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From page 47... ... 43 The MnDOT validation site was intentionally chosen due to the state's asset management program and because Minnesota has a very active risk reduction bridge program. MnDOT was led through the CAPTA process. As designed, CAPTA winnowed the data fields via user‐selected consequence thresholds. The MnDOT participants did not have any suggested alterations, additions, or modifications to the CAPTool or methodology. There were a number of potential uses to be of value to the agency such as state and local transit systems. Comments offered by MnDOT representatives were:  The tool appears to be of value in costing of mitigation options, but is not granular enough to support MnDOT's asset management program.  MnDOT has a number of asset management tools specific to the program areas for asset costing. Asset data with analytical information is necessary in getting executive level support within a DOT. Read the entire page →
From page 48... ... 44 As part of this current research effort, the research team identified transportation and industry targets for outreach. A positive and active outreach effort is recommended for these identified targets, including providing packages that include hard copies of the report, easy access to the software tool (e.g., download or read only thumb drive) , fact sheets, and other project support materials. Following the completion of this item, a transportation organization such as AASHTO or FHWA may wish to keep up‐to‐date the lists of stakeholders once this effort has concluded. Action Item: Contact Identified Transportation Organizations The entity implementing this action plan may wish to contact the above organizations using AASHTO contact information. (The research team is assuming that this activity is not part of the current research effort.) Read the entire page →
From page 49... ... 45 The research team recommends that the entity responsible for implementation of the action plan provide the necessary information to update these websites with the tool materials. This might entail updating the tool data such as updated cost data. Action Item: Encourage Further Presentation of Research The goal of this action item is to publicize and disseminate this project's research effort to transportation organizations that would benefit from the use of this tool. The entity responsible for implementing this action plan could target annual meetings, conferences, and workshops. This outreach effort should include transportation contractor organizations and transportation agencies. As part of this research effort, the research team will compile a short‐term listing of potential workshops, conferences, and other potential opportunities to present the research results. Targeted Agencies and Organizations The project team has identified organizations including the FHWA and the member departments of the AASHTO as potential target audiences for dissemination of the final research products. The list includes: • DOT planning staff and engineers in Planning, Traffic Operations, Statewide Planning, and Systems Planning • Planning organizations such as Council of Governments, MPOs, and the APA • ITE and the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) • DOT transportation asset managers • FHWA Transportation Asset Management Expert Task Group • TRB Transportation Asset Management Committee (ABC40) Read the entire page →
From page 50... ... 46 research team recommends that the initial webinar presentation be recorded with the aim of placing a recording on the NCHRP's or TRB's website. Agenda items that are incorporated in the PowerPoint are noted below with suggested audience survey questions. • In your opinion, will your organization have interest in the CAPTA Tool? • How do you think the contracting community in your state will view the CAPTA Tool? Read the entire page →

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... 43 The MnDOT validation site was intentionally chosen due to the state's asset management program and because Minnesota has a very active risk reduction bridge program. MnDOT was led through the CAPTA process. As designed, CAPTA winnowed the data fields via user‐selected consequence thresholds. The MnDOT participants did not have any suggested alterations, additions, or modifications to the CAPTool or methodology. There were a number of potential uses to be of value to the agency such as state and local transit systems. Comments offered by MnDOT representatives were:  The tool appears to be of value in costing of mitigation options, but is not granular enough to support MnDOT's asset management program.  MnDOT has a number of asset management tools specific to the program areas for asset costing. Asset data with analytical information is necessary in getting executive level support within a DOT.

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... 44 As part of this current research effort, the research team identified transportation and industry targets for outreach. A positive and active outreach effort is recommended for these identified targets, including providing packages that include hard copies of the report, easy access to the software tool (e.g., download or read only thumb drive) , fact sheets, and other project support materials. Following the completion of this item, a transportation organization such as AASHTO or FHWA may wish to keep up‐to‐date the lists of stakeholders once this effort has concluded. Action Item: Contact Identified Transportation Organizations The entity implementing this action plan may wish to contact the above organizations using AASHTO contact information. (The research team is assuming that this activity is not part of the current research effort.)

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... 45 The research team recommends that the entity responsible for implementation of the action plan provide the necessary information to update these websites with the tool materials. This might entail updating the tool data such as updated cost data. Action Item: Encourage Further Presentation of Research The goal of this action item is to publicize and disseminate this project's research effort to transportation organizations that would benefit from the use of this tool. The entity responsible for implementing this action plan could target annual meetings, conferences, and workshops. This outreach effort should include transportation contractor organizations and transportation agencies. As part of this research effort, the research team will compile a short‐term listing of potential workshops, conferences, and other potential opportunities to present the research results. Targeted Agencies and Organizations The project team has identified organizations including the FHWA and the member departments of the AASHTO as potential target audiences for dissemination of the final research products. The list includes: • DOT planning staff and engineers in Planning, Traffic Operations, Statewide Planning, and Systems Planning • Planning organizations such as Council of Governments, MPOs, and the APA • ITE and the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) • DOT transportation asset managers • FHWA Transportation Asset Management Expert Task Group • TRB Transportation Asset Management Committee (ABC40)

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... 46 research team recommends that the initial webinar presentation be recorded with the aim of placing a recording on the NCHRP's or TRB's website. Agenda items that are incorporated in the PowerPoint are noted below with suggested audience survey questions. • In your opinion, will your organization have interest in the CAPTA Tool? • How do you think the contracting community in your state will view the CAPTA Tool?

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