Presentation Of Comparative Data for Transportation Planning Studies
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Presentation Of Comparative Data for Transportation Planning Studies

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    Clear, yet detailed, presentations of transportation planning data to lay groups as well as to technical groups is becoming more and more of a necessity in the planning process. Presentation of technical information in understandable terms has become increasingly critical to the decision making process. Professionals develop significant quantitative data to compare and contrast alternatives under investigation, and there is a need to render the results comprehensible for those making recommendations and those making decisions. Is the oft-used analysis technique of measuring the effectiveness of various alternatives and screening the results becoming inappropriate? Can a process be developed to permit comparisons based on quantitative data and on qualitative measures? Is there a way to permit individuals to use transportation planning data with individualized weightings and judgments to compare alternatives? Can the transportation professional improve the communication channels while maintaining objectivity and comprehensiveness? This paper addresses the application of simple but effective comparison techniques designed to provide high flexibility to individuals in comparing alternatives. The presentation of technical results from transportation studies in spreadsheet formats gives the basis for objective comparisons while incorporating the variety of viewpoints on the relative merits of the selected measures of effectiveness. This paper explores the screening techniques used in recent studies for ISTEA High Priority Corridors and feasibility studies and illustrates how the use of a matrix analysis technique has applications in many studies. These approaches were used to assist technical and policy committees in the selection of a preferred corridor. The intent of the paper also is to place the approach in the proper context for various study applications. 10 p.
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