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Transportation Knowledge Initiative for U.S. Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA)
The FHWA operates in a complex stakeholder environment of state and
local governments, academia, and industry. Effective collaboration
among these organizations and FHWA offices nationwide is critical
to success. ICF International has partnered with FHWA to bring innovative
approaches to stakeholder outreach and internal operations to FHWA's
award-winning Knowledge
Sharing Initiative. ICF International supports more than 20 collaborative
government networks, or communities of practice, in key areas such
as safety, environment, operations, and air quality. FHWA stakeholder
networks connect an extended intergovernmental enterprise, as well
as academia and industry, in continuous knowledge exchange. Internal
FHWA networks span the organization to improve effectiveness, capture
knowledge from retiring staff, and speed the learning curve for new
staff. ICF International provides ongoing support in strategy, collaborative
network development, Web-based tools, communications, and performance
measurement.
U.S. Highway 2 EIS Economic
Impact Analysis for Montana Department of Transportation
ICF International assessed the economic impacts
associated with proposed improvements to U.S.
Highway 2 in north-central Montana. To accomplish
this, we first identified the economic development
initiatives in the region and assessed how transportation
investments across all modes could support greater
regional competitiveness and employment growth.
We then used a traditional cost-benefit framework
based on the costs of system improvements and
the benefits that would accrue directly to system
users (travel time reduction, safety improvement,
etc.). This innovative approach—incorporating
economic development assessment as well as traditional
cost-benefit analysis—helped the client
to see how transportation fits in as a piece
of a broader economic development strategy.
Emissions and Air Quality
Impact of HOV Lanes and Other Programs for the
U.S. Highway 50 Corridor—Sacramento Area
Council of Governments (SACOG)
ICF International evaluated emissions and air quality
impacts from several proposed high-occupancy vehicle
(HOV) scenarios for the U.S. Highway 50 corridor
through Sacramento, California. For this analysis,
we used the Direct Travel Impact Model (DTIM),
which links detailed descriptions of networks
and travel patterns available from regional transportation
models with emission rates obtained from standard
regulatory models, such as MOBILE5a and EMFAC7F,
to estimate temporally and spatially resolved
emissions. In this project, emissions and air
quality impacts were evaluated on an hourly basis
for both peak and off-peak period conditions.
Detailed analyses were carried out for all modes
of vehicle emissions, e.g., hot stabilized exhaust,
running loss evaporative.
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Short-Range, Strategic Mobility Action Program
(MAP) in Montgomery County, Maryland
ICF International assisted with the development of a short-range, strategic transportation
plan for the Montgomery County, Maryland, Department of Public Works and Transportation
(DPWT). The project included an analysis of existing data needs and availability,
and the development of multimodal transportation performance measures to identify
existing capacity and mobility deficiencies. Work includes the implementation
of these criteria and indicators to prioritize strategies, options, and projects
for transit and highway improvements.
Commodity Flow Analysis for
Metro Portland, Port of Portland, and Oregon Department
of Transportation
ICF International managed a team of firms that collected,
analyzed, and forecasted the flow of goods in
Portland, Oregon. The project included the collection
of commodity and transportation equipment movement
information from a variety of sources and the
development of traffic planning models for the
movement of the commodities within the metropolitan
area. We also prepared customized long-term international
trade forecasts for commodities moving through
the port.
Planning and Pre-Feasibility
Study of an Integrated Mass Transit System to
Reduce Air Pollution for San Jose, Costa Rica
ICF International led a team that reviewed detailed
information regarding the existing infrastructure
and mass transit system for the San Jose Metropolitan
area. A variety of transportation, social, and
economic data was used to develop a reliable projection
of traffic demands. A detailed comparative analysis
was then accomplished for the existing, unused,
single track right-of-way. ICF International developed
a plan for an integrated transit system for the
Metropolitan area, using the right-of-way as a
key component.
Assessment of Public Involvement
Activities in Transportation Planning for the
National Capital Region Transportation Planning
Board
To assess local public involvement activities
in transportation planning in the region, ICF International reviewed public involvement programs
occurring in 18 other Metropolitan Planning Organizations
(MPOs) across the country and interviewed more
than 90 key stakeholders to identify their concerns
about public involvement in transportation planning
in the region. After conducting this assessment,
we made recommendations that would enhance public
involvement in the region's transportation planning
process.
Procurement Planning and Execution,
Surveillance Technical Assistance Contract,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
ICF International supports Surveillance
Product Teams in procurement planning and execution
of major IT systems under the FAA’s streamlined
acquisition management process. Activities include
formulating procurement acquisition strategies;
documenting the strategy in acquisition planning
documents; justifying projects on a benefit-cost
basis; ensuring an integrated approach to procurement
management that includes the functions of engineering,
test, and evaluation, integrated logistics support,
human factors, and field transition and implementation. |
