After returning from a study mission, each team member is responsible for writing a report on an aspect of the mission. Those reports are then consolidated into one overall mission report, which is published by the Transit Cooperative Research Program. These reports play a key role in ensuring that the knowledge gained by the team members is shared within the broader transit community.

Mission Reports

To download a report (pdf format), click on the report title.

Balancing Infrastructure Reinvestment with System Expansion (fall 2008 mission)

Public Transportation's Role in Addressing Global Climate Change (spring 2008 mission)

Innovative Practices in Transit Workforce Development (fall mission 2007)

Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery in the Transit Industry (spring mission 2007)

Rail Passenger Safety: Equipment and Technologies (fall 2006)

Coordinated Approaches to Expanding Access to Public Transportation (spring 2006)

Innovative Techniques in the Planning and Financing of Public Transportation Projects (fall 2005)

Implementing New Technologies in Maintenance Systems and Departments in Europe (spring 2005)

Innovations in Bus, Rail, and Specialized Transit Operations in Latin America (fall 2004)

Vehicle Design Standards and Procurement Practices in Europe (spring 2004)

Transit Design, Construction, and Operations in the Mediterranean Region (fall 2003)

Excellence in Western Europe Excellence in Customer Service in Transit Operations in Small to Medium-Sized Cities (spring 2003)

Transit Operations in Central and Eastern Europe (fall 2002)

Safety and Security Issues at All-Bus Systems in Small- to Medium-Sized Cities in Western Europe (spring 2002)

Emerging Trends in European Public Transport (fall 2001)

Design-Build Transit Infrastructure Projects in Asia and Australia (spring 2001)

Excellence in Transit Operations in Small and Medium European Cities (fall 2000)

Germany's Track-Sharing Experience: Mixed Use of Rail Corridors (spring 2000)

Integration of ITS and Mobility Management in Medium-Sized European Cities (fall 1999) (no report available)

Technology and Joint Development of Cost-Effective Transit Systems in the Asian Pacific Region (spring 1999)

Revitalizing Urban Public Transport in Australia and New Zealand (fall 1998)

Private Urban Transit Systems and Low-Cost Mobility Solutions in Major Latin American Cities (spring 1998)

Applications of Intelligent Transportation Systems to Public Transit in Europe (fall 1997)

Public-Private Partnerships and Innovative Transit Technologies in Scandinavia (spring 1997)

Report on 1996 Missions
Urban and Regional Bus Operations in Smaller European Cities (spring 1996) and Canadian Urban and Regional Transit Operations (fall 1996)

Report on the First Three Missions
Enhancing the Attractiveness of Public Transit (fall 1994), Innovative Roles for Transit in Creating Livable Communities (spring 1995), and High-Tech Solutions to Transit Problems (fall 1995)

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