The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has increased transportation investments and accountability in reaching broad goals, such as carbon reduction, safety, and accessibility. Those tasked with accomplishing these goals must assess their programs and investments. TRB hosted a webinar on Monday, September 9, 2024 that shared effective practices by transportation agencies to assess the effectiveness of investments and performance-based planning practices. Programs like Virginia’s SMART SCALE and the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Accelerating Innovative Mobility (AIM) and Integrated Mobility Innovation (IMI) are structured to meet overarching goals while leveraging data and evaluation. Presenters reflected on their progress in measuring the range of outcomes of their programs, highlight innovative methods, and discuss lessons learned.

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Standing Technical Committee on Performance Management.

The slides are linked in the meeting materials. View the recorded webinar below.

Webinar agenda and presenters

1. Outcomes of the AIM and IMI programs – Justin John, FTA

2. Assessing performance of completed SMART SCALE projects – Margie Ray, Virginia Department of Transportation

3. Moving the needle: Connecting outputs to equitable outcomes in Seattle – Samuel Marshall, Seattle Department of Transportation

4. Question and answer session moderated by Peter Rafferty, Cambridge Systematics

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants can:

1. Establish processes to measure the effectiveness of programs and investments at achieving goals

2. Incorporate a range of outcome areas into assessment frameworks

3. Address challenges associated with assessing program outcomes

Professional Development Hours

This webinar was delivered as a scheduled – e-learning live event and is categorized within RCEP as Technical, Health and Safety.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.

American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits

This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.