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Multimodal Tradeoffs Workshop

Figure 1.1 Generalized Framework for a Tradeoff Analysis

This graphic describes a process for making multimodal tradeoff decisions. Various program areas with individual objectives and criteria are arrayed horizontally. The horizontal alignment shows program tradeoff areas. Vertical arrows indicate selecting relevant criteria for the program areas. Program areas include: Modes (highway, transit, ferry, aviation, etc.), Agency functions (construction, maintenance, admin., etc.), User groups(commuters, tourists, shippers, etc.), Geographic areas (districts, urban, rural, etc.), Key travel corridors,(intercity, intermodal, etc., Broad program goals (preservation, mobility, safety, etc.)


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