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TR Newswelcomes the submission of manuscripts for possible publication in the categories listed below. All manuscripts sub- mitted are subject to review by the Editorial Board and other reviewers to determine suitability for TR News; authors will be advised of acceptance of articles with or without revision. All manuscripts accepted for publication are subject to editing for conciseness and appropriate language and style. Authors receive a copy of the edited manuscript for review. Original art- work is returned only on request. FEATURES are timely articles of interest to transportation pro- fessionals, including administrators, planners, researchers, and practitioners in government, academia, and industry. 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TRN288 The theme for 2014 focuses on the TRB Annual Meetingâsfarewell year at the Connecticut Avenue hotels, the gather- ing site for nearly 60 years, and the move to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in 2015. Several sessions and workshops will explore this milestone for TRB. In addition, spotlight sessions, workshops, and discussions will address critical transportation issues such as performance measure- ment, energyâs changing landscape, automated driving and connected vehicles, extreme weather events, and big data. Plan now to Examine recent developments and changing contexts that may affect transportation policy making, planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance; Explore with stakeholders and subject-matter experts the role of research in addressing critical transportation issues; Discover how international, federal, state, regional, and local transportation agencies are deploying the latest techniques and strategies; Network with nearly 12,000 transportation professionals; Take advantage of 4,000-plus presentations in approximately 750 sessions and specialty workshops; and Learn from more than 150 exhibits showcasing a variety of transportation-related products and services. Exhibit and Marketing Opportunities Show your organizationâs support for transportation research and innovation by becoming the Sole Supporter of the Mobile App or an Annual Meeting Patron, Advertiser, or Exhibitor. Information Registration is now open! Register before November 30, 2013, to take advantage of lower fees. » For more information, visit www.TRB.org/AnnualMeeting. CELEBRATING OUR LEGACY, ANTICIPATING OUR FUTURE Transportation Research Board 93rd Annual Meeting January 12â16, 2014 ⪠Washington, D.C.