Guidelines to Incorporate the Costs and Benefits of Adaptation Measures in Preparation for Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change (2020)

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Contents Summary ......................................................................................................................................... 1 Overview and Products ............................................................................................................... 1 Future Needs ............................................................................................................................... 2 Chapter Sequence and Descriptions ............................................................................................ 2 Chapter 1: Background ................................................................................................................ 2 Chapter 2: Research Approach .................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 3: Findings and Applications ......................................................................................... 2 Chapter 4: Conclusions and Research Recommendations .......................................................... 3 Chapter 1 – Background ................................................................................................................. 4 Research Problem Statement ....................................................................................................... 4 Research Objective and Scope .................................................................................................... 5 Chapter 2 – Research Approach ..................................................................................................... 6 Phase I ......................................................................................................................................... 6 Phase II ........................................................................................................................................ 7 Summary of Approach and Deliverables .................................................................................... 8 Chapter 3 – Findings and Applications ........................................................................................... 9 Current State of the Practice Review .......................................................................................... 9 Gap Analysis ............................................................................................................................... 9 Framework Development .......................................................................................................... 12 How Earlier Tasks Inform Framework Development ........................................................... 12 Framework Purpose – Closing the Gaps ............................................................................... 15 Framework Development .......................................................................................................... 16 Chapter 4 – Conclusions and Research Recommendations .......................................................... 20 Implementation Plan ................................................................................................................. 21 Product ................................................................................................................................... 21 Target Audience .................................................................................................................... 22 Application ............................................................................................................................ 22 Implementation ...................................................................................................................... 23 Impediments .......................................................................................................................... 23 Judging Progress .................................................................................................................... 23 References ..................................................................................................................................... 24 Appendix A - Technical Memorandum No. 1 ............................................................................ A-1 Appendix B - Technical Memorandum No. 2 ............................................................................ B-1 

Figures Figure 1. Research Approach Flow Diagram ................................................................................................ 8 Figure 2. The transportation sector has begun performing vulnerability assessments, but does not usually have a formal CBA framework to distinguish between adaptations addressing identified vulnerabilities. CBA is a key link between climate vulnerability assessments and adaptation implementation. .................. 9 Figure 3. Incorporating climate adaptation and CBA into the transportation planning process could help understand future needs and determine long-term strategies for transportation agencies. ......................... 14 Figure 4. EF3 tornado in Springfield, MA. On June 1, 2011, Massachusetts and southern Maine experienced seven tornadoes, mostly in the Connecticut River Valley. Tornadoes are uncommon in this region, and the 2011 event caused several deaths and damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. . 22 Tables Table 1. Summary of four existing frameworks' abilities to meet CBA needs ........................................... 11  Note: This web-only document accompanies NCHRP Research Report 938: Incorporating the Costs and Benefits of Adaptation Measures in Preparation for Extreme Weather Events and Climate Change—Guidebook. Readers can read or purchase NCHRP Research Report 938 at www.trb.org.