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Research Problem Statement

The purpose of this page is to solicit problem statements identifying research needs for the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) and other research groups.  We have followed the TCRP format below.  You need not complete every field for our Committee on TDM to review the idea.  As a minimum, please complete the Project Title, Research Problem Statement and Person(s) Developing the Problem Statement.

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I.              PROBLEM TITLE

                 The title should be no more than 10 words.

 

II.            RESEARCH PROBLEM STATEMENT: 

                In no more than three paragraphs, provide a general description of the problem or need.

 

III.           OBJECTIVE

 Include a clear, concise statement of the objectives (anticipated products) that are expected to be met by this particular research.

 

IV.           RESEARCH PROPOSED

 

                Provide a statement of the specific research proposed, how it relates to the general problem statement in Section II and,  if possible, the research approach and the tasks envisioned.

 

V.            ESTIMATE OF THE PROBLEM FUNDING AND RESEARCH PERIOD

 Recommended Funding:  Include an estimate of the funds necessary to accomplish the objectives stated in Section III.  As a general guideline, the present cost for research usually averages approximately $150,000-$250,000 per professional staff-year.  TCRP projects typically are in the $300,000-$500,000 range.  A detailed budget is not necessary.

               Research Period:  Provide an estimate of the period of time needed to complete the research, including 3 months for review and revision of a draft final report.

 

VI.           URGENCY AND PAYOFF POTENTIAL

Include a statement concerning the urgency of this particular research.  Identify and, if possible, quantify the potential and magnitude of payoff from the achievement of the project objectives.  Any institutional, political, or socio-economic barriers to implementation of the anticipated research products should also be identified. 

 

VII.         RELATIONSHIP TO FTA STRATEGIC GOALS AND POLICY INITIATIVES and TCRP STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

                 Categorize this problem statement using the FTA strategic initiatives and the TCRP Strategic Priorities. This link will tak you to a description of the TCRP program and includes information on the FTA strategic initiatives and TCRP Strategic Priorities (select the Word document on this page to view that information).

 

VIII.        RELATED RESEARCH

                If available, provide information on other research—completed, in progress, or pending—that is closely relevant to the proposed problem. 

 

IX.           PERSON(S) DEVELOPING THE PROBLEM STATEMENT

Provide the specifics (i.e., name, title, address, telephone, and fax numbers) for the person(s) who developed the problem.

  Person 1   Person 2
Name:  
Title:  
Address:  
Phone  
Fax  
Email  

 

X.            PROCESS USED TO DEVELOP PROBLEM STATEMENT

                 State whether this problem statement is the product of an individual, a formal committee, or another group.

 XI.           DATE SUBMITTED BY

                 Provide the date of submission.

 

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