NCHRP Report 798 The Role of Planning in a 21st Century State Department of Transportation: Supporting Strategic Decision-making

Publisher: TRB
Publication Year: 2014
External Link: http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/172210.aspx
Resource Summary: TRB’s NCHRP 08-36/Task 113, Report 798: The Role of Planning in a 21st Century State Department of Transportation—Supporting Strategic Decision-making, summarized how planning units in state departments of transportation can more effectively support strategic decision-making. This research aims to explore and provide guidance on how planning by state DOTs can best influence future decisions to positively impact transportation services, operations, and projects.

Change Forces
  • Efficient Use of Existing Capacity
  • Funding Instability and Uncertainty
  • Legislation, Regulation, and Funding
  • New Funding Arrangements
  • O&M Focus
  • Reduced Capital-Intensive Focus
  • SGR Resiliency
  • Shift in Role and Focus
Needs
Strategies
  • Performance and Change Management
  • Organizational Management
  • Organizational Culture
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