Transportation Systems Planning and Management

  1. The Transportation Planning Process
    1. Overview of the Planning Framework
      1. Purpose and Objectives of Planning
        1. Strategic Planning
          1. Visioning and Scenario Development
            1. Long-Range Transportation Plans
            2. Tactical Planning
              1. Program Development
                1. Project Prioritization
                2. Operational Planning
                  1. Scheduling and Resource Allocation
                    1. Day-to-Day Operations
                  2. The Rational Planning Model
                    1. Problem Identification
                      1. Needs Assessment
                        1. Defining the Planning Context
                        2. Goal and Objective Setting
                          1. Establishing Measurable Objectives
                            1. Performance Measures
                            2. Generation of Alternatives
                              1. Alternative Solutions and Scenarios
                                1. Screening and Shortlisting
                                2. Evaluation of Alternatives
                                  1. Criteria and Metrics
                                    1. Trade-off Analysis
                                    2. Implementation and Monitoring
                                      1. Action Plans
                                        1. Monitoring and Feedback Loops
                                      2. Stakeholder Involvement and Public Participation
                                        1. Identifying Stakeholders
                                          1. Government Agencies
                                            1. Community Groups
                                              1. Private Sector and Industry
                                                1. General Public
                                                2. Techniques for Public Engagement
                                                  1. Public Meetings and Workshops
                                                    1. Surveys and Focus Groups
                                                      1. Online Engagement Tools
                                                      2. Equity and Environmental Justice in Planning
                                                        1. Identifying Underserved Populations
                                                          1. Assessing Disparate Impacts
                                                            1. Strategies for Inclusive Participation

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