Transportation system vulnerability and resilience to extreme weather events and other natural hazards report for pilot project - KYTC District 1.
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2016-09-01
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Abstract:This research’s objective is to assist the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) in its efforts to
develop strategies to address natural hazard vulnerabilities and improve the resiliency of
Kentucky’s transportation infrastructure. Recent federal legislation calls for state
transportation agencies to develop a risk-based asset management plan for National Highway
System (NHS) assets that includes consideration of natural hazards. Similarly, the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) calls for state transportation agencies to identify potential
vulnerabilities associated with extreme weather events and climate change, and to incorporate
these findings into transportation planning, design, and maintenance practices.
This report consists of two parts:
- An overview of vulnerability assessments and natural hazards for KYTC. This is intended
to inform and guide transportation system vulnerability assessments for Kentucky.
- Pilot vulnerability assessment for the National Highway System in KYTC District 1. The
District 1 pilot adopts a framework for conducting the assessment for particular
locations. Lessons learned from the District 1 pilot project will direct future assessments
in the remaining KYTC districts.
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