Call for Full Papers and Abstracts

The Transportation Research Board is soliciting papers and abstracts for the upcoming TRB 7th International Conference on Roundabouts and Geometric Design. This conference will offer the following two levels of submission covering any relevant topic related to roundabouts and geometric design, either full papers or abstracts:

Research and Practical Papers

Full papers generally covering new developments based on scientific studies, and papers documenting implementation, innovation, decision-support tools, case studies, and experiences that merit sharing. Accepted manuscripts will be published in the Conference Proceeding and may be considered for TRR publication. Please see the Full Paper Guidelines for information on how to submit a full paper. Full Papers should be submitted by December 6, 2024 for consideration.

Presentation Abstracts

Presentation abstracts generally document/summarize implementation of new knowledge, case studies, work in progress, or experience. These activities are being included in the conference to provide opportunities for participants to share valuable ideas with the entire Roundabout and Geometric Design community, without having to prepare a full paper. Accepted submissions will also be published in the Conference Proceedings as presentations only. Authors of Presentation Abstracts will not be requested, or offered an opportunity, to submit a full paper based on the review of an abstract. All abstracts should be submitted by December 6, 2024, approximately 400 to 600 words, and should clearly convey the material that will be presented. Submitters will also be asked to indicate their preferred delivery format (poster or lectern); the final designation of the format will be at the discretion of the planning committee.

Additional Details
All paper and presentation abstract submissions will be peer reviewed by a technical committee following the TRB review process. Authors of accepted papers and presentation abstracts will be invited to present their findings in podium, poster, panel, or workshop sessions at the Conference.

Topics of Interest
The focus topics for the conference includes, but are not limited to:

Highway geometric design (rural, urban)
Safe system approach
Performance based design
Intersection control evaluation
Speed management
Corridors
Access management
Sustainable design
Connected and automated vehicles
and urban street design
Design guidance
Simulation and visualization

Interchange and intersection design
Designing for all users –
pedestrians, bicyclists, and those
with disabilities
Funding sources
Freight and rail considerations
Design and operational tools
Road safety audits
Public engagement
Education and outreach
Transit considerations
Retrofitting roundabouts

Papers Submission and Review Timeline (Tentative)

Abstract/Paper Submission Window	August – December 6, 2024
Review Results Sent to Presenters/Authors (Reject, Accept for Presentation, forward for TRR Review)	January 2025
Submission of Revised Papers (TRR)	March 2025
Draft Program	February 2025
Final Program	April 2025

ALL authors of accepted abstracts/papers must register for the conference to attend and present their submission.
English is the official language of this event. All submissions and presentations are to be conducted in English.

Need more Information?
Questions and Inquires: If you need additional information or have additional questions, send an email to Ashley Vaughan. Make sure you have "Roundabouts and Geometric Design Conference" in the subject line.

Please visit the TRB Conference Website https://trb.secure-platform.com/a/page/roundabouts_geometric_design