Transportation Research Board

Release: Dec 9, 2025

Close: Jan 30, 2026

The objective of this research is to develop a guide that provides: an injury-minimization speed management approach for achieving safe system speeds by applying speed modification factors (smfs). A framework for developing and applying smfs, including a pilot series of smfs. Strategies for communicating speed management changes to the public and to public officials.

Release: Dec 9, 2025

Close: Jan 27, 2026

The objective of this research is to develop: A guide to help airports strategically plan, implement, and maintain IT systems; A primer for non-IT airport executives on the importance of collaboration between the IT unit and other internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, maintenance, planning, engineering) and of integrating IT considerations into key airport processes (e.g., capital planning, budgeting); and A matrix of traditional and airport-specific IT systems and common characteristics, e.g., basic infrastructure requirements, internal and external users, the sizes and types of airports that might use the IT system, and applicable regulatory entities.

Release: Dec 3, 2025

Close: Jan 29, 2026

The objective of this research is to develop a guide for the integration of commercial motor vehicle safety into state freight and safety planning processes. The guide shall: demonstrate a business case for integrating commercial motor vehicle safety into freight and safety planning and decision-making processes; identify required state and federal plans that relate to commercial motor vehicle safety on state highways; advise agencies on how to use commercial vehicle safety data to define and address common goals and strategies for inclusion in state freight and safety planning activities; and provide a flexible approach that reflects the organizational structures and commercial motor vehicle safety needs of state dots.