Transportation Planning

  1. The Transportation Planning Process
    1. The Rational Planning Model
      1. Steps in the Rational Model
        1. Problem Identification
          1. Goal Setting
            1. Alternative Generation
              1. Evaluation
                1. Implementation
                  1. Monitoring
                  2. Critiques and Limitations
                    1. Bounded Rationality
                      1. Political Considerations
                        1. Resource Constraints
                      2. The Classic Four-Step Model: An Overview
                        1. Overview of Each Step
                          1. Applications and Limitations
                            1. Data Requirements
                              1. Temporal Considerations
                              2. Levels of Planning
                                1. Long-Range Transportation Plans (LRTPs)
                                  1. Purpose and Time Horizon
                                    1. Required Elements
                                      1. Update Cycles
                                        1. Performance-Based Planning Requirements
                                        2. Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs)
                                          1. Project Selection and Prioritization
                                            1. Funding and Implementation
                                              1. Air Quality Conformity
                                                1. Amendment and Modification Procedures
                                                2. Corridor Studies
                                                  1. Scope and Objectives
                                                    1. Analytical Methods
                                                      1. Alternatives Analysis
                                                        1. Environmental Screening
                                                        2. Site-Specific Planning
                                                          1. Development Impact Analysis
                                                            1. Site Access and Circulation
                                                              1. Traffic Impact Studies
                                                                1. Mitigation Requirements
                                                              2. Public Participation and Stakeholder Engagement
                                                                1. Importance of Public Involvement
                                                                  1. Democratic Principles
                                                                    1. Local Knowledge Integration
                                                                      1. Building Support and Consensus
                                                                      2. Techniques for Engagement
                                                                        1. Public Meetings and Workshops
                                                                          1. Surveys and Questionnaires
                                                                            1. Focus Groups
                                                                              1. Online Engagement Tools
                                                                                1. Charrettes and Design Sessions
                                                                                  1. Advisory Committees
                                                                                  2. Environmental Justice in Public Involvement
                                                                                    1. Identifying Vulnerable Populations
                                                                                      1. Ensuring Inclusive Participation
                                                                                        1. Addressing Barriers to Engagement
                                                                                          1. Language and Cultural Considerations
                                                                                          2. Stakeholder Mapping and Analysis
                                                                                            1. Identifying Key Stakeholders
                                                                                              1. Power and Interest Analysis
                                                                                                1. Engagement Strategies by Stakeholder Type

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                                                                                            3. Data Collection and Analysis