Research Theme: Scenario Planning
Scenario Planning

Definition: Examining the use of scenario planning methods and their outcomes
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- Employing Scenario Planning to Inform Internal Target-Setting at MassDOT and the MBTA
A presentation on MassDOT and MBTA’s use of scenario planning to develop their Capital Investment Plan (CIP).
- Foresight: Informing Transportation’s Future (NCHRP Report 750 Series)
The introduction to a series of reports produced by the NCHRP to help state DOTs understand scenario planning and the types of future scenarios that they may have to prepare for.
- What’s Driving All This Change? Climate Change
An overview of major climate change phenomena and how it relates to transportation scenario planning.
- Using Scenario Planning to Prepare for the Future–Washington State Case Study
Overview of scenario planning in freight systems and how it was used in a freight scenario planning workshop in Washington State.
- What’s Driving All This Change? Socio-Demographics
Overview of major demographic shifts in the US
- The Innovative MPO
This guidebook gives direction to the development of innovative practices at metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs).
- Examining the Effects of Transportation Governance on Infrastructure Adaptation to Climate Change
This report brings together the findings from several projects that seek a better understanding of the factors that influence decision-making in relation to adaptation to climate change.