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ALT D W from the cartoon Arthur wears a D N R wildfire hard hat. She smiles, but the deep bags under her eyes betray a quiet desperation — one only felt by firefighters on holiday weekends that involve fireworks.
ALT A rainbow composed pipe cleaners is glued to a sheet of orange construction paper. It is signed “Emily W. Age 36.” A mock-art gallery label is pinned underneath. It reads: Emily W. Born 1986 or 1987. Distressed rainbow, 2023 Mixed media The glue that clings futilely to the pipe cleaners invokes a powerful metaphor for the fragility of the human experience, while the literal silver linings around the clouds symbolize tension between the mortal coil and eternal optimism. The utilization of negative space challenges the viewer to consider the benefit of accessible public lands. It is everything. It is nothing at all
ALT A great horned owl sits mouth agape as a USFS employee explains that great horned owls are known to take out armadillos and skunks.
ALT The great horned owl looks downright offended when it’s suggested that it has the strongest talons with the exception of the Golden Eagle. “Excuse me?! An eagle?!” it seems to say.
ALT “They like to swallow their food whole if they can,” explains a USFS worker. “Interesting please continue,” a great horned owl conveys.
ALT “They can’t really digest the bones, the fur, or feathers of birds they eat,” a USFS worker explains. “OMG THAT EXPLAINS SO MUCH,” conveys a stunned great horned owl, mouth agape.
ALT Screenshot of text: Write a research needs roadmap for transportation research board standing committee on travel forecasting with an implementation plan
ALT The Transportation Research Board (TRB) Standing Committee on Travel Forecasting is committed to improving the accuracy and reliability of travel forecasting methodologies. In order to achieve this goal, we have identified several key research needs that will help advance the field and inform decision-making. This roadmap outlines these needs and provides an implementation plan for how they can be addressed.
ALT Text Screenshot: Research Needs: Development of new technologies and techniques for improving travel forecasting accuracy, including machine learning and big data analysis. Investigation of the impacts of emerging trends, such as autonomous vehicles and shared mobility, on travel demand and forecasting. Exploration of the role of equity and accessibility in travel forecasting, including the needs of underserved and disadvantaged populations. Study of the integration of travel forecasting with other planning processes, such as land use and transportation demand management.
ALT Screenshot of text: Implementation Plan: Identify and recruit experts in these areas to join the TRB Standing Committee on Travel Forecasting. Develop a call for papers and/or research proposals targeting these research needs. Organize panel discussions and special sessions at TRB annual meetings and other conferences to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and best practices in these areas. Work with relevant TRB committees and other organizations to develop guidelines and recommendations for implementing these research findings in practice. Regularly review and assess the progress of these research needs and adjust the roadmap as needed.
ALT Large seabird, with white chest, yellow beak and banded right leg, stands on grass.