1. 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

2. TTI Legislative Involvement TRB Technical Activities Council Initia tives

3. 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 TTI Legislative Involvement on Transportation Issues FY 2010-2011 Biennium

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

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

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