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Katie Turnbull Texas A&M Transportation Institute Texas A&M University System

Raising the Profile of Research Making the Case to Elected and Appointed Officials. Katie Turnbull Texas A&M Transportation Institute Texas A&M University System. TTI Legislative Involvement. TRB Technical Activities Council Initia tives.

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Katie Turnbull Texas A&M Transportation Institute Texas A&M University System

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  1. Raising the Profile of ResearchMaking the Case to Elected and Appointed Officials Katie Turnbull Texas A&M Transportation Institute Texas A&M University System

  2. TTI Legislative Involvement • TRB Technical Activities Council Initiatives

  3. TTI Legislative Involvement on Transportation Issues FY 2010-2011 Biennium • 21 formal testimony • 30 meetings with members • 11 members participated in TTI-sponsored events • 107 meetings with legislative staff • 83 responses to specific legislative inquiries

  4. Topics Topics of Legislative Interest Distracted Driving Seat Belt Use Motorcycle Safety Red Light Cameras Mobility and Congestion Funding and Finance Mileage Based User Fees Infrastructure Needs Performance Measures

  5. Major Initiatives with TxDOT and Other Groups • 2030 Committee • 100 Congested Areas • Mobility Investment Priorities • Panama Canal Stakeholder Working Group

  6. TRB Technical Activities Council • 2011 Mid-Year Meeting Discussion Topic • Back to Basics – Fostering and Nurturing a Research Agenda • 2013 Annual Meeting Session-Showcasing the Benefits of Transportation Research • Collaboration with US DOT, AASHTO and Others

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