TCRPLEGAL publications offer expertise and insights from a range of perspectives designed to spur thoughtful discussion. These publications include evidence-based consensus study reports of committees of experts; presentations from TCRPLEGAL members and other experts; and TCRPLEGAL Perspectives offered by individual experts.
TCRP Legal Research Digest 50 examines responses to infectious disease epidemics and identifies legal issues that may be confronted by transit agencies.
Learn MoreTCRP Legal Research Digest 52 explores the use of video surveillance systems on buses, trains, and stations and the resulting legal issues.
Learn MoreTCRP Legal Research Digest 51 examines issues that transit attorneys should be aware of when drafting technology contracts.
Learn MoreProceedings:
Proceedings published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine chronicle the presentations and discussions at a workshop, symposium, or other event convened by the National Academies. The statements and opinions contained in proceedings are those of the participants and are not endorsed by other participants, the planning committee, or the National Academies.
Consensus Study Reports:
Consensus Study Reports published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine document the evidence-based consensus on the study’s statement of task by an authoring committee of experts. Reports typically include findings, conclusions, and recommendations based on information gathered by the committee and the committee’s deliberations. Each report has been subjected to a rigorous and independent peer-review process and it represents the position of the National Academies on the statement of task.
Rapid Expert Consultation:
Rapid Expert Consultations published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are authored by subject-matter experts on narrowly focused topics that can be supported by a body of evidence. The discussions contained in rapid expert consultations are considered those of the authors and do not contain policy recommendations. Rapid expert consultations are reviewed by the institution before release.