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Title: TRENDS IN TRANSPORTATION: TRB'S FIELD VISIT PROGRAM IN 1992-1993
Accession Number: 00638802
Record Type: Component
Availability: Find a library where document is available Abstract: Each year Transportation Research Board (TRB) staff members visit all of the state highway and transportation departments, many universities, transit and other modal agencies, and industry representatives. The objectives of the field visit program are to (a) learn of problems facing the visited organization and to pass on information pertinent to the solution of these problems (information that is based on research or the experiences of other states, industry, or educational institutions); (b) learn of research activities in progress or contemplated and inform the visited organization of similar research being carried out elsewhere, thus preventing duplication of efforts; and (c) identify new methods and procedures that might have application elsewhere. These annual visits provide the opportunity to collect and share transportation research information. Although other forms of information transfer such as publications and automated services are available, the visit program offers the unique advantage of one-on-one discussions to fully explore areas of mutual interest. Personal visits can also identify innovative or experimental work that will not be published for wide dissemination, but nevertheless is worth bringing to the attention of others. Another benefit from the program is the opportunity to describe TRB's range of services to new people in the transportation agencies that support the Board. The visits also serve to identify potential candidates for TRB standing committees, National Cooperative Highway Research Program and Transit Cooperative Research Program panels, and special project committees. This article describes TRB's 1992-1993 Field Visit Program. It is a summary of transportation issues, trends, and research activities identified during the visits and through other staff efforts.
Language: English
Corporate Authors: Transportation Research Board 500 Fifth Street, NW Pagination: p. 3-12
Publication Date: 1993-9
Serial: Features: Photos
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TRT Terms: Identifier Terms: Uncontrolled Terms: Old TRIS Terms: Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Education and Training; Planning and Forecasting; Research; Transportation (General); I72: Traffic and Transport Planning
Files: TRIS, TRB
Created Date: Nov 16 1993 12:00AM
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