METHODS OF COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS FOR HIGHWAY PROJECTS

摘要: This synthesis presents a brief overview of the traditional economic-analysis methods that have been used in analysis highway engineering alternatives. Then, because earliest work cost-effectiveness as structured methodology was Defense Department, three basic criteria commonly by military are presented: maximize net benefits; minimize amount resources required; and level service. Data from more than 40 states assembled to: compare different personnel using determine which most innovative; develop format will assist selecting method to set priorities make decisions regarding variety programs or projects. The reported categorized follows: (1) systems packages; (2) sufficiency-rating-based (3) standard benefit/cost analysis; (4) pavement management systems; (5) operations measures; (6) construction (7) maintenance (8) private investment cost-effctiveness measures. Examples each categories presented show how category could be very useful operating practices every state DOT department.