Study Schedule

The study is scheduled to span 16 months and is broken down into the following four phases:

Study Initiation (Sept, 2010 - Jan, 2011)

  • Mobilize team and administer the study
  • Develop Purpose and Need statement
  • Initiate public outreach
  • Collect and assess data and information
  • Build models and tools    
    • Travel models, econ impacts models, WEBOT

Initial Development and Evaluation of Concepts (Nov, 2010 - April, 2011)

  • Develop evaluation criteria and MOEs
  • Define range of concepts for consideration
    • Work with committees to develop and refine
  • Evaluate concepts (key MOEs)
  • Recommend and select concepts for further refinement and evaluation

Detailed Screening and Evaluation of Strategies (March, 2011 - August, 2011)

  • Refine evaluation criteria and MOEs
  • Develop packages of complementary strategies for detailed evaluation
  • Detailed evaluation of strategy packages
    • Modeling
    • Account for potential economic development affects
  • Select and prioritize recommendations

Study Finalization (Aug, 2011 - Jan, 2012)

  • Document study process
  • Public review and comment of study report