Call for Papers
Submission Due Date: September 9, 2022

The Transportation Research Board is soliciting papers for the upcoming 13th International Conference on Low Volume Roads (LVR). Following a successful introduction at the 12th conference, this conference will again offer the following two levels of submission covering any relevant topic related to low volume roads, either full papers or extended abstracts:

1. Research-Level and Practical Papers

• Research-level papers generally covering new developments based on scientific studies
• Practical papers generally documenting implementation, innovation, decision-support tools, case studies, and experiences that need to be shared

Accepted manuscripts will be published in either the Conference Proceedings or the Transportation Research Record (TRR), Journal of the Transportation Research Board. A limited number of papers recommended by the conference technical committee, reviewed and accepted by the TRR Editorial Board will be published in the TRR. 

2. Extended Abstracts/Synopses

Extended abstracts or synopses, generally document/summarize implementation of new knowledge, case studies, work in progress, or experience. These activities are being included in the conference to provide additional opportunities for participants to share valuable ideas with the entire LVR community, without having to prepare a full-paper. Accepted submissions also will be published in the Conference Proceedings.  Authors of ExtendedAbstracts will not be requested, or offered an opportunity, to submit a full paper based on the review of an extended abstract.

3. Additional Details

All paper and extended abstract submissions will be peer reviewed by a technical committee following the TRB review process. Authors of accepted papers and abstracts/synopses will be invited to present their findings in podium, poster, panel, or workshop sessions at the Conference.
Example conference topics related to low volume roads (i.e., generally defined as paved or unpaved roads carrying less than 400 vehicles per day) include but are not limited to the following:

• Policy, planning, equity, and financing
• Management and administration, including asset management systems
• Safety
• Design
• Construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance
• Drainage
• Bridges and other types of stream crossings
• Materials, including recycled and waste materials
• Stabilization and dust control
• Surfacings
• Environment and sustainability
• Dealing with climate change and resilience, and use of low volume roads for emergency evacuations
• Special applications (e.g., military, security, logging, mining, energy, airfields, etc.)
• New technology and innovation (e.g., drones, phone-based apps, web-based software tools, etc.)
• Training and education
• Inspiring the next generation of low volume road engineers and practitioners

Full Papers: To submit a paper, click the "Submit Full Paper" button found at the top of this page, select “Special Collections” as your article type and then under section/category, select “Low Volume Roads”.If you need more information or clarity on the submission of full papers, Editorial Manager, the submission process, or publication, please visit the Instructions for Authors.  If you have additional questions, or need additional information, send an email to TRR@nas.edu . Make sure you have "LVR Conference" in the subject line.

Extended Abstracts: To submit an extended abstract, click the "Submit Extended Abstract" button found at the top of this page. If you need more information or clarity on the submission of Extended Abstracts, the submission site, the submission process, or publication please visit the 13th LVR Extended Abstract Guidelines.

Papers Submission and Review Timeline

ALL authors whose final manuscript has been approved and accepted are expected to register for the conference and present their submission.

Need more Information?

• Conference Details: Please visit the TRB Conference Website https://trb.secure-platform.com/a/page/lowvolumeroads
• Questions and Inquires: If you need additional information or have additional questions, send an email to Jo Johnson. Make sure you have "LVR Conference" in the subject line.