This review was performed at the request of Washington State DOT (WSDOT) to assess its sustainability efforts. SSTI convened a panel of experts that included people who have led transformative initiatives as heads of state DOTs. The panel combined practical and academic thinking. The expert panel reviewed background materials on WSDOT’s efforts and then interviewed stakeholders with varying perspectives on WSDOT’s work, including WSDOT staff; personnel from other state, federal, and local entities; and representatives from the not-for-profit sector. Intended as a peer review rather than an audit, the expert panel members brought their knowledge of transportation policy and trends to bear in assessing where WSDOT has succeeded and how its sustainability efforts could be strengthened.
Best Practices
Road Pricing: Public Perceptions and Program Development (NCHRP Report 686, 2011)
This report describes road pricing concepts and discusses their potential effectiveness and applicability. It also provides guidelines for project planning and integrating pricing into regional and state planning processes, and for communicating strategies and engaging …
California S.B. 375 (CARB, n.d.)
CA’s S.B. 375 is the strongest state statute on reducing carbon from transportation by requiring local governments to rein in sprawl. Read more here.
Performance Measures Report for Bridges (PennDOT, 2010)
PennDOT produces performance measures reports similar to this statewide version, tailored to each MPO in the state to aid them in managing their assets. Also see PennDOT’s Performance Measures Annual Report for Pavements. Download 2010 …
Roadway Lighting Curfew Implementation Plan (RIDOT, 2010)
Action plan for implementing a roadway lighting curfew in Rhode Island during early morning hours, when traffic volumes are lowest, as a cost-saving measure. Download Curfew Implementation Plan
Infrastructure Master Plan Guide (DelDOT, 2009)
A concise guide to the infrastructure planning process. Download Infrastructure Guide
Smart Transportation Guidebook (PennDOT, 2008)
How-to produced by a leading smart-transportation state DOT. Find the guidebook here.