Rural Performance Based Planning Guidebook
Author(s):
J.H. Overman
Publication Date:
February 2017
Abstract:
Performance-based transportation planning has existed for many years. Recently, it is becoming more accepted and practiced as a result of federal rules. It is fast becoming the cornerstone for transportation decision making throughout the country in both metropolitan and nonmetropolitan (rural) areas. Establishing a common set of performance measures allows for the evaluation and comparison of different projects and transportation corridors for both current and future conditions, and translates data and statistics into a form that the public and decision makers can easily understand. The guidebook directs the reader through the framework for conducting a rural transportation system assessment based on individual goals and objectives and selected performance measures and weights. The planning tool developed as part of this project is intended for use with the guidebook for establishing and using rural performance-based transportation system assessment, monitoring, planning, and programming consistent with statewide plans and programs.
The framework presented in the guide is a six-step process that guides users through the important considerations to develop and implement rural performance-based planning. transportation system assessment, monitoring, planning, and programming consistent with statewide plans and programs.
This guidebook is intended for practitioners responsible for implementing rural performance planning and contains some technical details in the framework steps. While the guidebook was written for a technical audience, there is also information of value for those interested in less technical detail. The guidebook intentionally removes the overwhelming nature of the highly technical undertaking of performance-based planning, and organizes it into more manageable and smaller sections. Furthermore, although the guidebook is a standalone document, it is best used as a supplement to a workshop.
Report Number:
0-6852-P1
Electronic Link(s):
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