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Announcing New Publications from TCRP(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The American Public Transportation Association issued the following news release: The Transit Cooperative Research (TCRP) recently released the following publications: Legal Research Digest 47 - Legal Issues with Obtaining Insurance for Large Transit Projects: This digest identifies and discusses in detail the legal issues confronting public transit agencies seeking to obtain insurance for large transit capital projects. The report covers different types of insurance coverage required for large projects and the types of programs available, including Owner Controlled Insurance Programs and Owner's Protective Professional Indemnity Insurance. In addition, the report considers the benefits, advantages, and disadvantages of such programs as compared to consultant- or contractor-provided insurance programs. Report 168 - Travel Training for Older Adults, Part I: A Handbook and Part II: Research Report and Case Studies: This report, Part I: A Handbook presents a comprehensive roadmap for designing a travel training program to meet the mobility needs of older persons. It also addresses the primary components of an effective travel training program and provides an extensive set of guidelines for public transit agencies and human services providers on how to build and implement training programs to help older adults who are able to use fixed-route public transit. The supplemental research report, Part II, reviews the research plan that produced this report as well as the case studies used to formulate the overall strategic program. An Executive Summary brochure summarizes the highlights of TCRP Report 168, Parts I and II on TRB's website at http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/171323.aspx To download the pdf of these reports visit the TCRP website at www.tcrponline.org, or you may order a hard copy for a minimal fee. [Category: Transportation] TNS 18EstebanLiz-141025-30FurigayJane-4912857 30FurigayJane (c) 2014 Targeted News Service |