01723228

Monograph

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/179824.aspx

In an era of rapidly evolving transformational technologies, can our research projects and processes provide needed answers in a timely manner while still protecting the credibility of our research, and if so, how? That is the basic question that was the focus of this TRB Forum workshop and earlier discussion groups conducted by the TRB Standing Committee on the Conduct of Research. Key takeaways from participants’ discussions and panelist members’ presentations at the workshop, and also from the preceding discussion groups conducted through TRB’s Standing Committee on the Conduct of Research on this topic, include the following. First, automated vehicles, shared mobility, and other transformational technologies in transportation provide a unique opportunity to make significant advances in meeting societal goals. Second, success is far from assured, with more questions than answers and research is the key. Third, time is short, as these technologies and deployments are advancing, and often changing, rapidly. Fourth, the “need for speed” in the associated research depends on the issue and/or situation. Fifth, answering a series of questions can help researchers to determine a targeted time frame appropriate for the specific research in question. Sixth, options do exist to enable research projects and processes to provide needed answers in a timely manner while still protecting the credibility of our research. Seventh, a number of these options have been employed by others, but more models are needed. Eight, collaboration among the public, private, and academic sectors is key to meeting the twin objectives of providing needed answers in a timely manner while still protecting the credibility of research. Last, there are a number of steps that TRB can take, including providing more opportunities for collaboration among the stakeholders through TRB convening activities such as this Forum, conferences, standing committees, and research panels.

English

19p

2019-10

Transportation Research Circular

Forum on Preparing for Automated Vehicles and Shared Mobility

Digital/other

Appendices; Figures

Intelligent vehicles; Research; Research management; Technological innovations; Vehicle sharing

Data and Information Technology; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Vehicles and Equipment

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Nov 12 2019 3:36PM