A network-based approach for evaluating and ranking transportation roadway projects

Multi-criteria Evaluation for Ranking Rural Road Projects: Case study of Nepal

“…Novak et al developed a network based, spatial performance measurement called Network robustness (NTR) approachto ranking transportation roadway projects [9]. The NTR approach includes aspects of network topology and connectivity, the interests of all in traffic flow on individual road links due to dynamic rerouting.…”

“…CBA methods are widely used in different countries such as the France [4], UK [5], Japan [6], USA [7]and other developing countries [8]. A recent study shows that cost-benefit analysis has the potential to be challenging for a number of reasons, including the inherent difficulty in obtaining accurate cost information and estimating cost of externalities and accounting for impacts outside of the geographical projects [9]. The United Nations 2005, World Summit defined the interdependent & mutually reinforcing pillar of sustainable development as economic development, social development and environmental protection [10].…”

Evaluating the outcomes associated with an innovative change in a state-level transportation project prioritization process: A case study of Vermont

“…Although a specific agency may bear the primary responsibility for building and maintaining a particular infrastructure component, most transportation infrastructure projects are financed through a mixture of public funding sources and are explicitly designed to serve "the public", not just the local constituency within the geographical boundaries of the project. Because transportation infrastructure projects have the potential to affect mobility, accessibility, and economic competitiveness both within and outside of the jurisdictional boundaries where the project occurs; the impacts associated with project financing decisions extend well beyond the immediate vicinity of the individual projects being considered (Novak et al, 2012;Cohen, 2010;Scott et al, 2006). Decisions regarding which transportation projects are ultimately funded are not only important at the local and regional levels, but to the state as a whole.…”

Understanding road network dynamics: Link-based topological patterns

“…The development and use of evaluative criteria and performance metrics leading to the most effective prioritization of transportation projects is critical (Novak et al, 2012). Network vulnerability is not just an interesting topic for research by transport network modelers, but is also of great importance to modern society (Taylor and Susilawati, 2012).…”