Cooperative Research Programs
Transit Cooperative Research Program
AASHTO SCOPT/MTAP Phoenix, AZ
December 3, 2009
Cooperative Research Programs
Cooperative Research Programs
Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) - 1992
FTA - APTA - TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program
(NCHRP) - 1962 FHWA - AASHTO – TRB
Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) - 2006
FAA – ACI/NASAO/AAAE/ATA - TRB
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Cooperative Research Programs
National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) - 2006
RITA - TRB Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research
Program (NCHRP) - 2006 PHMSA - TRB
Cooperative Research Programs
TCRP Objective:To develop near-term, practical solutions to problems faced by the transit industry.
Customers: Transit Operators Focus on applied research Industry-Driven Program
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Transit Cooperative Research Program
Sponsor: FTA
Program Manager: TRB
Governing Board: TDC
Customers: Transit Operators
Subject: Practical Problems Objective: Solutions through
Applied Research
Timing: July 1992 and
continuing
Funding: $8.92 Million (FY ‘92) $9.30 Million (FY’08)
$7.75 Million (FY ‘93) $10.0 Million (FY’09) $8.475 Million (FY ‘94) $10.0 Million (FY’10) $8.475 Million (FY ‘95) $8.25 Million (FY ‘96) $8.25 Million (FY ‘97) $4.00 Million (FY ‘98) $8.25 Million (FY ‘99)
$7.15 Million (FY ‘00) $6.73 Million (FY ‘01)
$8.25 Million (FY ‘02) $8.20 Million (FY ’03)
$8.20 Million (FY ’04) $8.20 Million (FY ’05) $8.91 Million (FY ’06) $9.30 Million (FY ’07)
Cooperative Research Programs
A. Operations
B. Service Configuration
C. Engineering of Vehicles
& Equipment
D. Engineering of Fixed Facilities
E. Maintenance
F. Human Resources
G. Administration
H. Policy & Planning
J. Special Projects
Transit Cooperative Research Program
Research Fields
Cooperative Research Programs
J-1 Dissemination and Implementation of Research Findings
J-2 TCRP Strategic Planning Process and Strategic Plan
J-3 International Transit Studies ProgramJ-4 Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis - The
Transit IDEA ProgramJ-5 Legal Aspects of Transit and Intermodal
Transportation Programs
J-6 Quick Response for Special Needs
J-7 Synthesis of Information Related to Transit Problems
J-8 New Paradigms for Public Transit
J-9 eTransit, Electronic Business Strategies for Public Transportation
J-10 Public Transportation Security Research
J-11 Quick-Response Research on Long-Term Strategic Issues
TCRP Special Projects
Cooperative Research Programs
Chair Ann August, Santee Wateree Regional Transportation
Authority
Vice Chair Keith Parker, VIA Metropolitan Transit
Members John Bartosiewicz, McDonald Transit Associates Michael Blaylock, Jacksonville Transportation Authority Linda Bohlinger, APTA Vice Chair Research & Technology
TCRP Oversight and Project Selection (TOPS) Committee
(eff 6/28/09)
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Members (cont’d)
Raul Bravo, Raul V. Bravo & AssociatesJohn Catoe, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGregory Cook, Veolia TransportationTerry Garcia Crews, StarTranKim Green, GFI GENFARE
Angela Iannuzziello, ENTRA ConsultantsJohn Inglish, Utah Transit Authority
TCRP Oversight and Project Selection (TOPS) Committee
Cooperative Research Programs
Members (cont’d)
Jeanne Krieg, Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority Jonathan McDonald, Stantec
Gary McNeil, GO TransitMichael Melaniphy, Motor Coach Industries
Frank Otero, PACO TechnologiesPeter Rogoff, Federal Transit AdministrationJeff Rosenberg, Amalgamated Transit Union Richard Sarles, New Jersey Transit
TCRP Oversight and Project Selection (TOPS) Committee
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Members (cont’d)
Michael Scanlon, San Mateo County Transit District
Beverley Scott, Sacramento Regional Transit District James Stem, United Transportation Union Frank Tobey, First Transit, Inc. Matthew Tucker, North County Transit Pam Ward, Ottumwa Transit Authority
Alice Wiggins-Tolbert, Parsons Brinckerhoff
TCRP Oversight and Project Selection (TOPS) Committee
Cooperative Research Programs
Ex Officio Members John Horsley, American Association of State Highway
and Transportation Officials William Millar, American Public Transportation Association Robert Skinner, Transportation Research Board Victor Mendez, Federal Highway Administration
TDC Executive Director Louis Sanders, American Public Transportation Association
Secretary Christopher Jenks, Transportation Research Board
TCRP Oversight and Project Selection (TOPS) Committee
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TCRP Products
Reports
Syntheses
Legal Research Digests
Research Results Digests
Software
Web Documents
Publications in PDF Format
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Submit a Problem Statement
Anyone Can Submit Not a Difficult, Time-Consuming Process Schedule
Problem Statements Due Mid-June Screening Process July/August TOPS Committee Selection October
Outline Available through TRB or APTA Brief Discussion of Problem Objective of Research Proposed Research Estimated Cost/Time
Cooperative Research Programs
Serve on a Project Panel
Panel Nomination Solicitation Process May Nominate Self or Others NRC-Approval Process May Not Propose Typically 3 Meetings and Mail Reviews Panel Composition
6 to 8 people Appropriate Technical Disciplines Geographic Coverage Gender/Ethnic Balance
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TRB TCRP Web site: www.trb.org/tcrp
• Information on TCRP• Search engine• Project Info: Anticipated /
Active / Completed• TCRP publication lists /
ordering info• Requests for proposals• Registration form for
notification of RFPs
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APTA TCRP Dissemination Web site: www.tcrponline.org
• Information on TCRP• Search engine• Order Publications Free• Submit Problem Statements• How to Get Involved in the
TCRP
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TCRP: What’s New Report 129: Local and Regional Funding Mechanisms
for Public Transportation (w/ on-line database) Report 130: Shared Use of Railroad Infrastructure with
Noncompliant Public Transit Rail Vehicles: A Practitioner’s Guide
Report 131: A Guidebook for the Evaluation of Project
Delivery Methods Report 135 : Controlling System Costs: Basic and
Advanced Scheduling Manuals and Contemporary Issues in Transit Scheduling
Report 136: Guidebook for Measuring, Assessing, and Improving Performance of Rural Demand-Responsive Transportation
Cooperative Research Programs
TCRP: What’s New (Cont.)
Report 137: Improving Pedestrian and Motorist Safety
Along Light Rail Transit Alignments Synthesis 76: Integration of Paratransit and Fixed-Route
Transit Service Synthesis 79: Light Rail Vehicle Collisions with Vehicles
at Signalized Intersections RRD 93: Rural Transit Achievements: Assessing the
Outcomes of Increased Funding for Rural Passenger
Service Under SAFETEA-LU (w/ Web Doc 46)
Cooperative Research Programs
TCRP: In Process Project A-33: Communication with Vulnerable
Populations: A Transportation and Emergency Management Toolkit (September 2011)
Project A-34: Improving Safety-Related Rule Compliance in the Public Transportation Industry (April 2011)
Project B-34: Guidebook for Comingling ADA-Eligible and Other Passengers on ADA-Complementary Paratransit Services (March 2010)
Project B-36: Methods for Estimating Demand and Quantifying Need for Rural Passenger Transportation (January 2010)
Cooperative Research Programs
TCRP: In Process
Project B-37: Estimation of Demand for Rural Intercity Bus Services (March 2010)
Project C-19: Guidebook for Evaluating Fuel Choices for Post-2010 Transit Bus Procurements (February 2010)
Project D-13: A Guide for Implementing Bus-on-Shoulder (BOS) Systems (April 2010)
Project D-14: Track Design Handbook for Light Rail Transit, Second Edition (March 2011)
Cooperative Research Programs
TCRP: In Process (Cont.)
Project E-6: The ASE Transit Bus Maintenance Certification Test Series (June 2010)
Project E-7: Rail Vehicle Technician Certification Program (June 2013)
Project F-14: Addressing Critical Shortfalls: Recruitment, Development, and Retention of High-Quality Managers for Public Transportation Systems (April 2010)
Project G-9: Human Services Transportation Cost Reporting Guidelines (April 2010)
Cooperative Research Programs
TCRP: In Process (Cont.)
Project G-11: Methodology for Performance Measurement and Peer Comparison in the Public Transportation Industry (March 2010)
Project H-36: Reinventing the Interstate: A “New Paradigm” for Multimodal Transportation Facilities (January 2010)
Project H-38: Developing, Enhancing and Sustaining Tribal Transit Services (October 2010)
Project H-40: Guidelines for Ferry Transportation Services—A National Overview (May 2010)
Cooperative Research Programs
TCRP FY 2010 Projects
Project A-15C: Transit Capacity and Quality of Service Manual, 3rd Edition
Project A-35: Defining and Implementing a Transit Safety Culture
Project A-36: Command-Level Decision-Making for Transit Emergency Managers
Project A-37: Paratransit Emergency Operations and Preparedness Handbook
Project D-15: Research Support for Transit Industrial Control Systems and Cyber Security
Cooperative Research Programs
TCRP FY 2010 Projects
Project E-9: State of Good Repair: Evaluating the Implications for Transit
Project F-16: The Public Transportation Industry’s Professional Development/Human Capital Needs to Build a Sustainable Workforce
Project H-42: An Evaluation of Warrants for Major Capital Investment Projects: An Update of “Urban Rail in America”
Project H-43: Public Transit in the 21st Century: Changing Institutional and Business Models
Project H-44: Developing Partnerships Between Transit Agencies and the Disability and Underrepresented Communities
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