029
• 8-9:45 am. ET  
• Theodore Sussman, Civil Engineer, Structures and Dynamics, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presiding) 

Current Trends in Rail Transit Infrastructure Research

• Lectern Session: 2153
• Presentation TRBAM-24-04655: Towards Automated Field Ballast Condition Evaluation: Field Validation of the Ballast Scanning Vehicle Capabilities 
• 1:30-3:15 p.m. ET  
• Theodore Sussman, Civil Engineer, Structures and Dynamics, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenting)  

Medley of Driver Awareness, Perception, Policy, and Practice or Vehicle User Training, Practice, and Policy

• Poster Session: 2230  
• Presentation TRBAM-24-02763: Interactive PowerPoint Training to Improve Safety Driver Awareness While Operating a Transit Vehicle Equipped with Driving Automation Features 
• 6-7:30 p.m. ET  
• Mirabel Mallet, Student Pathways Engineer Trainee, Transportation Human Factors, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenter) 
• Jared Young, Engineering Psychologist, Transportation Human Factors, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenter) 
• Alyssa Brodeur, Engineering Psychologist, Transportation Human Factors, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (co-author)  
• Leila Cesic, Student Pathways Engineer Trainee, Transportation Human Factors, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (co-author)  
• Scott Gabree, Engineering Psychologist, Transportation Human Factors, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (co-author)  
• Donald Fisher, Principal Technical Advisor, Transportation Human Factors, Transportation Human Factors, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (co-author)  
• Savana King, Student Pathways Engineer Trainee, Transportation Human Factors, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (co-author) 

Meet with U.S. DOT Volpe Center Subject Matter Experts at Our Booth in the Exhibit Hall – #755  

• Clay Reherman, General Engineer, Center for Policy, Planning, and Environment, U.S. DOT Volpe Center
  • 9-10 a.m. ET  
  • Topics: How to initiate work with the U.S. DOT Volpe Center 
• Shane Kent, IT Specialist, Air Traffic Management Systems, U.S. DOT Volpe Center  
  • 10-11 a.m. ET  
  • Topic: FAA System Wide Information Management (SWIM) 
• Gwyn Kash, Policy Analyst, Technology Innovation and Policy, U.S. DOT Volpe Center 
  • 10-11 a.m. ET 
  • Topic: Measuring Justice 40 Progress 
• David Moore and Tracy Lennertz, Chiefs, Transportation Human Factors Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center  
  • 12-2 p.m. ET  
  • Topic: Human Factors 
• John Wojtowicz, Senior Advisor for National Security and Critical Infrastructure Programs, U.S. DOT Volpe Center 
  • 2-3 p.m. ET
  • Maritime Infrastructure Modernization and Critical Infrastructure Protection 
• Laura Richards, Community Planner, Transportation Planning, U.S. DOT Volpe Center 
  • 3-4 p.m. ET
  • Topics: Transportation in Public Lands, Urban Freight 

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Railroad Infrastructure Research

• Poster Session: 3060
• 8-9:45 a.m. ET  
• Theodore Sussman, Civil Engineer, Structures and Dynamics, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presiding) 

Meet with U.S. DOT Volpe Center Subject Matter Experts at Our Booth in the Exhibit Hall – #755  

• David Moore, Chief, Transportation Human Factors Division, U.S. DOT Volpe Center  
  • 9-10 a.m. ET
  • Topic: Human Factors  
• Laura Richards, Community Planner, Transportation Planning, U.S. DOT Volpe Center 
  • 9-10 a.m. ET
  • Topics: Transportation in Public Lands, Urban Freight 
• Shane Kent, IT Specialist, Air Traffic Management Systems, U.S. DOT Volpe Center  
  • 10-11 a.m., 3-4 p.m. ET  
  • Topics: FAA System Wide Information Management (SWIM)  
• Clay Reherman, General Engineer, Center for Policy, Planning, and Environment, U.S. DOT Volpe Center  
  • 10-11 a.m., 3-4 p.m. ET  
  • Topics: How to initiate work with the U.S. DOT Volpe Center  
• Hadi Wassaf, General Engineer, Aviation Weather and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Applications, U.S. DOT Volpe Center  
  • 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET  
  • Topics: Automated Vehicles, PNT  
• Dave Madsen, Principal Technical Advisor for Motor Carrier Safety, Safety Measurement and Analysis, U.S. DOT Volpe Center  
  • 12-1 p.m. ET
  • Topic: Motor Carrier Safety 
• Luisa Paiewonsky, Director, Center for Infrastructure and Technology, U.S. DOT Volpe Center  
  • 12-1 p.m. ET
  • Topic: U.S. DOT Volpe Center Support of State DOTs  
• Brian O’Donnell, Computer Engineer, Aviation Safety Management Systems, U.S. DOT Volpe Center  
  • 1-2 p.m. ET
  • Topic: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
• Robert (RJ) Rittmuller, IT Specialist, Safety Information Systems, U.S. DOT Volpe Center 
  • 2-3 p.m. ET
  • Topics: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning  

Aviation Safety Subcommittee

• Presentation P24-21464: Uncertainty in AI Approaches for Improving Aviation Safety 
• 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m. ET  
• Edwin Tait, Principal Technical Advisor for Aviation Safety Management, Aviation Safety Management Systems, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (subcommittee chair)  
• Brian O’Donnell, Computer Engineer, Aviation Safety Management Systems, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenter) 

Driver Behavior Analysis for Driving Condition

• Lectern Session: 3071 
• Presentation TRBAM-24-04063: Boston Blind Zone Safety Initiative: Current Fleet Analysis, Market Scan, and Proposed Direct 
• 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m. ET  
• Alyssa Brodeur, Engineering Psychologist, Transportation Human Factors, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenter) 
• Eric Englin, Operations Research Analyst, Transportation Planning, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenter) 

Evolution of Air and Water Quality Regulations and Impact on Aviation

• Lectern Session: 3100 
• Presentation P24-20785: Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reductions – Latest Tools for Implementing Newest CEQ CEPA Guidance
• 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m. ET  
• Anjuliee Mittelman, General Engineer, Environmental Measurement and Modeling, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenter) 
• Matthew Simon, Civil Engineer, Environmental Measurement and Modeling, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenter) 

Emerging Traffic Simulation Trends

• Lectern Session: 3124 
• 1:30-3:15 p.m. ET  
• Andrew Berthaume, General Engineer, Advanced Vehicle Technology, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presiding)  

Environmental Analysis and Ecology Tools 

• Poster Session: 3170 
• 1:30-3:15 p.m. ET  
• Presentation P24-20406: Federal Highway Administration Wildlife Crossing Program 
• Julianne Schwarzer, Chief, Policy Analysis and Strategic Planning, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenter)

Multi-federal Agency-supported Research for Users of Public Lands 

• Poster Session: 3169 
• Presentation P24-20521: Planning and Data-sharing Partnerships Between Public Land Management Agencies and Their Partners 
• Presentation P24-20522: The Future of E-bikes on Public Lands  
• Presentation P24-20525: Integrating Public Health and Equity in Transportation Planning for Federal Land Management Agencies
• 1:30-3:15 p.m. ET  
• Jonah Chiarenza, Community Planner, Transportation Planning, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenter)  
• Benjamin Rasmussen, Community Planner, Transportation Planning, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenter)  

Supporting the Future of the Rail Workforce

• Lectern Session: 3208 
• Presentation P24-21191: Supporting Rail Employees through Critical Incidents: Current Practices and Opportunities  
• 3:45-5:30 p.m. ET  
• Megan France-Peterson, Engineering Psychologist, Transportation Human Factors, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenter) 
• Danielle Hiltunen, Engineering Psychologist, Transportation Human Factors, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenter) 

Novel Data and Methods for Walking, Cycling, and Scootering

• Lectern Session: 3228 
• Presentation TRBAM-24-04310: The Future of E-bikes on Public Lands: A Human Factors Field Study at Minute Man National Historical Park 
• 6-7:30 p.m. ET
• Jonah Chiarenza, Community Planner, Transportation Planning, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenter) 
• Jared Young, Engineering Psychologist, Transportation Human Factors, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenter) 
• Ian Berg, Technology Policy Analyst, Technology Innovation and Policy, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (co-author) 
• Kirby Ledvina, General Engineer, Energy Analysis and Sustainability, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (co-author)  

Traffic Simulation

• Poster Session: 3230 
• Presentation TRBAM-24-04511: Assessment of the Calibration of Work Zone Simulation Models with the Consideration of Macroscopic and Microscopic Traffic Measures 
• 6-7:30 p.m. ET  
• Andrew Berthaume, General Engineer, Advanced Vehicle Technology, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenter) 

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Cybersecurity Joint Subcommittee 

• 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m. ET  
• Raymond Resendes, Electronics Engineer, Advanced Vehicle Technology, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presiding)  

Infrastructure Messages and Warnings  

• Lectern Session: 4050 
• 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m. ET  
• Jared Young, Engineering Psychologist, Transportation Human Factors, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presiding) 

Rail Noise and Vibration Subcommittee 

• 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m. ET
• Jason Ross, General Engineer, Environmental Measurement and Modeling, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presiding)  

Hispanic/Latine Networking Event 

• Conference Room: 305 
• 2-3 p.m. ET  
• Frances Lopez-Vazquez, Program Support Specialist, Aviation Safety Management Systems, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (co-host) 
• Silvia Luna Victoria, Program Support Specialist, Center for Policy, Planning, and Environment, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (co-host) 
• Stephen Popkin, Director for Research and Innovative Technology, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (co-host)

Thursday, January 11, 2024 

Building a Path to Better Active Transport: Understanding the Effects of Traffic Noise, Air Quality, and Vulnerable Road User Comfort on Users

• Workshop: 5008 
• Presentation P24-21122: Panel Discussion: Understanding the Connections 
• 9 a.m.-12 p.m. ET  
• Aaron Hastings, Physical Scientist, Environmental Measurement and Modeling, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (panelist)  

Mitigating the Implications of Increasing Vehicle Size and Mass on Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety  

• Workshop: 5006  
• Presentation P24-20989: Defining the Solution (Part 2): Safer Vehicle Solutions  
• 9 a.m.-12 p.m. ET  
• Alexander Epstein, General Engineer, Energy Analysis and Sustainability, U.S. DOT Volpe Center (presenter)  

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