7.5.3 Analysis Tools and Performance Measures
A corridor planning project involves evaluating and comparing different alternatives to determine how closely they meet the study goals and objectives. lists objectives for a typical corridor planning project. The performance measures quantify how objectives perform when compared to existing or future conditions. Note that the table does not include all objectives, performance measures, sources of data, or tools for analyzing a corridor planning project.
is provided as a first step and guide for establishing basic objectives and how to measure them. The table provides sources of data as well as tools that can be used to evaluate the performance measures. Scoring metrics are generally developed to rank the different performance measures based on stakeholder feedback, public involvement, and the goals and objectives of the study.
In addition to the performance measures listed in , other evaluation criteria could be considered, such as ROW availability, environmental impacts, and public input.
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Transit |
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The tools presented here are general tools used for various levels of analysis. Depending on the level of analysis, different tools could be needed. Individual analysis chapters have more information regarding the type of tool to use for different levels of analysis.