Performance-Based Practical Design May 29, 2014 Robert Mooney, FHWA-Program Administration

Background – Practical Design Seven States Interviewed

Background – Practical Design “Design-up” approach rather than “Standards-first” Build up facility from existing conditions Engineered solutions (not just checking a box)

Practical Design Example

Background – Practical Design States emphasized renewed focus on purpose and need (not over-building) Eliminate inessential project elements Reduced costs - Deliver greater number of projects than under past conventional approach

Concerns – Practical Design States may overemphasize short-term cost savings without understanding impacts to all users (including non-motorized) May eliminate desired project elements Performance analysis tools not consistently being used to support decisions

Performance-Based Practical Design Build many good projects rather than a few great projects Approach grounded in performance management Considers short and long term goals Addresses both project and system needs

Performance-Based Practical Design Emphasis on planning-level corridor or system performance needs and objectives when planning, scoping and developing individual solutions Can be implemented within the Federal-aid Highway Program regulatory environment by utilizing existing flexibility

Next Steps Collaborate with AASHTO: ◦ Standing Committee on Highways ◦ Subcommittee on Design ◦ Standing Committee on Highway Traffic Safety ◦ Standing Committee on Environment ◦ Standing Committee on Planning ◦ Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering

Next Steps Develop and disseminate informational resources (October 2014): ◦ Briefing Package ◦ Q&As ◦ Case Studies ◦ Web site ◦ Self-Assessment Tool

Next Steps Prepare FHWA staff to assist States who embrace Performance-Based Practical Design (December 2014) ◦ Training ◦ Technical Assistance

Working Group Members Headquarters Jim Hunt, Operations Ray Krammes, Safety Michael Matzke, Infrastructure Robert Mooney, Infrastructure Carolyn Nelson, Planning, Environment, & Realty Harold Peaks, Planning, Environment, & Realty Shari Schaftlein, Planning, Environment, & Realty Mark Swanlund, Infrastructure Division Office John Ballantyne, Kentucky Felix Gonzalez, Missouri Jeff Holm, California Ed Miltner, Idaho Mary Ridgeway, DelMar Resource Center George Merritt, Safety & Design Brooke Struve, Safety & Design Federal Lands Highway John Seabrook, Program Development

Contact Information Robert Mooney, Office of Infrastructure, , Ray Krammes, Office of Safety, ,