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From page 1... ... TCRP 1T R A N S I T C O O P E R AT I V E R E S E A R C H P R O G R A M TRANSIT COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM Annual Report of Progress DECEMBER 31, 2021 INTRODUCTION The Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) was established in 1992 to provide a continuing program of applied research on transit issues. Read the entire page →
From page 2... ... 2021 A N N U A L R E P O R T O F P R O G R E S S2 small consultant studies are commissioned to develop research problem statements on topics of special interest. The selection of research projects is the responsibility of the TCRP Oversight and Project Selection (TOPS) Read the entire page →
From page 3... ... TCRP 3T R A N S I T C O O P E R AT I V E R E S E A R C H P R O G R A M In addition to this process, the TOPS Commission authorizes special efforts to develop problem statements around specific themes. In 1994, projects to aid in increasing transit ridership were developed by the TCRP Project H-5 workshop, "Identification of Research Needs to Increase U.S. Read the entire page →
From page 4... ... 2021 A N N U A L R E P O R T O F P R O G R E S S4 RESEARCH PROGRAM TCRP was established by memorandum agreement in 1992. Since then, the TOPS Commission has generally met twice each year, a total of 62 times, to select the research program for the next fiscal year and to review TCRP procedures and performance. Read the entire page →
From page 5... ... TCRP 5T R A N S I T C O O P E R AT I V E R E S E A R C H P R O G R A M TOPS Commission Meeting, Online, June 18, 2021 The distribution by research field of all projects and syntheses through December 2021 is shown in Table 2. TABLE 2 DISTRIBUTION OF PROJECTS AND SYNTHESES BY FIELD THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2021 RESEARCH FIELDS NUMBER OF PROJECTS NUMBER OF SYNTHESES Operations 63 55 Service Configuration 58 36 Engineering of Vehicles and Equipment 29 9 Engineering of Fixed Facilities 43 6 Maintenance 16 7 Human Resources 31 21 Administration 21 20 Policy and Planning 75 23 Special Projects 11 0 (Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis) Read the entire page →
From page 6... ... 2021 A N N U A L R E P O R T O F P R O G R E S S6 FINANCING THE PROGRAM TCRP funding was authorized by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) for fiscal years 1992 through 1997; by the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) Read the entire page →
From page 7... ... TCRP 7T R A N S I T C O O P E R AT I V E R E S E A R C H P R O G R A M HOW TCRP IS ORGANIZED TO ADMINISTER RESEARCH PROGRAMS Nine research fields and 45 problem areas are used to classify TCRP research. RESEARCH FIELDS PROBLEM AREAS RESEARCH FIELD A Operations Scheduling Vehicle Operations Control Systems Fare Collection User Information Systems Safety and Security RESEARCH FIELD B Service Configuration System Planning Specialized Service Planning Service Performance Marketing RESEARCH FIELD C Engineering of Vehicles and Equipment Buses Vans Heavy Rail Cars Commuter Rail Vehicles Light Rail Cars People-Mover Vehicles Vehicle Components RESEARCH FIELD D Engineering of Fixed Facilities Buildings Rail Operating Facilities Passenger Stations and Terminals Bus Stop Facilities RESEARCH FIELD E Maintenance Vehicle Servicing Vehicle Inspections and Maintenance Vehicle Corrective Repairs Overhaul and Rebuilding Non-Vehicle Maintenance Maintenance Management RESEARCH FIELD F Human Resources Recruitment Training Employee Reviews Job Classification Salary Administration Labor Relations Performance Improvement Programs RESEARCH FIELD G Administration Financial Management Procurement and Inventory Control Risk Management Law Management Information Systems Transit Organizations RESEARCH FIELD H Policy and Planning Policy Analysis Planning Economics Environmental Analysis RESEARCH FIELD J Special Projects Areas Not Covered Elsewhere Read the entire page →
From page 8... ... 2021 A N N U A L R E P O R T O F P R O G R E S S8 PROJECT PANELS Each project is assigned to a panel appointed by TRB. Panel membership must be balanced in terms of professional qualifications, geography, age, gender, and ethnicity. Read the entire page →
From page 9... ... TCRP 9T R A N S I T C O O P E R AT I V E R E S E A R C H P R O G R A M HOW PROJECTS ARE PLACED UNDER CONTRACT TCRP concentrates on applied research projects. The program is directed at problems of an immediate, near-term nature that can be undertaken with moderate research funds. Read the entire page →
From page 10... ... 2021 A N N U A L R E P O R T O F P R O G R E S S10 the contract with the National Academies. Thus, in addition to the specific objectives outlined in the contract, the research agency's cost estimates are also recognized as being part of the agreement. Read the entire page →
From page 11... ... TCRP 11T R A N S I T C O O P E R AT I V E R E S E A R C H P R O G R A M Further dissemination of the research reports and support products is carried out according to the Dissemination Plan developed by APTA under TCRP Project J-1, "Dissemination and Implementation of TCRP Research Findings." The purpose of Project J-1 is to ensure that TCRP products reach the appropriate transit industry audience. For each product, APTA identifies a target audience and ensures that these individuals receive the material. Read the entire page →
From page 12... ... 2021 A N N U A L R E P O R T O F P R O G R E S S12 Policy and Planning TCRP Research Report 223: Guidebook and Research Plan to Help Communities Improve Transportation to Health-Care Services offers insight on the efforts made to improve health care in the United States and the ability of public transportation to help individuals access health care. The report includes a guidebook, which provides ideas to help improve transportation services to health-care facilities. Read the entire page →
From page 13... ... TCRP 13T R A N S I T C O O P E R AT I V E R E S E A R C H P R O G R A M greater depth in NCHRP Report 769: A Guide for Public Transportation Agencies. The Playbook draws on domestic and international research as well as interviews with transportation leaders in the United States to provide directions for state departments of transportation and transit agencies. Read the entire page →
From page 14... ... 2021 A N N U A L R E P O R T O F P R O G R E S S14 data processing, development of performance metrics, and communication of decisions are often scattered across many departments. Therefore, data received are often not cohesively developed and fully utilized by transit agencies. Read the entire page →
From page 15... ... TCRP 15T R A N S I T C O O P E R AT I V E R E S E A R C H P R O G R A M transit trips by expanding the reach of multimodal transportation, but it also could replace transit trips. This research had four key objectives: identify the impact of micromobility on bus and rail transit ridership, identify the economic impacts of micromobility for the community and the transit agency, identify the impacts on the built environment (e.g., bike lanes and parking spaces) Read the entire page →
From page 16... ... 2021 A N N U A L R E P O R T O F P R O G R E S S16 Webinar attendance in 2021 was as follows: • 260 attendees for Real-Time Response -- A Pandemic Playbook for Public Transportation Agencies (based on TCRP Research Report 225) in March 2021 • 148 attendees for Zero-Emission Bus Planning and Deployment: Sessions 1 & 2 (based on TCRP Research Report 219 and hosted by APTA) Read the entire page →
From page 17... ... TCRP 17T R A N S I T C O O P E R AT I V E R E S E A R C H P R O G R A M RESEARCH IN ACTION: A CASE STUDY Transit CHALLENGES Practical SOLUTIONS TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD Developing a Precision-Driven Asset Management Program Bringing Asset Managers Together T HE SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (VTA) operates over 400 buses, 42 miles of light rail, and paratransit service in the areas in and around San Jose, California's Silicon Valley. Read the entire page →
From page 18... ... 2021 A N N U A L R E P O R T O F P R O G R E S S18 Visit trb.org to compete for limited funds, and so units potentially overlook opportunities to work together to maximize performance." Adopting a Common Analytical Framework W I TH A ROBUST ASSET management work group in place, VTA has recently completed a risk assessment process to establish a risk-based plan for asset management. The agency is now positioned to examine how operations invests in SGR and how that work can be fine-tuned and reliably data-driven. Read the entire page →
From page 19... ... TCRP 19T R A N S I T C O O P E R AT I V E R E S E A R C H P R O G R A M RESEARCH IN ACTION: A CASE STUDY Transit CHALLENGES Practical SOLUTIONS TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD Understanding Direct-Fixation Track Design Requirements and Challenges The Problem T HE WAVE OF RETIREMENTS underway across the transit industry poses challenges for younger employees who do not possess decades of institutional knowledge to help guide decision making. At the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Read the entire page →
From page 20... ... 2021 A N N U A L R E P O R T O F P R O G R E S S20 Visit trb.org describes track-design principles and material-evaluation methods for DF fasteners and track. The second part of the report provides data, evaluations, field reviews, and analyses of DF fasteners from a variety of sources to understand their characteristics and proper application more fully. Read the entire page →
From page 21... ... TCRP 21T R A N S I T C O O P E R AT I V E R E S E A R C H P R O G R A M RESEARCH IN ACTION: A CASE STUDY Transit CHALLENGES Practical SOLUTIONS TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD Managing Bus Passenger No-Show Policies in Rural Kansas The Problem T HE FL INT HILLS AREA Transportation Agency (aTa Bus) operates rural bus services and a small urban service in the Manhattan, Junction City, and Fort Riley County area in northeast Kansas. Read the entire page →
From page 22... ... 2021 A N N U A L R E P O R T O F P R O G R E S S22 Visit trb.org officials to clarify survey findings and interpretations. This report has served as an active reference document at aTa Bus since 2006. Read the entire page →
From page 23... ... TCRP 23T R A N S I T C O O P E R AT I V E R E S E A R C H P R O G R A M FISCAL YEAR 2022 PROGRAM In October 2021, the TOPS Commission allocated funds for fiscal year 2022. Table 13 lists the new projects, continuations of existing projects, and special projects that were selected, contingent on available funding. Read the entire page →
From page 24... ... 2021 A N N U A L R E P O R T O F P R O G R E S S24 When a newly appointed Chair of the TOPS Commission or other member of the Commission has existing activities or commitments covered in the foregoing lists of rules on a TCRP project at the time of appointment, those circumstances will be disclosed without delay to the Executive Commission of TOPS, and recommendations will be made by the Executive Commission on a case-by-case basis. All issues arising out of the need to interpret these rules will be resolved by the Executive Commission, with the affected members standing aside as appropriate. Read the entire page →
From page 25... ... TCRP 25T R A N S I T C O O P E R AT I V E R E S E A R C H P R O G R A M SUMMARY TCRP focuses on issues significant to the public transportation industry, emphasizing the development of near-term research solutions to a variety of transit problems involving facilities, service concepts, operations, policy, planning, human resources, maintenance, and administrative practices. TCRP processes ensure maximum exposure of the research efforts while they are in progress in the hope that research results will find their way more quickly into practice in the form of policies, procedures, and specifications by the public transportation industry. Read the entire page →

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... TCRP 1T R A N S I T C O O P E R AT I V E R E S E A R C H P R O G R A M TRANSIT COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM Annual Report of Progress DECEMBER 31, 2021 INTRODUCTION The Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) was established in 1992 to provide a continuing program of applied research on transit issues.