ALLOCATION AND APPORTIONMENT OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY FUNDS: A PROPOSED METHODOLOGY

A rational method (for use by decision makers) has been developed for a distribution of Federal highway funds based on goals and related objectives that will achieve an equitable, effective and efficient national highway program. Computer programs have been developed to permit the application of the methodology to the base data for numerous alternatives. The goals which influenced the development of the methodology are related to: functional classification and benefits/costs; needs and priority; levels of service; grant-in-aid; and other national interests. Study procedures and concepts are detailed, as well as the allocation methodology, and applications of the methodology. The implementation of change is discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

  341 National Press Building
  Washington, DC  United States  20004
• Authors:
  • Granum, J O
  • Rankin, W W
• Conference:
  • American Assn of State Hwy & Transp Office Proc
• Publication Date: 1972

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 80-94

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Benefit cost analysis; Civil engineering; Classification; Computer programs; Decision making; Federal government; Functional analysis; Highways; Methodology; Needs assessment; Strategic planning; Transportation operations
• Uncontrolled Terms: Fund allocations; Highway classification
• Geographic Terms: France; United States
• Old TRIS Terms: Transportation administration
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00084412
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 7 1975 12:00AM