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The performance measurement framework provides a vari- large number and types of agencies, rather than an in-depth
ety of information that will be useful for different individuals examination of individual agencies; and
within the organization. Examples of key uses of the frame- 2. Development of a performance measures framework and
work include: ongoing testing of that framework against the research
findings.
· As a clearinghouse for information about key factors to
address within capacity project development. The frame- This approach has allowed the project team to further tar-
work provides introductory material on a wide range of get the outreach to address specific questions as they have
topics that can help educate all levels of transportation staff arisen in the course of developing the framework, while also
who will need to tackle challenges associated with a partic- helping to inform the evolution of the framework development
ular project. For example, transportation practitioners with process throughout.
limited experience in water quality or ecosystem analysis The remainder of this report describes the development of
can find key sources for information about these topics. the framework and the research conducted:
· As a source of performance measures. The primary purpose
of the framework is to help practitioners in multiple disci- · chapter 2 describes the background research that supported
plines find and define performance measures. The frame- the development of the performance measures framework
work helps organize their thinking about measures and and its current status.
· chapter 3 introduces the Performance Measurement Frame-
provides clear definitions of these measures. Practitioners
can easily select and refine measures to suit their individual work and describes its several components.
· chapters 4 through 8 present information on each of the five
needs.
· As a means to develop a consistent evaluation process across
areas of potential performance measurement identified as
part of this efforttransportation, environment, commu-
several phases of project development. Transportation agen-
nity, economics, and cost. These sections provide back-
cies often establish analytic procedures to help identify and
ground literature, performance factors and measures for
prioritize the transportation projects most worthy of con-
considerations, and, for several areas, potential data collec-
struction. In long-range planning and in programming,
tion to consider.
state DOTs and MPOs examine the overall transportation
· chapter 9 summarizes the links between the performance
system and make decisions about which programs and
measurement framework and the collaborative decision-
projects should be funded and at what levels. The frame-
making process being developed as part of SHRP 2 Proj-
work provides information on how measures can be used
ect C01.
at the various stages of the process to support these project
identification and prioritization methodologies.
Web Tool
Approach and Organization The primary product of this research effort is a web tool. This
tool includes a database of performance measures organized
The SHRP 2 C02 research effort and performance measures around the several planning factors identified in five broad
framework development evolved through the research process. areas (Table 1.1).
The research effort began with a broad-based examination of Within each of these factors, the web tool provides descrip-
project prioritization processes at transportation agencies, tive information about the factor, performance measures to
gradually shifting into more targeted analysis of specific issues evaluate the factor, and case studies that illustrate the use of
to be addressed by the performance measures framework. many of these measures. Many of the factors included in this
The first stage of the research effort involved a series of framework are interrelated and many measures could be
in-depth agency (DOTs and MPOs) interviews to document included in more than one area. To make the web tool more
current practices in capacity project selection and decision useful, measures have been applied to only a single factor.
making (see chapter 3 for further discussion). Initial find- For each measure, the web tool provides a description of the
ings indicated that many agencies had relevant approaches, measure, data that may be required to calculate the measure,
but no single agency had developed an entire process that can the scale at which the measure is typically applied, and poten-
inform the SHRP 2 C02 effort. As a result, the project team tial uses of the measure at various stages of capacity project
determined that the most effective approach would involve a development (long-range planning, preprogram studies, pro-
simultaneous effort of two tasks: gramming, environmental review, and design and permitting).
The case studies offer examples of recent efforts by agen-
1. Targeted background research with a focus on identifying cies to employ measures in the specific factor areas. Many of
a broad array of practices, processes, and measures across a the case studies are examples of more than one factor area,
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Transportation Environment Economics Community Cost
Mobility Ecosystems, Habitat, Economic Land Use Cost
and Biodiversity Impact
Reliability Archeological and Cost-Effectiveness
Water Quality Economic Cultural
Accessibility
Development Resources
Wetlands
Safety
Social
Air Quality
Environmental
Climate Change Justice
Environmental Health
Table 1.1. SHRP 2 C02 Performance Factors
and are listed in each factor to which they apply. The case The web tool will be updated as additional SHRP 2 Capac-
studies include a short description, the factor areas to which ity program projects are completed that address performance
the case study applies, the agency responsible for the effort, measures within individual framework factor areas, such as
and a link to more information, if available. economics and the environment.
