The Committee has adopted
the following Mission Statement to guide its overall work program within the
structure of the Transportation Research Board:
To examine,
discuss and disseminate public transportation ideas and issues from planning,
development, operational and project implementation perspectives.
Goals:
The Committee will strive
to accomplish the following goals to fulfill the adopted Mission Statement:
Foster
topics for future research, promote widespread dissemination of findings and
recommendations, with operational applications where possible;
Identify,
articulate, and stimulate follow-up activities on emerging trends, new ideas
and innovations;
Assist in
defining public transportation’s roles, contribution and future direction
within the overall fields of community development, transportation and
infrastructure systems;
Coordinate
and partner with other
Promote
fellowship and mentoring among the Committee’s Members and Friends through
research, conferences, newsletters and web site information.