Buzzing with ideas from #TRBAM? Don' forget to submit problem statements and turn those into research projects!
#ACRP problem statements for airports are due April 7
#TCRP problem statements for public transportation are due June 22
https://ow.ly/Z8G550Yy4oy
#TCRP Synthesis ideas are due today, March 27. You can still submit your "hot topic" research suggestions > conta.cc/3O5cfxh
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Know a public transportation issue that needs more research?
Submit a topic to the #TCRP Synthesis Program.
Submit by March 27: https://ow.ly/mNMC50YuYy3
#TRBvolunteers come from all over the U.S. to work on Cooperative Research Programs.
Which programs have volunteers from your state? https://ow.ly/SNsL50YtxAi
#ACRP #BTSCRP #NCHRP #TCRP
Help shape the research agenda for public transportation.
Serve on the #TCRP Oversight and Project Selection (TOPS) Commission and help identify research priorities that address real-world transit challenges.
Apply by March 23: https://ow.ly/2paG50Ysjeu
Dynamic shot of a metrobus navigating rainy streets in Washington, DC with iconic landmarks in the background.
Air inside a #transit bus can affect comfort, performance, and the spread of airborne pathogens. A new #TCRP publication explores practical air management strategies to help agencies maintain safe, healthy conditions for riders and operators. Learn more: https://ow.ly/SEzj50Yoj9Q
Put your public transportation leadership to work. Join the #TCRP Oversight and Project Selection (TOPS) Commission and help guide research priorities that support practical solutions for transit agencies. Apply by March 23: https://ow.ly/KEGn50YrvC1
How does research impact transit riders’ daily trips? Recorded at #TRBAM, a live Transit Unplugged episode hosted by Paul Comfort explores how #TCRP research is improving transit from Honolulu to Baltimore. Listen: https://ow.ly/JE3750Yoemt
Know a #publictransportation problem that needs answers? TRB’s #TCRP Synthesis Program documents real-world practices that are delivering results. Share your ideas by March 27: https://ow.ly/3JjU50YkxKT
Join #TCRP today at 11am ET for a webinar on "Improving Mobility in Rural & Tribal Communities."
Presenters will highlight practical strategies to strengthen mobility options in communities with various geographies, populations & resource constraints > webinar.mytrb.org/Webinars/Det... @trb.org
It feels like it's been an extreme winter! Get updated on practices of transit systems to determine methods and procedures used for maintaining transit stops and associated infrastructure despite ice and snow, no matter how much you get! #TCRP
https://ow.ly/9uAo50Y8n6q
In today's TCRP Update, there is a rural/tribal webinar you won't want to miss! Plus, it's your chance to participate on a 2026 Project Panel. And if you are attending the February #APTAmcx26 Workshop, stop by and meet w/ one of the #TCRP Ambassadors.
🔗 conta.cc/4t9EavM
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Got a great idea for transit research from #TRBAM? Submit it to either the #TCRP research or synthesis program!
https://ow.ly/ZiNp50Y0FpW
Check out this @trb.org overview of 2025 transit research from groups like #TCRP, the Transit Cooperative Research Program.
TRB's Cooperative Research Program produces practical research that you can put into real-world results. Read the 2025 CRP Annual Report highlights accomplishments from throughout the year for #ACRP, #BTSCRP, #NCHRP, and #TCRP!
https://ow.ly/2J1R50XW8Y7
Public transportation safety depends on factors ranging from automation technology to enforcement. Share your expertise in making transit safer as a volunteer member of on a #TCRP project panel.
Submit your nomination via MyTRB by Jan 30.
https://ow.ly/3MiQ50XQo4l
#TCRP research looks at specific problems and the big picture. One reader looked to a report on the future of commuter rail to prepare their community, especially in tight budgets.
Prepare your system too https://ow.ly/wl2H50XPZTN
7. Low-Level DC Leakage & Fault Currents: A Prototype for Detection and Mitigation
8. Strategies for Deterring Transit Assaults
Plus you can learn about joining a #TCRP project panel or help shape the 2026 TCRP Synthesis Program > > conta.cc/4s7SeWh
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Check out the #TCRP December Update, with eight great research solutions that you can now download for free > conta.cc/4s7SeWh
New reports include:
1. Improving Transit Service in Rural and Tribal Communities
2. Improving Transit Customer Perception of Personal Security 🧵 (1/3)
It can be a lot easier for lawyers to say "no" than "maybe" in public transportation says Matt Daus of Windels Marx.
In Transit Unplugged he says #TCRP digests can help no matter your tech needs.
https://ow.ly/jFVT50XC5V6
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https://ow.ly/OPxb50XC5EC
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Nominate yourself to serve on a TRB #TCRP panel! Volunteer your expertise for projects in funding & revenue strategies, legal compliance, TOD, enforcement, rail automation, fare incentives, and accessibility.
Submit your nomination via MyTRB by Jan 30.
https://ow.ly/hqRW50XIoZB
Zero-emission buses and supporting tech are increasing in U.S. public transportation agency fleets. Can your crew safely and effectively operate and maintain these vehicles? Find what employees need to know in a new #TCRP report.
#WorkforceDevelopment
https://ow.ly/NxnZ50XzYvs
Veterans, military service members, and their families deserve high-quality transportation choices. The Transit Cooperative Research Program has community tools to improve transportation options > bit.ly/TCRPveterans...
Happy Veterans Day! #TCRP @usdot.bsky.social @trb.org
David Miller says TCRP's detailed syntheses and timely research on the topics most relevant to public transit are an invaluable resource for his work with Foursquare ITP. #TCRP American Public Transportation Association ow.ly/rcw650XeCVL
Chris Hedges oversaw #TCRP research at TRB and knows the power of it in practice .
The TCRP framework allows some of the most important players to work together to strengthen the U.S. transit system.
American Public Transportation Association
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Can't make the 11:00 am ET session? Register and the @nationalacademies.org will send you a recording of the live webinar.
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Join #TCRP this morning for a free webinar on new research to improve bus operator safety and health with better workspace designs and barriers > webinar.mytrb.org/Webinars/Det...
Tomorrow at 11:00 am ET, join #TCRP for a free webinar and learn how well-designed bus operator workstations and barriers can reduce health and safety risks while improving job appeal and performance.
Register now > webinar.mytrb.org/Webinars/Det...
@usdot.bsky.social @nationalacademies.org
As someone who has both done #TCRP research and used it, Shayna Gleason of International Transportation Learning Center shared why she values it.
TCRP helps public transit practitioners solve problems & inform decision makers.
American Public Transportation Association
https://ow.ly/I2lb50X5UpU
Join #TCRP today at 1pm ET for a free webinar exploring how drug use on transit systems has become one of the most pressing and complex challenges for public transportation agencies.
Register > webinar.mytrb.org/Webinars/Det...
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