TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) has issued a request for proposals to explore issues related to the problem of just compensation in light of declining property values. Proposals are due May 21, 2012.

TRB’s Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) has issued a request for proposals to identify and document the motivations, benefits, and barriers to public transportation coordination and integration that facilitates seamless travel, and to provide guidance on how to integrate and coordinate delivery of a public transportation system in a multi-service region. Proposals are due July 20, 2012.