Advanced Economic Support-2021
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-20-0066
Project Abstract:
Provides oncall support from an economist to provide surge capacity analysis of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) proposed rulemakings when the volume of regulatory analysis requests exceeds bandwidth to address them in a timely manner. Also, provides selected, limited exploratory economic research before investing in full economic studies or models.
Project Status:
Active
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$740,540.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
Yes
FHWA Program Area:
- Policy
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Policy / Policy Analysis and Global Outreach
FHWA Activity:
- Data and Analysis
Project Outputs:
- Oncall economic staff support for surge capacity
- Selected, limited exploratory economic research
Project Outcomes/Impact:
While the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) provides support for the majority of FHWA regulatory impact analyses, at times they are unable to adjust their staffing resources fast enough to adequately address the needs of the Office of Chief Counsel and FHWA program offices. The surge capacity enabled by this project provides FHWA with the flexibility to juggle multiple rulemakings under tight deadlines. The project also frees up time for staff economists to support other departmental initiatives including benefit-cost analysis reviews and enables low-cost exploration of potential policy studies before investing in a full research program.
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
Team:
Investment and Economic Analysis Team
Office:
Office of Transportation Policy Studies
Office Code:
HPTS-30
Management Organizations
Sponsor Organization
Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Policy and Governmental Affairs
Contact Role:
Sponsor
Contact:
Managing Organization
Organization Role:
Program Management
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Policy and Governmental Affairs - Office of Transportation Policy Studies
Contact Role:
Program Manager
Contact:
Performing Organization
Organization Role:
Project Lead Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Policy and Governmental Affairs - Office of Transportation Policy Studies
Contact Role:
Project Lead
Contact: