摘要: |
This report documents an investigation into the transportation project development process in the context of the implementation of bus rapid transit systems on the State Highway System as well as being part of the Federal New Starts Project Planning and Development Program. This setting brings together two traditionally separate types of transportation implementation projects: the traditional highway construction project and implementation of a public transportation project. The focus of the project was on two sometimes differing Project Development Procedures--State and Federal--both of which must at times be followed. Because of such differences, conflicts can arise and contribute to the use of resources that might not otherwise be employed potentially resulting in implementation delays. An investigation of site-specific bus rapid transit projects both within California and out-of-state was conducted, which led to the development of recommendations to help mitigate the impact of having to follow multiple sets of Project Development Procedures for a single bus rapid transit project and to help implement it more efficiently. |