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From page 91... ... C-1 A P P E N D I X C Detailed Survey Results State DOT Survey Responses Table C.1 Plan Structure and Content Six Factors Importance (Ranked #1 or #2) In Evidence ("Always" or "Frequently") Read the entire page →
From page 92... ... C-2 Table C.2 Analytical Approaches Four Factors Needs assessments are done ahead of fund allocation 15 16 4 There are clear procedures for setting priorities among major project types 13 14 6 Technical/analytical justifications are strong… 11 10 10 Target levels for preservation can vary among system elements 6 14 6 Note: Total DOT responses = 20. Comments Half the respondents indicated shortcomings in their technical/analytical justifications. Read the entire page →
From page 93... ... C-3 Table C.3 Planning and Programming Processes Five Factors Programming is based on full understanding of a policy framework, role of data, and technical analysis 15 15 5 Planning and programming steps, procedures are well-defined… 13 16 4 Planning and programming are flexible to meet local needs 12 17 3 Progress against goals, targets are regularly monitored and reported 8 13 7 Program financial constraints do not limit LRTP scope 3 13 7 Note: Total DOT responses = 20. Comments Respondents indicated that the most important process factors are: A full understanding of a policy framework and the role of data/analysis; Well-defined procedures; and Flexibility to meet local needs. Read the entire page →
From page 94... ... C-4 Table C.4 Organizational Structure Two Factors Planning and programming functions are closely linked in the organizational structure 14 17 3 Programming is done by the planning function/unit 4 14 6 Note: Total DOT responses = 20. Comments Close organizational linkage is considered the more important of the two factors. Read the entire page →
From page 95... ... C-5 Table C.5 Organizational Culture Three Factors Elected/career officials and agencies support a shared future transportation vision 10 11 9 Staff, policy-makers, stakeholders focus on policy outcomes more than individual projects 6 3 17 All implementing agencies support shared vision, goals 4 9 11 Note: Total DOT responses = 20. Comments Half indicated a shared vision is part of their cultures; and Half indicated it is not. Read the entire page →
From page 96... ... C-6 Table C.6 External Influences Three Factors Coordination is strong between transportation plans and plans of other agencies, stakeholders 16 14 6 Some level of politically based decision-making is recognized as appropriate 5 14 6 Actions of outside agencies reinforce transportation plans, programming 3 6 14 Note: Total DOT responses = 20. Comments No respondent indicated that any of these factors were "Never" in evidence. Read the entire page →
From page 97... ... C-7 Table C.7 Communications Two Factors Clear, open communications exists between units responsible for planning and programming 16 18 2 Regular dialogue and feedback occurs between the agency and stakeholders 8 17 3 Note: Total DOT responses = 20. Comments Responses were generally consistent across all states. Read the entire page →
From page 98... ... C-8 Table C.8 Leadership Five Factors Senior professional leadership provides sustained support for the vision and LRTP 14 13 6 Agency staff maintains a high level of knowledge and skill in planning and programming 12 19 1 Political leaders know and follow the planning and programming process 10 7 13 Political leaders are engaged throughout the process 8 11 8 Political leaders understand the benefits of transportation investment 7 9 11 Note: Total DOT responses = 20. Comments No respondents indicated that any of these factors were "Never" in evidence. Read the entire page →
From page 99... ... C-9 MPO and RPA Survey Responses Table C.9 Plan Structure and Content Six Factors Clear link exists between broad policy themes, LRTP goals, and priorities 6 4 MPOs 2 RPA 5 4 MPOs 1 RPA 1 RPA LRTP contains specific policy guidance for investment decisions… 5 3 MPOs 2 RPAs 5 4 MPOs 1 RPA 1 RPA LRTP contains a short-range element to focus programming decisions and respond to changing circumstances… 3 2 MPOs 1 RPA 3 MPOs 3 1 MPO 2 RPAs Performance measures are based on goal-oriented "outcomes" 2 1 MPO 1 RPA 3 MPOs 3 1 MPO 2 RPAs LRTP contains performance measures tied to plan goals 1 MPO 3 MPOs 3 1 MPO 2 RPAs Funding allocations are based on performance measures reflecting LRTP goals and objectives 1 RPA 3 MPOs 3 1 MPO 2 RPAs Note: Total MPO and RPA responses = 6. Comments Four of the six factors are not regularly in evidence in half the responding agencies: Short-range plans elements; and Three factors related to the use of performance measures. Read the entire page →
From page 100... ... C-10 Table C.10 Analytical Approaches Four Factors There are clear procedures for setting priorities among major project types 6 4 MPOs 2 RPAs 5 4 MPOs 1 RPA 1 RPA Needs assessments are done ahead of fund allocation 6 4 MPOs 2 RPAs 3 MPOs 3 1 MPO 2 RPAs Target levels for preservation can vary among system elements 3 2 MPOs 1 RPA 5 4 MPOs 1 RPA 1 RPA Technical/analytical justifications are strong… 2 MPOs 2 MPOs 4 2 MPOs 2 RPAs Note: Total MPO and RPA responses = 6. Comments All six respondents are unanimous on the importance of: Clear procedures for setting priorities; and Conducting needs assessments ahead of fund allocation (although half do not do it regularly) Read the entire page →
From page 101... ... C-11 Table C.11 Planning and Programming Processes Five Factors Planning and programming steps, procedures are well-defined… 4 2 MPOs 2 RPAs 5 3 MPOs 2 RPAs 1 MPO Programming is based on full understanding of a policy framework, role of data, and technical analysis 4 MPOs 4 MPOs 1 RPA Progress against goals, targets are regularly monitored and reported 4 3 MPOs 1 RPA 4 3 MPOs 1 RPA 2 1 MPO 1 RPA Planning and programming are flexible to meet local needs 4 2 MPOs 2 RPAs 3 MPOs 3 1 MPO 2 RPAs Program financial constraints do not limit LRTP scope 2 1 MPO 1 RPA 3 2 MPOs 1 RPA 3 2 MPOs 1 RPA Note: Total MPO and RPA responses = 6. Comments Four of five process factors are of comparable importance to the majority of respondents. Read the entire page →
From page 102... ... C-12 Table C.12 Organizational Structure Two Factors Planning and programming functions are closely linked in the organiza- tional structure 6 4 MPOs 2 RPAs 5 4 MPOs 1 RPA 1 RPA Programming is done by the planning function/unit 4 3 MPOs 1 RPA 4 3 MPOs 1 RPA 2 1 MPO 1 RPA Note: Total MPO and RPA responses = 6. Comments MPO respondents indicated that close organizational links do exist in their agencies. Read the entire page →
From page 103... ... C-13 Table C.13 Organizational Culture Three Factors Elected/career officials and agencies support a shared future transportation vision 5 3 MPOs 2 RPAs 4 3 MPOS 1 RPA 2 1 MPO 1 RPA All implementing agencies support shared vision, goals 4 3 MPOs 1 RPA 3 MPOs 3 1 MPO 2 RPAs Staff, policy-makers, stakeholders focus on policy outcomes more than individual projects 1 RPA 3 MPOs 3 1 MPO 2 RPAs Note: Total MPO and RPA responses = 6. Comments Three of six respondents indicated little or no: Support for shared vision among implementing agencies; and Focus on "outcomes" in comparison to specific project interests and/or advocacy. Read the entire page →
From page 104... ... C-14 Table C.14 External Influences Three Factors Coordination is strong between trans- portation plans and plans of other agencies, stakeholders 4 3 MPOs 1 RPA 4 3 MPOs 1 RPA 2 1 MPO 1 RPA Some level of politically based decision-making is recognized as appropriate 2 MPOs 4 3 MPOs 1 RPA 2 1 MPO 1 RPA Actions of outside agencies reinforce transportation plans, programming 2 RPAs 3 2 MPOs 1 RPA 3 2 MPOs 1 RPA Note: Total MPO and RPA responses = 6. Comments Four of six respondents indicated: Strong coordination of transportation plans and the plans of other agencies; and Appropriate levels of political influence. Read the entire page →
From page 105... ... C-15 Table C.15 Communications Two Factors Clear, open communications exists between units responsible for planning and programming 5 4 MPOs 1 RPA 5 4 MPOs 1 RPA 1 RPA Regular dialogue and feedback occurs between the agency and stakeholders 3 1 MPO 2 RPAs 4 3 MPOs 1 RPA 2 1 MPO 1 RPA Note: Total MPO and RPA responses = 6. Comments Five of six respondents ranked clear, open internal communications highest. Read the entire page →
From page 106... ... C-16 Table C.16 Leadership Five Factors Agency staff maintains a high level of knowledge and skill in planning and programming 5 4 MPOs 1 RPA 6 4 MPOs 2 RPAs Senior professional leadership pro- vides sustained support for the vision and LRTP 5 4 MPOs 1 RPA 5 4 MPOs 1 RPA 1 RPA Political leaders understand the bene- fits of transportation investment 5 3 MPOs 2 RPAs 3 2 MPOs 1 RPA 3 2 MPOs 1 RPA Political leaders know and follow the planning and programming process 5 3 MPOs 2 RPAs 2 1 MPO 1 RPA 4 3 MPOs 1 RPA Political leaders are engaged through- out the process 4 3 MPOs 1 RPA 5 4 MPOs 1 RPA 1 RPA Note: Total MPO and RPA responses = 6. Comments Four of five leadership factors are considered to be of high importance by respondents. Read the entire page →

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... C-1 A P P E N D I X C Detailed Survey Results State DOT Survey Responses Table C.1 Plan Structure and Content Six Factors Importance (Ranked #1 or #2) In Evidence ("Always" or "Frequently")