Cost-Benefit Methodology

2005PDFTech ReportFHWA-HOP-05-060Freight trafficBenefit cost analysisProject managementIntelligent transportation systemsTransportation planningCost benefit methodologyIntermodal freightEvaluation/program assessmentInstitutional issuesResearch and developmentBenefitsMobilityProductivitySecurityThroughputTimeSupply chain performanceFreight movementFreight technologyUnited StatesUnited States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Freight Management and OperationsUnited States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Freight Management and OperationsButler, RandyIntelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office;Federal Highway AdministrationRecognizing the need for evaluation tools to sift through technology options, FHWA is developing the Cost-Benefit Methodology (CBM) framework. The framework is aimed at giving decisionmakers the information and tools needed to invest wisely and prioritize future projects.75