Investment Prioritization Methods for Low-Volume Roads (NCHRP Synthesis 521)
This report documents current practices used by transportation agencies to make investment decisions about low-volume roads. Current transportation asset management practices for low-volume roads typically use asset condition, traffic, and safety metrics to prioritize investment decisions for preservation, maintenance, repair, and replacement projects. However, these metrics do not fully measure the significant value for the wider economy and society that low-volume roads can provide.
Infrastructure Assets: Bridge, Highway Assets, Pavement
Resource Types: Research Report
Capabilities: Communication, Tools & Technology
Management Processes: Performance Reporting & Communication, Resource Allocation