program development session f-1 the metropolitan transportation planning process
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Program Development Session F-1
The Metropolitan Transportation Planning Process
Session F-1 - Slide 2
Session Objectives
Define what is meant by “programming” Identify common elements in programming Describe how programming leads to the TIP
Key Elements of the Planning Process
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ProblemIdentification
Objectives & MOEs
Visioning &Goals
Analysis &Evaluation
Alternatives
Monitoring
Plan Approval
ProjectDevelopment& Operation The
PublicProgram
Development
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What is Programming and Why Do We Do It?
Programming is identifying top priority projects for funding
The total cost of worthy projects always exceeds available funding – hence the need to set priorities
Programming decisions are documented in the TIP and STIP
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Common Elements in Programming
1. Open solicitation of projects
2. An initial screening
3. A technical scoring process
4. A selection process
Broad Solicitation
Technical Review
Consensual Decision
Coarse Screen
Fine Screen
Prioritized Projects
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Approach 1: Common Technical Scoring Process
All projects are examined with the same evaluative measures
Broad Solicitation
Common Evaluative
Criteria
Consensual Decision
Prioritized Projects
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Programming in St. Louis
1. Broad regional solicitation
2. Screening – eligibility, financial plan, clear need
3. Evaluation – all projects examined using seven Focus Areas
4. Projects rank ordered by score
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Weighting System for Each Category: St. Louis
Approach 2: Program Specific Technical Scoring Process
Selection from Top Ranking Projects
All Roadway Expansion Projects
All Roadway Preservation ProjectsAll Transit Projects
Preservation Criteria
Transit Criteria
Roadway Flow Criteria
Prioritized Projects Session F-1 - Slide 9
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Characteristics of aSuccessful Programming Process
Early consensus on planning goals Effective communication among technical and
policy leaders Continuous public involvement Qualitative as well as quantitative criteria
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Florida’s Public Involvement
In Florida, smaller MPOs are experimenting with “games” for project prioritization
Source: Beever and Wagner, 2000
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Albany’s Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation
Quantitative procedure uses measures that cut across modes, such as relative cost effectiveness
Qualitative benefits of projects are incorporated into this evaluation procedure with narrative text
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Albany’s Use of Quantitative Analysis
Albany’s formula for benefit/cost ratio is the sum of five categories of quantifiable project benefits divided by the annualized cost of the project. Safety Travel Time Energy/User Life Cycle Other
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Albany’s Use of Qualitative Analysis
Congestion relief Air quality benefit Regional system linkage Land use compatibility (planned or existing) Contribution to community or economic
development Environmental issues Business or housing relocations
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How Does Programming Lead to the TIP? -- Kansas City
Technical Criteria
Project Submittals
Policy Criteria
Project Evaluation
TTPC Review of Draft TIP*Conformity
Determination
*TTPC is the TIP Priorities Committees
TIP Final Draft
Public Comment
TTPC Approval*
Policy Board ActionSource: Mid-America Regional Council
Session F-1 - Slide 16
Summary
What is meant by “programming”? List some common programming elements How does programming lead to the TIP?
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