CADD Mapping & Survey

• Innovative geospatial data collection methods and/or challenges.
• Efficient and effective data management with ProjectWise.
• Novel design approaches with OpenRoads Designer
• Best practices and examples of OpenBridge Designer projects
• 3D models, level of development, lessons learned
• BIM for Infrastructure and success stories, impacts on project delivery
• Project impacts from survey data, setting project control at the right time, importance of datums & coordinate systems, and impact to projects with future NGS (National Geodetic Survey) changes
• How to address safety concerns for surveyors, even after setting up MOT, drivers are more distracted than ever and we have increasingly more close calls

Construction

• Partnering/ Dispute Resolution
• Alternative Project Delivery Methods
• Significant/ Innovative Construction Projects
• eConstruction/ New Technological Advancements

Environmental

• Climate change, sustainability, greenhouse gases 
• Mitigation/restoration of aquatic resources – case studies, GIS forecasting of stream and wetland mitigation needs
• Survey, assessment methods for state and federally listed species and their habitat
• Cultural Resources – case studies and new initiatives
• Current research topics – fish passage culverts, wildlife crossings, flow requirements through temporary access fills 
• Changes in environmental policy & regulations and associated requirements and processes

Geotechnical

• Use cases (projects) utilizing AGaME technology
• Ground improvement case studies with instrumentation results and outcomes compared to design predictions/requirements
• Challenging geohazard remediation projects; discovery through construction
• Challenging foundation design and construction 

Hydraulics

• Research and case studies related to culvert design, construction, or maintenance
• Research and case studies related to post-construction BMPs
• 2D modeling case studies
• Incorporating BMPs into complete streets – case studies
• Flood control related to roadways
• Innovative maintenance solutions for culverts or post-construction BMPs
• Local Transportation Agency implementation of NPDES permit requirements

Modal Options

• Re-connecting Communities (major theme from the infrastructure bill)
• Jurisdictional collaboration to get a project accomplished
• Strategic maintenance solutions
• Encouraging Active Transportation
• Multimodal Data collection

Pavement & Materials

• Pavement Recycling case studies
• Intelligent pavement construction technologies
• Cost effective methods to improve longitudinal joint performance in flexible pavement
• Applications for Traffic Speed Deflectometers for project level decision making
• Case studies of innovative pavement materials
• Implementation of balanced mix design principles for asphalt mixtures

Planning

• Equity in Transportation Planning
• Resiliency Planning
• Innovative Approaches to Transportation Funding
• 2020 Census: Trends and Changing Demographics
• Developing and Advancing Data Sharing Principles
• Virtual Public Involvement Best Practices
• Transportation Planning in Rural Areas: Challenges and Best Practices

Safety

• Safe Systems – Examples, Case Studies, Etc.  
• Equity in Transportation Safety 
• Traffic Calming Best Practices and Insights 
• Vulnerable Roadway User Safety 
• Systemic Safety Projects  
• Distracted Driving solutions 
• Highway Safety Improvement Program Updates and Highlights 

Structures

• Share insights into common bridge construction practices with designers (e.g. beam/girder erection, bridge decking and placement, temporary works, etc.)
• Innovative repair, rehabilitation, maintenance and preservation strategies for bridges
• Funding allocation for the new infrastructure bill
• Application of research or new technology in bridge design

Technology & Innovation

• Connected vehicle use cases and deployments 
• Automated vehicle testing and deployments, supporting the movement of people and/or goods 
• Electrification of vehicles and infrastructure 
• Advanced air mobility use cases, testing and infrastructure 
• Unmanned aircraft systems use cases and deployments  
• Policy implications of emerging transportation technologies 

Traffic Management

• TSMO
• Integrating technology into traffic management solutions (eg. AI, ML, UTM)
• Multi-jurisdictional partnership/collaboration for System Management/Operations
• Active Transportation & Demand Management
• Work zone traffic management
• Integrated corridor management
• Traffic signal operations
• Curb management/parking