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TR News September–October 2013: Environmental Sustainability in Transportation (2013)

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Suggested Citation:"INFORMATION FOR CONTRIBUTORS TO TR NEWS." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2013. TR News September–October 2013: Environmental Sustainability in Transportation. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22466.
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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. Articles are encouraged on innovations and state-of-the-art practices per- taining to transportation research and development in all modes (highways and bridges, public transit, aviation, rail, marine, and others, such as pipelines, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.) and in all subject areas (planning and administration, design, materials and construction, facility maintenance, traffic control, safety, security, logistics, geology, law, environmental concerns, energy, etc.). Manuscripts should be no longer than 3,000 words (12 double-spaced, typed pages). Authors also should provide charts or tables and high-quality photographic images with corre- sponding captions (see Submission Requirements). Prospective authors are encouraged to submit a summary or outline of a pro- posed article for preliminary review. RESEARCH PAYS OFF highlights research projects, studies, demonstrations, and improved methods or processes that provide innovative, cost-effective solutions to important t rans portation-related problems in all modes, whether they pertain to improved transport of people and goods or provi- sion of better facilities and equipment that permits such trans- port. Articles should describe cases in which the application of project findings has resulted in benefits to transportation agencies or to the public, or in which substantial benefits are expected. Articles (approximately 750 to 1,000 words) should delineate the problem, research, and benefits, and be accom- panied by one or two illustrations that may improve a reader’s understanding of the article. NEWS BRIEFS are short (100- to 750-word) items of inter- est and usually are not attributed to an author. They may be either text or photographs or a combination of both. Line drawings, charts, or tables may be used where appropriate. Articles may be related to construction, administration, plan- ning, design, operations, maintenance, research, legal matters, or applications of special interest. Articles involving brand names or names of manufacturers may be determined to be inappropriate; however, no endorsement by TRB is implied when such information appears. Foreign news articles should describe projects or methods that have universal instead of local application. POINT OF VIEW is an occasional series of authored opin- ions on current transportation issues. Articles (1,000 to 2,000 words) may be submitted with appropriate, high-qual- ity illustrations, and are subject to review and editing. BOOKSHELF announces publications in the transportation field. Abstracts (100 to 200 words) should include title, author, publisher, address at which publication may be obtained, num- ber of pages, price, and ISBN. Publishers are invited to submit copies of new publications for announcement. LETTERS provide readers with the opportunity to com- ment on the information and views expressed in published articles, TRB activities, or transportation matters in gen eral. All letters must be signed and contain constructive comments. Letters may be edited for style and space considerations. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Manuscripts submitted for possible publication in TR News and any correspondence on editorial matters should be sent to the Director, Publica- tions Office, Transportation Research Board, 500 Fifth Street, NW, Was hington, DC 20001, telephone 202-334-2972, or e-mail jawan@nas.edu. u All manuscripts should be supplied in 12-point type, double-spaced, in Microsoft Word, on a CD or as an e-mail attachment. u Submit original artwork if possible. Glossy, high-qual- ity black-and-white photo graphs, color photographs, and slides are acceptable. Digital continuous -tone images must be submitted as TIFF or JPEG files and must be at least 3 in. by 5 in. with a resolution of 300 dpi. A caption should be supplied for each graphic element. u Use the units of measurement from the research described and provide conversions in parentheses, as appro- priate. The International System of Units (SI), the updated version of the metric system, is preferred. In the text, the SI units should be followed, when appropriate, by the U.S. customary equivalent units in parentheses. In figures and tables, the base unit conversions should be provided in a footnote. NOTE: Authors are responsible for the authenticity of their articles and for obtaining written permissions from pub - lishers or persons who own the copyright to any previously published or copyrighted material used in the articles. I N F O R M A T I O N F O R C O N T R I B U T O R S T O TR NEWS

TRN288 The theme for 2014 focuses on the TRB Annual Meeting’sfarewell 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, energy’s 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 organization’s 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 12–16, 2014 ▪ Washington, D.C.

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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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