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📅 The 2027 Louisiana Transportation Conference is set for March 7–10, 2027, at the Raising Cane’s River Center. More details coming soon: • Website launches in May • Sponsor and tradeshow registrations open in June • Attendee registration opens in August

🔍 New Study Published: "Develop a Methodology for Pavement Drainage System Rating" by Qiming Chen, Ph.D., P.E., and Jun Liu, Ph.D., P.E.: new.express.adobe.com/webpage/Xta5YJ…

📢 New Research: “Evaluating the Magnitude and Time Rate of Consolidation Settlement of Embankments Using Piezocone Penetration Tests (PCPT)”: new.express.adobe.com/webpage/ftVweZ…

When incidents occur on Louisiana’s roadways, response time matters. New research by Dr. Moomen and Dr. Rahman evaluated communication technologies used in incident response and the overall performance of Louisiana’s TIM system: new.express.adobe.com/webpage/Xtjrdi…

Meet the Publications Team! 👋 This group works every day behind the scenes to publish and showcase LTRC’s research, training, and technology transfer across Louisiana and beyond. 🔗: new.express.adobe.com/webpage/hzrCgi…

🚨 Job Opportunity Alert! 🚨Section 33 is hiring: governmentjobs.com/careers/louisi…

We are saddened by the passing of our first director, Ara Arman. His leadership helped shape LTRC’s mission, build lasting partnerships, and set a standard of excellence that continues to guide our work today. We are grateful for his lasting impact and legacy.

In honor of Engineers Week, we asked our own LTRC engineers to complete one simple statement: “Engineering is ___.” Their answers reflect the heart of our work: driving innovation, advancing sustainability, inspiring creativity, and occasionally channeling our inner MacGyver.

Happy Engineers Week! 👷‍♂️Celebrating engineers who turn research into real-world solutions. Watch our latest project video on the miniature concrete prism test (MCPT) as a faster, reliable method for assessing ASR: youtu.be/YpcHH2fNXLs?si…

Happy Mardi Gras! 🎭 Stay safe, plan ahead, and let the good times roll!

❤️ Today we’re going RED for Go Red Day! ❤️ We’re proud to stand together for Go Red Day 2026 and help keep the conversation around women’s heart health front and center. #GoRedDay #WearRed #HeartHealth

In response to declining fuel tax revenues (down from 31% of state highway funding in 2000 to just 19% in 2023), new research examines options to supplement or replace motor fuel taxes: new.express.adobe.com/webpage/3YOfRC…

What’s new in LTAP’s Roads Scholar Program? 🚧 New courses are expanding training opportunities with a focus on safety and real-world roadway challenges. 🔗: new.express.adobe.com/webpage/Xzgjav…

As we observe and honor the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, state offices will be closed on Monday, January 19. Regular business hours will resume tomorrow.

👏 Congratulations to LTRC’s Julius A. Codjoe, Ph.D., P.E., on his election as Vice President of the 2026 GRITS Board of Directors! The board brings together transportation leaders from AL, MS, and LA to deploy ITS for safer, more efficient travel.

#TRBAM is officially underway, and LTRC is proud to be there. From presentations to poster sessions, our team is sharing Louisiana’s research, connecting with peers, and contributing to conversations shaping the future of transportation.

🎧 Start the new year by catching up on The Driving Force Podcast! Our Transportation Research Series features LTRC’s research leaders & engineers. Explore episodes on cutting-edge projects, materials advancements, and decades of insight: @ltrcdotd/podcasts" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@ltrcdotd/podc…

From our LTRC family to yours, wishing you happy holidays and a joyful season! ✨

Geosynthetics help extend pavement life, cut costs, and improve performance on aging roads. New research led by Dr. Abu-Farsakh, P.E., uses modeling to better understand how these materials stabilize pavements: new.express.adobe.com/webpage/OSmj6M…

📑 Our 2024-2025 annual report is now available online! Learn more about our research, training, and initiatives that shaped the past year. 🔗: ltrc.lsu.edu/pdf/2025/24_25…