three-dimensional

four-dimensional

augmented reality

Caltrans

California Department of Transportation

DOT

Department of Transportation

EAU

Environmental Analysis Unit

EDC

Every Day Counts

FHWA

Federal Highway Administration

GIS

geographic information system

MDOT

Michigan Department of Transportation

NCDOT

North Carolina Department of Transportation

NCHRP

National Cooperative Highway Research Program

NDOT

Nevada Department of Transportation

NEPA

National Environmental Policy Act

PennDOT

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Public Involvement

PIO

Public Involvement and Hearings Officer

quick response

UDOT

Utah Department of Transportation

VDOT

Virginia Department of Transportation

virtual reality

Visualization for Public Involvement
2024

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Visualization methods have long been integral to the public involvement process for transportation planning and project development. From well-established methods such as conceptual sketches or photo simulations to the latest immersive technologies, state departments of transportation (DOTs) recognize that visualizations can significantly increase public understanding of a project's appearance and physical impacts. Emerging methods such as interactive three-dimensional environments, virtual reality, and augmented reality can dramatically enhance public understanding of transportation options and design concepts.

NCHRP Synthesis 632: Visualization for Public Involvement, from TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program, documents state DOT practices of visualization for public involvement throughout the life cycle of plans, programs, and projects.

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86 pages · 8.5 x 11 · paperback
ISBN Paperback: 0-309-70998-9
ISBN Ebook: 0-309-72341-8
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/27882

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Front Matter i-x
Summary 1-3
1 Introduction and Background 4-6
2 Literature Review 7-12
3 State of the Practice 13-21
4 Case Examples 22-41
5 Summary of Findings 42-45
References 46-47
Glossary 48-48
Abbreviations 49-49
Appendix A: Survey Instrument 50-55
Appendix B: Survey Responses 56-71
Appendix C: Case Example Interview Outline 72-73
Appendix D: Visualization Example Source Links 74-76

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