The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ Transportation Services Index (TSI) fell 0.4 percent in March, the latest month available, to 111.3. The TSI March 2012 level of 111.3 was 1.1 percent higher than the March 2011 level. The index, which is seasonally adjusted, combines available data on freight traffic, as well as passenger travel, that have been weighte...

TRB’s Technical Activities Division has an opening for a Marine and Freight Transportation Senior Program Officer to work in the areas of research, engineering, water transportation, freight, critical infrastructure protection, and security. The Senior Program Officer independently manages multiple/complex programs/projects. Manages standing committees and task forces within the TRB M...

The spotlight theme for the TRB 92nd Annual Meeting, January 13-17, 2013, in Washington, D.C., is Deploying Transportation Research—Doing Things Smarter, Better, Faster. These uncertain times are also exciting times for the transportation community, which looks to build on its successes as never before. Spotlight sessions, workshops, and discussions at the TRB 92nd Annual Meeting will highlight...

TRB's National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) is soliciting nominations of individuals to serve on oversight panels for new projects being established under NCFRP's fiscal year 2012 program. Nominees should have expertise directly relevant to the proposed project topic. The nomination of women and members of minority groups is encouraged. Panels for the new research projects are s...

TRB standing committees have issued  calls for papers for the TRB 92nd Annual Meeting, January 13-17, 2013, in Washington, D.C, and the Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board (TRR). While papers addressing any relevant aspect of transportation research will be considered, some committees are soliciting papers in specific subject areas to help potential...

The Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies has released the latest issue of its periodic newsletter that reports on the domestic and international infrastructure, transportation, and safety implications of commercial freight movements.

TRB is sponsoring the 2012 Freight Systems Group Midyear Meeting on June 21, 2012, in Washington, D.C. As a forum for the discussion of freight systems topics, the meeting will include several plenary sessions that will explore supply chain and industry trends, freight infrastructure funding, the adoption of alternative fuel sources for trucks, and safety and security considerations related to ...

The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 0.3 percent in February, the latest month available, to 111.8. The TSI February 2012 level of 111.8 was 3.3 percent higher than the February 2011 level. The index, which is seasonally adjusted, combines available data on freight traffic, as well as passenger travel, that have been weighted to yield a mon...

The Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies has released the latest issue of its periodic newsletter that reports on the domestic and international infrastructure, transportation, and safety implications of commercial freight movements.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a report that examines trends in the type of transportation used to move grains grown for the food and feed industry.