Description:
This guide is intended for project managers who oversee the evaluation of traffic safety programs. It describes the benefits of evaluation and provides an overview of the steps involved. The guide includes case examples to illustrate the described concepts and discusses what to look for when hiring a professional evaluator for large or complex evaluations. Specifically, it covers what type of evaluation is reasonable for different programs, how to maximize the success an evaluation, and where to go for help. The guide also includes a glossary of basic evaluation terms and a resources section. The resources section is divided into two sub-sections, 1) Program and Countermeasure Selection Guides, and 2) Detailed Evaluation Guides.
Tool Type:
Application Guide
Owner Source:
federal
Sponsor/Owner:
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Published:
Availability:
The tool is available free of charge at the following link: The Art of Appropriate Evaluation.
Disclaimer:
This information is disseminated under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Transportation in the interest of information exchange. The U.S. Government assumes no liability for the use of the information contained herein. This information does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. The U.S. Government does not endorse products or manufacturers. Trademarks or manufacturer's names appear in this information only because they are considered essential to the objective of this publication.
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations, and translations thereof, expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Federal Highway Administration.