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Appendix B - Performance Measures Compendium
Appendix B - Performance Measures Compendium
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Change in the number of grade crossing collisions/incidents 1.3 Ensure that safety is considered early in project planning Change in percentage of projects where safety of a project was reviewed in each of the project development stages by a multidisciplinary review team Change in the percentage of projects implementing predictive methods of the AASHTO Highway Safety Manual
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B-2 A G uidebook for Sustainability Perform ance M easurem ent for Transportation Agencies 1.4 Ensure that projects take into consideration the 4Es (engineering, education, enforcement, EMS) of safety Change in the percentage of projects where noninfrastructure-based safety countermeasures were selected as part of the project Number of projects incorporating the use of innovative TSM and ITS solutions that address human factors considerations 1.5 Plan road networks that are predictable and recognizable Existence of a functional class system of highways Existence of a system that adjust speeds based on the presence of alternative modes and context Goal 1: Safety -- Provide a Safe Transportation System for Users and the General Public # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 1: Planning
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Perform ance M easures Com pendium B-3 Goal 1: Safety -- Provide a Safe Transportation System for Users and the General Public # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 2: Programming 1.6 Develop programs that maximize return on safety investment Change in return on investment (reduction in the number and severity of crashes for the expenditure) Change in the number and proportion of projects evaluated on substantive safety versus nominal safety 1.7 Develop a performance-based safety improvement program Number and proportion of projects evaluated for effect on crashes Number and cost of projects that address safety concerns at the system, corridor, and local levels 1.8 Prioritize projects with explicit safety considerations Change in number of programmed projects with highest reduction in crashes out of all alternatives
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B-4 A G uidebook for Sustainability Perform ance M easurem ent for Transportation Agencies Go al 1: Safe ty -- P ro vi de a S af e T ra ns po rta ti on Sy st em fo r U se rs and th e G ene ra l P ub lic # O bj ect iv es Meas ur e A Meas ur e B Meas ur e C Meas ur e D Meas ur e E Fo cu s A re a 3 : Proj ec t D ev e lop me nt 1. 9 D evel op pr oj ect s t ha t m eet m aximu m s af et y re qui re me nt s Re tu rn on in vest m ent fo r i ndi vi dual pr oj ec t (r educ ti on in th e number and seve rity of cr ashes fo r t he expendi tu re )
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Change in the percentage of construction and maintenance projects providing accessible routes during construction and maintenance (where applicable)
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B-6 A G uidebook for Sustainability Perform ance M easurem ent for Transportation Agencies Go al 1: Safe ty -- P ro vi de a S af e T ra ns po rta ti on Sy st em fo r U se rs and th e G ene ra l P ub lic # O bj ect iv es Meas ur e A Meas ur e B Meas ur e C Meas ur e D Meas ur e E Fo cu s A re a 5 : M ai nt en anc e 1. 16 Reduc e c r ash ri sk in wo rk z one s C hange in number of cr ashes per ti me uni t wi th in a par ti cu la r w or k z one C hange in number of cr ashes as a por ti on of to ta l t im e o f w or k z ones by f unc ti onal cl a ss, c ount y, and di st ri ct /r egi on -- w her e possi bl e, di st i ngui sh bet w een ac ti ve and passi ve wo rk z one ti me per i ods C hange in number and seve rity of wo rk z one tr uc k c ra s hes 1.
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Perform ance M easures Com pendium B-7 Go al 1: Safe ty -- P ro vi de a S af e T ra ns po rta ti on Sy st em fo r U se rs and th e G ene ra l P ub lic # O bj ect iv es Meas ur e A Meas ur e B Meas ur e C Meas ur e D Meas ur e E Fo cu s A re a 6 : S yste m O per at io ns 1. 20 Reduc e c r ash ri sk on tw o- la ne ru ra l h ighways C hange in number of cr ashes by cr as h t yp e o n tw o- l ane ru ra l h ighway s C hange in number and seve rity of tr uc k c ra s hes in a co rri dor /s egment due to oper at i onal im pr ovement s C hange in th e number of gr ade cr o ssi ng co llis i ons /i nci dent s due to oper at i onal im pr ovement s (e .g ., tr af fi c c ont ro l and wa rn in g dev ic es )
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to schools, health services, grocery stores, civic and public spaces, recreation Change in travel time of goods to essential markets (region wide) Change in number of enterprises in key industries with reasonable access to high-capacity highway or rail facilities
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to schools, health services, grocery stores, civic and public spaces, recreation due to project Change in travel time of goods to essential markets due to project Change in number of enterprises in key industries with reasonable access to high-capacity highway or rail facilities due to project
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to schools, health services, grocery stores, civic and public spaces, recreation due to selected project alternative Change in travel time of goods to essential markets due to selected project alternative Change in number of enterprises in key industries with reasonable access to high-capacity highway or rail facilities due to selected project alternative
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for affected population due to construction activities Change in travel time of goods to essential markets due to construction activities
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for affected population due to maintenance activities Change in travel time of goods to essential markets due to maintenance activities
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Perform ance M easures Com pendium B-13 Goal 2: Basic Accessibility -- Provide a Transportation System That Offers Accessibility That Allows People to Fulfill at Least Their Basic Needs # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 6: System Operations 2.11 Reduce travel time to jobs and other essential destinations through operational improvements Change in travel time per mode per destination type 2.12 Improve travel time reliability to jobs and other essential destinations through operational improvements Change in the reliability of travel time per mode per destination type Change in travel time of goods to essential markets due to operational improvements
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B-14 A G uidebook for Sustainability Perform ance M easurem ent for Transportation Agencies Goal 3: Equity/Equal Mobility -- Provide Options That Allow Affordable and Equitable Transportation Opportunities for All Sections of Society # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 1: Planning 3.1 Ensure comparable transportation system performance for all communities Change in level of service (LOS) for disadvantaged and nondisadvantaged neighborhoods 3.2 Ensure reasonable transportation options for all communities Relative change in the percentage of disadvantaged population with convenient access to high-quality transit service Relative change in the percentage of streets with sidewalks or walking paths within a community 3.3 Ensure accessibility to jobs and essential destinations for all communities Relative change in the level of access for disadvantaged populations to jobs, schools, health services, grocery stores, civic and public spaces, recreation 3.4 Ensure affordable transportation for all communities Relative change in the transportation cost index 3.5 Ensure that competitive options for freight movements exist for all communities Relative change in freight investment servicing disadvantaged populations
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accommodated or improved by program 3.8 Program projects that improve accessibility equitably Ratio of disadvantaged to non-disadvantaged people with increased accessibility due to program 3.9 Program projects that reduce transportation costs for low-income communities Relative change in the transportation cost index due to program 3.10 Program projects that increase competitive options for freight movements in all communities Change in ratio of transportation disadvantaged to nondisadvantaged population benefitting from freight program
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accommodated or improved by project 3.13 Develop projects that improve accessibility equitably Ratio of disadvantaged to non-disadvantaged people with increased accessibility due to project 3.14 Develop projects that reduce transportation costs for low-income communities Relative change in the transportation cost index due to project 3.15 Develop projects that increase competitive options for freight movements in all communities Change in ratio of transportation disadvantaged to nondisadvantaged population benefitting from freight project
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Perform ance M easures Com pendium B-17 Goal 3: Equity/Equal Mobility -- Provide Options That Allow Affordable and Equitable Transportation Opportunities for All Sections of Society # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 4: Construction 3.16 Reduce delay due to construction activities equitably Ratio of disadvantaged to non-disadvantaged system users experiencing delay due to construction activities 3.17 Maintain or improve transportation options during construction for all communities Ratio of disadvantaged to non-disadvantaged system users experiencing fewer transportation options due to construction activities
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B-18 A G uidebook for Sustainability Perform ance M easurem ent for Transportation Agencies Goal 3: Equity/Equal Mobility -- Provide Options That Allow Affordable and Equitable Transportation Opportunities for All Sections of Society # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 5: Maintenance 3.18 Reduce delay due to maintenance activities equitably Ratio of disadvantaged to non-disadvantaged system users experiencing delay due to maintenance activities 3.19 Maintain or improve transportation options during maintenance for all communities Ratio of disadvantaged to non-disadvantaged system users experiencing fewer transportation options due to maintenance activities
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Perform ance M easures Com pendium B-19 Go al 3: Eq ui ty /E qu al Mo bilit y -- Pr ov id e O pt io ns Th at Allo w A ff or dab le and Eq ui ta bl e T r ans por ta ti on O ppo rt un it ie s f or Al l Se ct io ns of S oci et y # O bj ect iv es Meas ur e A Meas ur e B Meas ur e C Meas ur e D Meas ur e E Fo cu s A re a 6 : S yste m O per at io ns 3. 20 Reduc e t r avel ti me to j obs and essen ti al d est in at i ons th r ough ope ra ti ona l im pr o vemen ts e qui ta bl y a nd acr os s al l m ode s Ra ti o o f d is advant aged to non- di s advant aged syst em user s exper i enc in g r educed tr avel ti me due to oper at i onal im pr ovement s 3.
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ratio 4.2 Ensure that the existing transportation system achieves and maintains a state of good repair Change in percentage of roadway/transit infrastructure achieving state of good repair 4.3 Ensure that transportation options are efficient for all users Change in travel time index (TTI) by mode Change in person hours of recurring delay, by mode 4.4 Ensure that reliable transportation options are maintained for all users Change in person hours of nonrecurring delay, by mode Change in buffer time (by mode and freight)
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due to program Change in person hours of recurring delay, by mode, due to program 4.8 Develop programs that maintain or improve the reliability of the transportation system for all users Change in person hours of nonrecurring delay due to program Change in buffer time due to program Relative change in hours of nonrecurring delay on key freight corridors and approach network due to program
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due to project Change in person hours of recurring delay, by mode, due to project 4.12 Develop projects that maintain or improve the reliability of the transportation system for all users Change in person hours of nonrecurring delay due to project Change in buffer time due to project Relative change in hours of nonrecurring delay on key freight corridors and approach network due to project
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Perform ance M easures Com pendium B-23 Goal 4: System Efficiency -- Ensure That the Transportation System's Functionality and Efficiency Are Maintained and Enhanced # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 4: Construction 4.13 Maintain the functionality of the transportation system during construction activities Change in peak hour persons moved due to construction activities Change in multimodal LOS due to construction activities Change in LOS on key freight routes or change in truck V/C ratio due to construction activities 4.14 Minimize the impact of construction activities on system efficiency Change in travel time delay for commuters due to construction activities Change in person hours of recurring delay due to construction activities 4.15 Minimize the impact of construction activities on system reliability Change in person hours of nonrecurring delay due to construction activities Change in buffer time due to construction activity Relative change in hours of nonrecurring delay on key freight corridors and approach network due to construction
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B-24 A G uidebook for Sustainability Perform ance M easurem ent for Transportation Agencies Go al 4: Sy st em Effi ci enc y -- En su re Th at th e T rans por ta ti on Sy st em 's Func ti o nal it y a nd E ffici en cy Ar e M ai nt ai ned and Enh anced # O bj ect iv es Meas ur e A Meas ur e B Meas ur e C Meas ur e D Meas ur e E Fo cu s A re a 5 : M ai nt en anc e 4. 16 Ma in ta in th e f unc ti onali ty of th e tr anspor ta ti on syst em dur in g m ai nt enance act iv it ie s C hange in peak hour per s ons moved due to ma in t enanc e a ct iv itie s C hange in LOS due to ma in t enanc e a ct iv itie s C hange in LO S o n k ey fr ei ght r out es or c hange in tr uc k V /C ra tio due to ma in t enanc e a ct iv itie s 4.
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Perform ance M easures Com pendium B-25 Goal 4: System Efficiency -- Ensure That the Transportation System's Functionality and Efficiency Are Maintained and Enhanced # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 6: System Operations 4.20 Implement operational improvements that maintain system functionality Change in peak hour persons moved due to operational improvements Change in LOS due to operational improvements Change in LOS on key freight routes or change in truck V/C ratio due to operational improvements 4.21 Implement operational improvements that minimize the deterioration of transportation infrastructure and assets Change in useful life of infrastructure due to operational improvements 4.22 Implement operational improvements that enhance or maintain the efficiency of transportation options Change in TTI due to operational improvements Change in person hours of recurring delay due to operational improvements 4.23 Implement operational improvements that enhance or maintain the reliability of transportation options Change in person hours of nonrecurring delay due to operational improvements Change in buffer time due to operational improvements Relative change in hours of nonrecurring delay on key freight corridors and approach network due to operational improvements/issues
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B-26 A G uidebook for Sustainability Perform ance M easurem ent for Transportation Agencies Goal 5: Security -- Ensure That the Transportation System Is Secure from, Ready for, and Resilient to Threats from All Hazards # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 1: Planning 5.1 Prevent incidents within a transportation agency's control and responsibility Change in level of redundancy for critical passenger and freight infrastructure 5.2 Protect transportation users, agency personnel, and critical infrastructure Change in share of agency staff that have received appropriate emergency training 5.3 Improve the capacity of the transportation system to recover swiftly from incidents Change in the capacity of parallel/redundant routes across all modes 5.4 Enhance the security of freight transportation assets (e.g., ports) Change in the capacity of parallel/redundant routes along major freight corridors Relative change in funding allocated to disaster/incident response and management
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Perform ance M easures Com pendium B-27 Goal 5: Security -- Ensure That the Transportation System Is Secure from, Ready for, and Resilient to Threats from All Hazards # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 2: Programming 5.5 Program projects that prevent incidents within a transportation agency's control and responsibility Change in level of redundancy for critical passenger and freight infrastructure 5.6 Program projects that protect transportation users, agency personnel, and critical infrastructure Change in the number/value of projects as part of program designed to protect transportation users, agency personnel, and critical infrastructure 5.7 Program projects that improve the capacity of the transportation system to recover swiftly from incidents Change in the number/value of projects as part of program designed to improve capacity of the transportation system to recover swiftly from incidents 5.8 Program projects that enhance the security of freight transportation assets (e.g., ports) Change in the number/value of projects as part of program designed to enhance the security of freight transportation assets (e.g., ports)
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B-28 A G uidebook for Sustainability Perform ance M easurem ent for Transportation Agencies Goal 5: Security -- Ensure That the Transportation System Is Secure from, Ready for, and Resilient to Threats from All Hazards # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 3: Project Development 5.9 Develop projects that prevent incidents within a transportation agency's control and responsibility Change in level of redundancy for critical passenger and freight infrastructure 5.10 Develop projects that protect transportation users, agency personnel, and critical infrastructure Change in the number/value of projects designed to protect transportation users, agency personnel, and critical infrastructure 5.11 Develop projects that improve the capacity of the transportation system to recover swiftly from incidents Change in the number/value of projects designed to improve capacity of the transportation system to recover swiftly from incidents 5.12 Develop projects that enhance the security of freight transportation assets (e.g., ports) Change in the number/value of projects designed to enhance the security of freight transportation assets (e.g., ports)
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Perform ance M easures Com pendium B-29 Goal 5: Security -- Ensure That the Transportation System Is Secure from, Ready for, and Resilient to Threats from All Hazards # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 4: Construction N/A N/A Focus Area 5: Maintenance N/A N/A
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B-30 A G uidebook for Sustainability Perform ance M easurem ent for Transportation Agencies Goal 5: Security -- Ensure That the Transportation System Is Secure from, Ready for, and Resilient to Threats from All Hazards # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 6: System Operations 5.13 Prevent incidents within a transportation agency's control and responsibility Change in level of redundancy for critical passenger and freight infrastructure Annual number of incidents 5.14 Protect transportation users, agency personnel, and critical infrastructure Change in the share of agency staff that have received appropriate emergency training 5.15 Support regional, state, and local emergency responders with resources including facilities, equipment, and personnel Relative change in capital funding allocated to disaster/incident response and management 5.16 Help the transportation system recover swiftly from incidents Incident clearance time for selected incidents 5.17 Implement operational improvements that enhance the security of freight transportation assets (e.g., ports) Relative change in operational funding allocated to disaster/incident response and management
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Change in population within user-defined distance to fourlane highway facilities, air cargo service, scheduled air service, intercity bus service, intercity rail service, etc. Change in access to jobs and labor (how many jobs and how much labor can be accessed within various periods of time for an entire region or smaller areas)
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B-32 A G uidebook for Sustainability Perform ance M easurem ent for Transportation Agencies Go al 6: Pr os pe ri ty -- En su re Th at th e T ra ns po rt at io n S ys te m' s D ev el op me nt an d O pe ra ti on Sup por t E co nom ic De ve lo pmen t an d P ro sp er it y # O bj ect iv es Meas ur e A Meas ur e B Meas ur e C Meas ur e D Meas ur e E Fo cu s A re a 2 : Pro gr am mi ng 6. 4 S uppor t g ro wt h i n j obs an d in come by im pr ov in g t r avel e ffi ci ency/ re duc in g c ongest io n th r ough pr ogr am mi ng C hange in aver age tr uc k s peed on ma jo r f re ig ht co rr i dor s due to pr ogr am C hange in tr avel del ay (e .g ., tr avel ti me i ndex )
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Perform ance M easures Com pendium B-33 Go al 6: Pr os pe ri ty -- En su re Th at th e T ra ns po rt at io n S ys te m' s D ev el op me nt an d O pe ra ti on Sup por t E co nom ic De ve lo pmen t an d P ro sp er it y # O bj ect iv es Meas ur e A Meas ur e B Meas ur e C Meas ur e D Meas ur e E Fo cu s A re a 3 : Proj ec t D ev e lop me nt 6. 7 D evel op pr oj ect s t ha t s uppor t gr ow th in j obs an d i ncom e b y im pr ov in g t r avel e ffi ci ency/ re duc in g c ongest io n C hange in aver age tr uc k s peed on ma jo r f re ig ht co rr i dor s due to pr oj ec t C hange in tr avel del ay (e .g ., tr avel ti me i ndex )
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B-34 A G uidebook for Sustainability Perform ance M easurem ent for Transportation Agencies Goal 6: Prosperity -- Ensure That the Transportation System's Development and Operation Support Economic Development and Prosperity # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 4: Construction N/A NA Focus Area 5: Maintenance N/A NA
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Change in population within userdefined proximity to accesscontrolled four-lane highway facilities, air cargo service, scheduled air service, intercity bus service, intercity rail service, etc. Change in access to jobs and labor (how many jobs and how much labor can be accessed within various periods of time for an entire region or smaller areas)
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B-36 A G uidebook for Sustainability Perform ance M easurem ent for Transportation Agencies Goal 7: Economic Viability -- Ensure the Economic Feasibility of Transportation Investments Over Time # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 1: Planning 7.1 Ensure that the expected value of social and economic benefits created by proposed transportation projects exceeds their costs Project-level cost/benefit ratio for proposed alternatives/policies, including freight 7.2 Ensure the selection of the lowest cost project alternative Proportion of projects subjected to life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) 7.3 Ensure that revenue sources used to pay for transportation infrastructure are sufficient to meet expected needs Percent of annual transportation funding needs that can be met with annual revenues 7.4 Ensure that the financial burden borne by transportation system users is shared equitably Cost per user/vehicle/household of taxes and fees dedicated to transportation
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Perform ance M easures Com pendium B-37 Goal 7: Economic Viability -- Ensure the Economic Feasibility of Transportation Investments Over Time # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 2: Programming 7.5 Ensure that the expected value of social and economic benefits created by proposed transportation programs exceeds their costs Project-level cost/benefit ratio for proposed programs, including freight Focus Area 3: Project Development 7.6 Ensure that the expected value of social and economic benefits created by major transportation projects exceeds their costs Project-level cost/benefit ratio for proposed projects and/or programs, including freight 7.7 Ensure the selection of the lowest cost project alternative Proportion of projects for which LCCA is verified/updated through post-project review
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B-38 A G uidebook for Sustainability Perform ance M easurem ent for Transportation Agencies Goal 7: Economic Viability -- Ensure the Economic Feasibility of Transportation Investments Over Time # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 4: Construction 7.8 Ensure that construction costs are within planned budget Proportion of projects with construction costs within planned budget Focus Area 5: Maintenance 7.9 Ensure that maintenance costs are within planned budget Proportion of projects with maintenance costs within planned budget Focus Area 6: System Operations 7.10 Ensure that operations costs are within planned budget Proportion of projects with operations costs within planned budget
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Perform ance M easures Com pendium B-39 Goal 8: Ecosystems -- Protect and Enhance Environmental and Ecological Systems While Developing and Operating Transportation Systems # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 1: Planning 8.1 Ensure that environmental and ecological systems function properly Change in the number of formalized working partnerships (e.g., memorandums of understanding) with public and private environmental stakeholders Change in the number of programmatic environmental permits and approvals for streamlining stakeholder regulatory review and support Preparation of an annual sustainability report on ecological trends and ecological performance against agency sustainability policies and goals Change in percentage of transportation system covered by consistent and accessible regional ecosystem framework(s)
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8.5 Maintain enterprise-wide habitat connectivity Change in road miles/square miles of watershed due to program Change in number of fish passage barriers/hydrological obstructions in right-of-way due to program Change in the number of retrofitted/maintained drainage and crossing structures due to program 8.6 Program projects that maintain and improve quantity and quality of water and aquatic ecosystems Change in number (percentage) of projects programmed to maintain or improve water quantity or quality 8.7 Program projects that allow normal physical processes within the stream/floodplain corridor Change in the number of new and retrofitted water crossings other than overflow crossings that (1)
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due to project Change in percentage of projects evaluated for ecological impacts through an informed decision-making process (comprehensive environmental review) due to project 8.12 Maintain enterprise-wide habitat connectivity Change in road miles/square miles of watershed due to project Change in number of fish passage barriers/hydrological obstructions in right-of-way due to project Change in the number of retrofitted/maintained drainage and crossing structures due to project 8.13 Develop projects that maintain and improve quantity and quality of water and aquatic ecosystems Change in number (percentage)
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allow for longitudinal continuity and connectivity of the stream/floodplain system due to project Change in the number of new and retrofitted water crossings that allow lateral connectivity between the stream and floodplain due to project 8.16 Develop projects to be free of contaminants and pollutants Change in the percentage of projects covered by a documented environmental management system Change in the number of projects developed for remediation of contaminated sites
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sprayed with herbicides during construction 8.22 Reduce exposure to pollutants and contaminants during project implementation Amount of hazardous materials accidentally spilled (e.g., number of spills, gallons spilled, spills per million gallons shipped) during construction
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B-44 A G uidebook for Sustainability Perform ance M easurem ent for Transportation Agencies Go al 8: E cos ys te ms -- Prot ect and En hance En vi r onm en ta l and E col og ic al S yst em s W hile De ve lo pi ng and Op er at in g Tr ans por ta ti on Sy st em s # O bj ect iv es Meas ur e A Meas ur e B Meas ur e C Meas ur e D Meas ur e E Fo cu s A re a 5 : M ai nt en anc e 8. 23 Pr omot e b iodi ver si ty du ri ng pr oj ect ma in te nanc e Number of bi ol ogi ca l c o mmuni ti es , s pec ie s, popul at i ons, and genet ic a ssembl ages e lim i nat ed fr om ef fe ct z ones due to ma in t enanc e 8.
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Perform ance M easures Com pendium B-45 Goal 8: Ecosystems -- Protect and Enhance Environmental and Ecological Systems While Developing and Operating Transportation Systems # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 6: System Operations 8.29 Operate facilities to promote ecological opportunities, ecosystem benefits, and the building of natural capital Change in number of projects using spatially related (i.e., GISbased) ecological condition inventories for managing healthy ecological systems 8.30 Conserve natural resources/capital during operations Change in amount of managed natural resource area by habitat type (acres)
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8.36 Maintain surface water quantity during operations Change in the number of water detention facilities in operation 8.37 Allow normal physical processes within the stream/floodplain corridor during operations Change in the percentage of channel crossings with properly functioning fluvial processes Change in the percentage of floodplain crossings with properly functioning fluvial processes 8.38 Reduce herbicide use during operations Change in area (in acres) sprayed with herbicides during construction and maintenance 8.39 Reduce exposure to pollutants and contaminants during operations Change in the number of extant contaminated sites in right-ofway
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Perform ance M easures Com pendium B-47 Goal 9: Waste Generation -- Reduce Waste Generated by Transportation-Related Activities # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 1: Planning 9.1 Reduce total waste created Change in the amount of waste generated by type, weight, and/or volume 9.2 Increase the percentage of waste diverted Change in the amount of waste diverted (from landfill) by type, weight, and/or volume 9.3 Reduce hazardous waste Change in the amount of hazardous waste generated by type, weight, and/or volume 9.4 Clean up existing hazardous waste Change in the quantity of hazardous waste cleaned up compared to waste generated (e.g., acres of brownfield, gallons of waste, amount of treated groundwater)
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due to program 9.11 Program infrastructure projects designed for long life Change in average design life of infrastructure (by major component) due to program
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due to project 9.16 Develop infrastructure projects designed for long life Change in average design life of project infrastructure (by major component)
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B-50 A G uidebook for Sustainability Perform ance M easurem ent for Transportation Agencies Goal 9: Waste Generation -- Reduce Waste Generated by Transportation-Related Activities # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 4: Construction 9.17 Reduce total waste created during construction Change in the amount of waste generated by type, weight, and/or volume during construction Change in the percentage of projects with a waste management plan in compliance 9.18 Increase the percentage of waste diverted during construction Change in the amount of construction waste diverted (from landfill) by type, weight, and/or volume Change in the percentage of construction projects with a recycling plan or waste diversion goal 9.19 Reduce hazardous waste generated during construction Change in the amount of hazardous waste generated by project construction
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Perform ance M easures Com pendium B-51 Go al 9: Wa st e G ene ra ti on -- Re d uce Wa st e G en er at ed by Tran spo rta ti on -R el at ed Ac ti vi ti es # O bj ect iv es Meas ur e A Meas ur e B Meas ur e C Meas ur e D Meas ur e E Fo cu s A re a 5 : M ai nt en anc e 9. 20 Reduc e t ot al w ast e cr eat ed dur in g ma in te nanc e C hange in th e a m ount of wast e gener at ed by ty pe, wei ght , and/ or vo lu me dur in g m ai nt enanc e 9.
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9.27 Increase composting, reuse of existing vegetation, and clearing/grubbing waste Change in total weight/volume composted annually 9.28 Reduce use of toxic cleaners, pesticides, and other chemicals Change in the total quantity used annually (weight, volume, etc.) 9.29 Ensure that transportation infrastructure is operated for long life Change in the average actual life of infrastructure (by major component)
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of multimodal options for state employees 10.5 Purchase green energy Change in the amount and percentage of green energy purchased 10.6 Reduce energy usage Change in total energy consumed by DOT facilities (should relate to quantity of facilities) Change in the number (or value)
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B-54 A G uidebook for Sustainability Perform ance M easurem ent for Transportation Agencies Goal 10: Resource Consumption -- Reduce the Use of Nonrenewable Resources and Promote the Use of Renewable Replacements # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 2: Programming 10.8 Encourage the sensible use of recycled materials in project programming Existence of a policy or specification prioritizing the use of sustainable materials in program Change in percentage of sustainable materials (by weight, volume, or dollar value) due to program 10.9 Encourage the use of renewable energy in project programming Change in percentage of renewable energy, in kWh, created in relation to project energy requirements due to program 10.10 Program projects that use less energy Change in the number and percentage of projects in program that have lighting meeting Energy Star requirements
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Perform ance M easures Com pendium B-55 Goal 10: Resource Consumption -- Reduce the Use of Nonrenewable Resources and Promote the Use of Renewable Replacements # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 3: Project Development 10.11 Develop projects that encourage the sensible use of recycled materials Change in percentage of sustainable materials (by weight, volume, or dollar value) due to project 10.12 Use renewable energy to provide project power Change in percentage of renewable energy, in kWh, created in relation to project energy requirements in project 10.13 Develop projects that use less energy Change in the number and percentage of projects that have lighting meeting Energy Star requirements
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B-56 A G uidebook for Sustainability Perform ance M easurem ent for Transportation Agencies Goal 10: Resource Consumption -- Reduce the Use of Nonrenewable Resources and Promote the Use of Renewable Replacements # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 4: Construction 10.14 Use biofuel for non-road construction equipment Percentage of machine-hours or gallons of biofuel used during construction 10.15 Purchase regionally produced construction materials Total weight/volume/cost purchased within a certain radius (e.g., 500 miles) from the project 10.16 Reduce energy usage due to construction Total machine-hours of energy-efficient non-road equipment as a percentage of all construction-related machine-hours
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Perform ance M easures Com pendium B-57 Goal 10: Resource Consumption -- Reduce the Use of Nonrenewable Resources and Promote the Use of Renewable Replacements # Objectives Measure A Measure B Measure C Measure D Measure E Focus Area 5: Maintenance 10.17 Use biofuel for nonroad maintenance equipment Percentage of machinehours or gallons of biofuel used during maintenance 10.18 Purchase regionally produced maintenance materials Total weight/volume/cost purchased within a certain radius (e.g., 500 miles) from the project 10.19 Reduce energy usage due to maintenance Total machine-hours of energy-efficient nonroad equipment as a percentage of all maintenance-related machine-hours
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Change in percentage of renewable energy, in kWh, created in relation to operations energy requirements
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Change in jobs/housing balance Change in zoned residential density levels around essential service hubs 11.4 Increase the use of nonmotorized modes Change in planned miles of transit routes, pedestrian facilities, designated bike facilities, population within 1 mile of transit, connectivity index (pedestrian facilities, bike facilities, transit routes) 11.5 Increase street connectivity Change in street connectivity index 11.6 Reduce congestion, promote low emissions travel speeds Change percent VMT at low emission speed ranges Change in percentage of toll lanes with EZPass
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Change in sensitive receptors within close proximity, residential population within critical distance, percentage of ethnic/racial population groups within critical distance 11.8 Reduce concentration of critical pollutants in populated areas (model forecast) (criteria pollutants, GHGs)
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, connectivity index (pedestrian facilities, bike facilities, transit) due to program 11.12 Increase street connectivity Change in street connectivity index due to program 11.13 Reduce congestion, promote low emissions travel speeds Change in percent VMT at low emission speed range, total vehicle delay, percent stops (of intersection approach volumes)
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, emissions due to program 11.16 Provide measures that can reduce air pollutant concentrations (e.g., landscaping) Change in CO2 O2 conversion capacity of project plant materials due to program 11.17 Reduce travel speeds to those within the lowest emissions ranges (criteria pollutants, GHGs)
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, connectivity index (pedestrian facilities, bike facilities, transit) due to project 11.20 Increase street connectivity Change in street connectivity index due to project 11.21 Reduce congestion, promote low emissions travel speeds due to project Change in percent VMT at low emission speed range, total vehicle delay, percent stops (of intersection approach volumes)
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, emissions due to project 11.24 Provide measures that can reduce air pollutant concentrations (e.g., landscaping) Change in CO2 O2 conversion capacity of project plant materials due to project 11.25 Reduce travel speeds to those within the lowest emissions ranges (criteria pollutants, GHGs)
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Change in peak hour/period capacity (e.g., lane miles) , vehicle hours of delay, extra VMT, percent of passing VMT affected by construction 11.28 Reduce equipment emissions (equipment conforming to latest EPA emissions standards)
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Change in peak hour/period capacity (e.g., lane miles) , vehicle hours of delay, extra VMT, percent of passing VMT affected by maintenance 11.34 Reduce equipment emissions (equipment conforming to latest EPA emissions standards)
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by nonmotorized modes, percent population within 1/4 mile of transit service, percent jobs within 1/4 mile of transit service, percent jobs within 1/2 mile of designated bike route, percent population within 1/2 mile of designated bike routes, average auto/transit travel time ratio (selected corridors) 11.40 Maintain efficient traffic operations Percent of area traffic signals retimed during past three years, percent of area traffic signals within coordinated signal systems recoordinated during past three years Change in percentage of toll payers using EZPass 11.41 Promote driving shifts to nonschool hours Change in percent (volume)
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