: The 2018 Annual Meeting , held in Washington, D.C., centered on "Preparing for the Future, Building Resilience," featuring thousands of presentations on everything from bicycle planning to automated vehicles.

: It also touches on how transportation planners can evaluate the historic significance of postwar commercial properties when designing new projects. Key TRB Milestones in 2018

This article, found in the TR News No. 315 (May-June 2018) , explores the intersection of transportation and environmental safety.

Here is a helpful overview of the TRB’s major activities and specific "Less"-related research from 2018.

: According to the 2018 Annual Report , the core program had a budget of approximately $16.1 million, with 48% of funding provided by State Departments of Transportation (DOTs).

: The research highlights advances in preparedness and techniques, such as using inclined belt skimmers and outrigger-extended booms to herd and remove oil spills, effectively "calming" or lessening the impact on troubled waters.