TRB_LaTeX_tex

A LaTeX template for preparing papers for the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting. This template offers a pragmatic starting point for authors using LaTeX (and related literate programming tools) while matching TRB submission guidance.

Usage

1. Copy trb.bst and trbunofficial.cls into your project directory.
2. Update your preamble in trb_template.tex to supplement those already in trbunofficial.cls.
3. Run latexmk, which automatically recompiles when source files change.
4. If using version control (recommended), commit the template files to your repository.

Main .tex file name flexibility

The template automatically detects the main TeX file name for word counting. If you rename your main file, no changes are needed in trbunofficial.cls.

This works by including:

\usepackage[realmainfile]{currfile}
\quickwordcount{\currfilebase}

Automated page count

The title page now includes an automated page count. Starting with the 2027 TRB Annual Meeting cycle, TRB replaced the 7,500-word limit with a 20-page limit for paper submissions.

Automated submission date

The included latexmkrc file ensures the submission date on the title page auto-populates according to TRB’s event clock: https://trb.secure-platform.com/a/page/TRBPaperReview/trbamfaq#due

Overleaf

This template is also available on Overleaf: https://www.overleaf.com/latex/templates/unofficial-transportation-research-board-trb-latex-template/jkfndnnkkksw