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TR N EW S 28 8 SE PT EM BE R– O CT O BE R 20 13 52 Sustainability for the Nation: Resource Connection and Governance Linkages National Research Council. National Academies Press, 2013; 124 pp.; $46; 978-03- 0926-230-9. Connections between government and nongovern- ment groups are necessary to sustain the country’s natural resources. This report presents insights into high-priority areas for gover- nance linkages, challenges of and impediments to managing connected systems, and more. Featured examples include adaptive management on the Platte River; environmentally friendly stormwater infra- structure in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and manag- ing land use in the Mojave Desert. Engaging the Public in Critical Disaster Planning and Decision Making: Workshop Summary Rapporteurs Theresa Wizemann, Megan Reeve, Bruce Altevogt. Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Institute of Medicine. National Academies Press, 2013; 90 pp.; preorder $42; 978-03- 0928-891-0. This summary of a March 2013 workshop addresses the key principles of public engagement during the development, response, and dissemina- tion phases of disaster plans; practical guidance on how to plan and implement a public engagement activity; and tools to facilitate planning. Transforming Urban Transport Edited by Nicholas Low. Rout- ledge, 2013; 280 pp.; $74.95; 978-0-415-52903-7. With examples from Aus- tralia, Japan, China, and more, this volume explores new methods of transportation governance in dispersed and concentrated cities, techniques for assessing trans - portation needs, ways to improve childhood mobil- ity, guidelines for political mobilization, and knowledge-sharing norms. A companion website provides supporting material. BOOK SHELF TRB PUBLICATIONS Worker Health and Safety on Offshore Wind Farms Special Report 310 This report examines the hazards and risks to workers on offshore wind farms on the outer conti- nental shelf through comparisons with the hazards and risks to workers on offshore oil and gas opera- tions; explores the gaps and overlaps in jurisdictional authority for worker health and safety; and evaluates the adequacy of the current safety management sys- tem requirements. 2013; 158 pp.; TRB affiliates, $29.25; nonaffiliates, $39. Subscriber categories: safety and human factors; marine transportation. Meeting Critical Data Needs for Decision Making in State and Metropolitan Transportation Agencies Conference Proceedings on the Web 9 This volume reports on presentations from a December 2011 conference on the critical role of census data in transportation planning applications. Addressed were the opportunities, limitations, and challenges involved in using census data, data avail- able from the private sector, and data from global positioning systems and other technologies. 2013; 114 pp. Available at http://onlinepubs.trb.org/ onlinepubs/conf/CPW9.pdf. Safe Navigation in the U.S. Arctic Conference Proceedings on the Web 11 An October 2012 workshop on navigation in the U.S. Arctic is summarized in this volume. Topics include risks of navigation in the Arctic, emergency response needs, and partnerships and international cooperation for vessel traffic management and for infrastructure improvements to enhance navigation safety. 2013; 62 pp. Available at http://onlinepubs.trb.org/ onlinepubs/conf/CPW11.pdf. The books in this section are not TRB publica- tions. To order, contact the publisher listed.

TR N EW S 288 SEPTEM BER–O CTO BER 2013 53 Urban and Traffic Data Systems 2012 Transportation Research Record 2308 Patterns of use of transportation modes, regional traffic congestion, demographic characteristics of commuters, route-specific origin–destination tables, traffic ground truth estimation, and thermal image video sensors are among the topics explored in this volume. 2012; 198 pp.; TRB affiliates, $60.75; nonaffiliates, $81. Subscriber categories: data and information tech- nology; operations and traffic management. Highway Design 2012 Transportation Research Record 2309 The papers in this volume address aspects of highway design, including geometric design; road- side safety; landscape and environment; context-sen- sitive design; hydrology, hydraulics, and water quality; and utilities. 2012; 217 pp.; TRB affiliates, $60.75; nonaffiliates, $81. Subscriber categories: design; hydraulics and hydrology; highways. Soil Mechanics 2012 Transportation Research Record 2310 Advancing quality in geoengineering, measure- ments and analysis of geosynthetics in walls and pavement applications, and cementitious stabiliza- tion of problematic soils and recycled materials are subjects addressed in this volume. 2012; 144 pp.; TRB affiliates, $51.75; nonaffiliates, $69. Subscriber categories: geotechnology; pavements; bridges and other structures. Traffic Signal Systems 2012 Transportation Research Record 2311 Authors present research on performance mea- sures for adaptive signal control, parameters for traf- fic signal timing, integrated corridor traffic optimization, a portable toolbox for monitoring sig- nal operations, transit signal priority options for bus rapid transit lines, and more. 2012; 194 pp.; TRB affiliates, $58.50; nonaffiliates, $78. Subscriber categories: operations and traffic man- agement; safety and human factors; pedestrians and bicyclists. Roundabouts and Emergency Evacuation 2012 Transportation Research Record 2312 Papers in this volume include research on public perceptions of roundabouts, estimating roundabout capacity, changes in evacuation decisions between hurricanes Ivan and Katrina, travel time reliability during evacuation, and modeling hurricane evacua- tion demand. 2012; 163 pp.; TRB affiliates, $55.50; nonaffiliates, $74. Subscriber categories: operations and traffic man- agement; design; safety and human factors. Structures 2012 Transportation Research Record 2313 Explored in this volume is research on general structures, steel bridges and concrete bridges, tun- nels and underground structures, culverts and hydraulic structures, structural fiber-reinforced poly- mers, and more. 2012; 207 pp.; TRB affiliates, $60.75; nonaffiliates, $81. Subscriber categories: bridges and other struc- tures; highways; security and emergencies. Bicycles 2012 Transportation Research Record 2314 Electric bikes and transportation policy, flashing beacons at trail crossings, bicycle level of service, self-reported bicycling injuries and cyclists’ perceived risk, and bicycle commuting are among the topics examined in this volume. 2012; 128 pp.; TRB affiliates, $51.75; nonaffiliates, $69. Subscriber category: pedestrians and bicyclists. Traffic Flow Theory and Characteristics 2012, Vol. 1 Transportation Research Record 2315 Authors present research on routing strategies, congestion probability and traffic volatility, Gipps’ car-following model, travel time variability in vehic- ular traffic networks, estimating queue dynamics at signalized intersections from probe vehicle data, and more. 2012; 196 pp.; TRB affiliates, $60.75; nonaffiliates, $81. Subscriber categories: operations and traffic man- agement; planning and forecasting. Traffic Flow Theory and Characteristics 2012, Vol. 2: Driver Behavior; Pedestrian and Simulation Modeling Transportation Research Record 2316 Topics addressed in this volume include driver anticipation in car following, an integrated lane change model with relaxation and synchronization, and modeling concepts for mixed traffic. 2012; 139 pp.; TRB affiliates, $51.75; nonaffiliates, $69. Subscriber categories: operations and traffic man- agement; planning and forecasting; pedestrians and bicyclists. BOOK SHELF TRB PUBLICATIONS (continued) The TRR Journal Online website provides electron- ic access to the full text of more than 13,000 peer- reviewed papers that have been published as part of the Transportation Research Record: Jour- nal of the Transportation Research Board (TRR Journal) series since 1996. The site includes the latest in search tech- nologies and is updated as new TRR Journal papers become available. To explore the TRR Online service, visit www.TRB. org/ TRROnline.

TR N EW S 28 8 SE PT EM BE R– O CT O BE R 20 13 54 Developing Countries 2012 Transportation Research Record 2317 Buses as low-carbon mobility solutions for urban India, car ownership policies in Chinese megacities, and the impact of bus rapid transit systems on road safety in Bogotá, Colombia, are among the subjects explored in this volume. 2012; 138 pp.; TRB affiliates, $51.75; nonaffiliates, $69. Subscriber categories: safety and human factors; planning and forecasting; environment. Safety Management, Emergency Management Systems, Operator Education, School Transportation, and Older Drivers 2012 Transportation Research Record 2318 Authors present research on tools for road safety management, pricing for traffic safety, novice drivers’ compliance with road rules, parental attitudes on children’s active school commuting, immobility lev- els and mobility preferences of the elderly, and more. 2012; 147 pp.; TRB affiliates, $55.50; nonaffiliates, $74. Subscriber category: safety and human factors. Design Guidance for Freeway Mainline Ramp Terminals NCHRP Report 730 Guidance is presented for the design of freeway mainline ramp terminals based on driver and vehi- cle behavior. 2012; 120 pp.; TRB affiliates, $45; nonaffiliates, $60. Subscriber categories: highways; design. Guidelines for Timing Yellow and All-Red Intervals at Signalized Intersections NCHRP Report 731 Presented is a framework for signal timing that can be easily implemented by state and local trans- portation agencies. 2012; 83 pp.; TRB affiliates, $40.50; nonaffiliates, $54. Subscriber category: operations and traffic man- agement. Methodologies to Estimate the Economic Impacts of Disruptions to the Goods Movement System NCHRP Report 732 This report addresses the impact of bottlenecks and interruptions to the flow of goods through the nation’s major freight corridors and intermodal connectors, the dynamics of that flow in response to disruptions, and the full public and private economic impact. 2012; 95 pp.; TRB affiliates, $42.75; nonaffiliates, $57. Subscriber categories: economics; freight trans- portation; planning and forecasting. Assessing the Long-Term Performance of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls NCHRP Synthesis 437 This synthesis explores methods to assess the long-term performance of mechanically stabilized earth walls—particularly state and federal agency wall inventories—and highlights inspection and assessment methods. 2012; 48 pp.; TRB affiliates, $32.25; nonaffiliates, $43. Subscriber categories: bridges and other struc- tures; highways; maintenance and preservation; rail- roads. Expedited Procurement Procedures for Emergency Construction Services NCHRP Synthesis 438 Examined are the procurement procedures used by state departments of transportation and federal agencies to repair and reopen roadways in emergency situations. 2012; 106 pp.; TRB affiliates, $45; nonaffiliates, $60. Subscriber categories: construction; highways; security and emergencies. Airport Leadership Development Program ACRP Report 75 This report provides guidance to current and future airport leaders to assess, obtain, and refine leadership skills for the airport industry. An accom- panying CD-ROM includes assessment forms, Pow- erPoint presentations, and participant workbooks and materials. 2013; 326 pp.; TRB affiliates, $74.25; nonaffiliates, $99. Subscriber category: aviation. Guidebook for Incorporating Sustainability into Traditional Airport Projects ACRP Report 80 This report describes sustainability and identi- fies ways to apply sustainable initiatives to tradi- tional airport construction and to everyday maintenance projects. The print edition of the report contains an airport sustainability assessment tool on CD-ROM. 2012; 93 pp.; TRB affiliates, $50.25; nonaffiliates, $67. Subscriber categories: aviation; environment. Winter Design Storm Factor Determination for Airports ACRP Report 81 This guidebook identifies the relevant factors in defining winter design storm factors for use in determining the size of airport deicing runoff man- BOOK SHELF TRB PUBLICATIONS (continued)

TR N EW S 288 SEPTEM BER–O CTO BER 2013 55 agement systems and components. It also provides a decision support tool, a review of regulations, and suggestions for target levels of service. 2012; 49 pp.; TRB affiliates, $34.50; nonaffiliates, $46. Subscriber category: aviation. Airport Wildlife Population Management ACRP Synthesis 39 A supplement to ACRP Synthesis 23, Bird Harass- ment, Repellent, and Deterrent Techniques for Use on and Near Airports, this volume provides direct pop- ulation control techniques for reducing wildlife col- lisions with aircraft and summarizes the ecological foundation of wildlife population control and man- agement. 2013; 69 pp.; TRB affiliates, $39; nonaffiliates, $52. Subscriber categories: aviation; environment; security and emergencies. Issues with Airport Organization and Reorganization ACRP Synthesis 40 Examined in this volume are organizational design and current trends and practices in airport management. 2013; 32 pp.; TRB affiliates, $33; nonaffiliates, $44. Subscriber categories: administration and management; aviation. Methods for Forecasting Demand and Quantifying Need for Rural Passenger Transportation: Final Workbook TCRP Report 161 This report presents step-by-step procedures for quantifying the need for passenger transportation services and likely demand. The report is supple- mented by a downloadable Excel spreadsheet and by a methodology report, TCRP Web-Only Document 58. 2013; 70 pp.; TRB affiliates, $39; nonaffiliates, $52. Subscriber categories: administration and management; public transportation. Transit Station and Stop Adoption Programs TCRP Synthesis 103 Explored are transit agency programs in which local organizations, individuals, or other partners “adopt” a transit station or stop, periodically per- forming duties such as removing litter, maintaining vegetation, or reporting suspicious activity. 2013; 59 pp.; TRB affiliates, $36.75; nonaffiliates, $49. Subscriber categories: policy; public transporta- tion; safety and human factors; security and emergen- cies; terminals and facilities. Use of Electronic Passenger Information Signage in Transit TCRP Synthesis 104 This synthesis documents U.S. and international use of electronic passenger information signage in terms of the underlying technology, sign technology, characteristics of the information, resources required, and related decision processes. 2013; 100 pp.; TRB affiliates, $43.50; nonaffiliates, $58. Subscriber categories: data and information tech- nology; public transportation; safety and human factors; security and emergencies. Analysis of Existing Data: Prospective Views on Methodological Paradigms SHRP 2 Report S2-S01B-RW-1 This report investigates structured modeling par- adigms for the analysis of naturalistic driving data. 2012; 73 pp.; subscriber categories: highways; safety and human factors. Available at http://onlinepubs. trb.org/onlinepubs/shrp2/SHRP2_S2-S01B-RW-1.pdf. Improving Our Understanding of How Highway Congestion and Price Affect Travel Demand SHRP 2 Report S2-C04-RW-1 This report includes mathematical descriptions of the range of highway user behavioral responses to congestion, travel time reliability, and pricing. Explored are the effects of demographic characteris- tics, car occupancy, value of travel time, value of travel time reliability, situational variability, and toll aversion bias on demand and route choice. 2013; 182 pp.; subscriber categories: highways; plan- ning and forecasting. Available at http://onlinepubs. trb.org/onlinepubs/shrp2/SHRP2_S2-C04-RW-1.pdf. Identification of Utility Conflicts and Solutions SHRP 2 Report S2-R15B-RW-1 Presented are matrices that enable users to orga- nize, track, and manage the conflicts that can arise when utility lines are located under highways. 2012; 171 pp.; subscriber categories: data and infor- mation technology; highways; maintenance and preser- vation; planning and forecasting. Available at http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/shrp2/SHRP2_S2- R15B-RW-1.pdf. BOOK SHELF TRB PUBLICATIONS (continued) To order TRB titles described in Bookshelf, visit the TRB online Bookstore, at www.TRB.org/bookstore/, or contact the Business Office at 202-334-3213.

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This issue of the TR News focuses on environmental sustainability in transportation and how it can help improve the quality of life for individuals and communities. Articles highlight practice-ready research and cover such topics as integrating vegetation and green infrastructure into sustainable transportation planning; implementing the Eco-Logical approach in Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Montana, Washington, and Oregon; Virginia's improved construction specifications for stormwater pipe-lining materials; creating a multiagency sustainability framework in Colorado; effective noise barriers in North Carolina; Delaware's use of recycling materials and techniques; sustainability in airspace system planning; and more.

The September-October 2013 issue of TR News includes the following articles:

Environmental Sustainability in Transportation: Improving the Quality of Life

Evaluating Sustainable Development: A Quality-of-Life Focus for Transportation Decision Making

Integrating Vegetation and Green Infrastructure into Sustainable Transportation Planning

Eco-Logical in Practice: Implementing an Ecosystem-Based Approach, Streamlining Environmental Processes for Transportation Projects

Soundscapes: A Sustainability Approach to Transportation Noise Management

Sustainability in Airspace System Planning

Research Pays Off: Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement with Steel Slag Aggregate: Successful Use in Illinois Pavements

The TR News is TRB's bimonthly magazine featuring timely articles on innovative and state-of-the-art research and practice in all modes of transportation. It also includes brief news items of interest to the transportation community, research pays off articles profiles of transportation professionals, workshop and conference announcements, new book notices, and news of TRB activities. Submissions of manuscripts for possible publication are accepted at any time.

Copies of the TR News may be purchased individually or ordered on an annual subscription basis.

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