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Transit Cooperative Research Program

 

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The Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) is an applied, contract research program that develops near-term, practical solutions to problems facing transit agencies.

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Information about TCRP and other TRB activities is available in the TRB E-Newsletter. The TCRP is managed by the Cooperative Research Programs of the Transportation Research Board.
RECENTLY RELEASED TCRP PUBLICATIONS

Transit Bus Operator Distraction PoliciesTransit Bus Operator Distraction Policies
October 11, 2013
TRB’s Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Synthesis 108: Transit Bus Operator Distraction Policies is designed to help transit agencies develop policies and programs to address and prevent distracted driving incidents.
Building a Sustainable Workforce in the Public Transportation Industry—A Systems ApproachBuilding a Sustainable Workforce in the Public Transportation Industry—A Systems Approach
October 3, 2013
TRB’s Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Report 162: Building a Sustainable Workforce in the Public Transportation Industry—A Systems Approach provides a guidebook that addresses contemporary issues in workforce development, retention, and attraction, and public transportation image management. The guidebook provides practical tools to transit agencies on a variety of workforce issues ...
Millennials and Mobility: Understanding the Millennial Mindset and New Opportunities for Transit ProvidersMillennials and Mobility: Understanding the Millennial Mindset and New Opportunities for Transit Providers
October 1, 2013
TRB’s Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Web-Only Document 61: Millennials and Mobility: Understanding the Millennial Mindset and New Opportunities for Transit Providers is designed to help public transit providers increase ridership by better understanding Millennials lifestyle and mobility decision-making processes. A quantitative survey was used in the development of TCRP Web-Only D...