NCHRP Research Report 1189: Fostering Implementation of Knowledge Management: A Guide, produced by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program, documents the evolution of KM at state DOTs, identifies successes and challenges, and provides strategies to support long-term KM investment and sustainability. The report is designed to help agencies adopt KM practices that minimize disruptions, maintain organizational continuity, and preserve crucial institutional knowledge as experienced employees retire or leave the agency.

NCHRP Research Report 1183: Determining Fleet Mix and Vehicle Size in the Rural Transit Setting, produced by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program, addresses the complex decisions that rural and tribal transit agencies and state DOTs face when determining the appropriate mix and size of vehicles to serve their communities effectively. The report is designed to help these agencies make informed, data-driven decisions about vehicle type, size, and fleet composition. Through detailed analysis, the research captures the full range of factors that influence fleet planning and vehicle selection in rural transit systems.