Quick-Response Research on Long-Term Strategic Issues. Task 45. Future of Commuter Rail in North America
The objective of this research is to identify implementable and practical strategies for commuter rail services in North America that will facilitate recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, transformation, and continued relevance. The final deliverable should document proven strategies, emerging practices, and innovations being considered by domestic and international commuter rail service providers. The research should address: ridership and revenue trends, service configurations and schedules, fares, funding, cost management, environmental and sustainability initiatives, and marketing and messaging.
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Supplemental Notes:
- The final report has been released as a prepublication TCRP Report 254. The edited final report will be released later in 2025.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $100,000.00
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Contract Numbers:
Project J-11, Task 45
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Sponsor Organizations:
Transit Cooperative Research Program
Transportation Research Board
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001Federal Transit Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Project Managers:
Schwager, Dianne
- Performing Organizations: Sacramento, CA United States
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Principal Investigators:
Lewis, Paul
- Start Date: 20231204
- Expected Completion Date: 20250415
- Actual Completion Date: 0
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Commuters; COVID-19; Financing; Forecasting; Railroad commuter service; Ridership; Schedules; Travel demand
- Geographic Terms: North America
- Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Passenger Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads; Security and Emergencies;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01866946
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Transportation Research Board
- Contract Numbers: Project J-11, Task 45
- Files: TRB, RIP
- Created Date: Dec 13 2022 9:30AM