SUMO - Eltis

6. Formulating targets using the
SUMO analysis levels
6.1 SETTING TARGETS AT THE DIFFERENT LEVELS
Evaluation in accordance with SUMO analysis levels permits project monitoring both
during and after the project and offers an opportunity to compare projects with each
other.
Based on the overall goals for the project, detailed targets are defined for the different
analysis levels. These targets should be realistic, measurable and time-limited.
Sometimes it can be easier to formulate targets for the different analysis levels in reverse,
based on the system effect goals for the project. As previously stated, it is not always
applicable or desirable to use all levels for monitoring and evaluation of a project.
The table that is drawn up at the outset of the project with formulated targets for the
different analysis levels can later be used as a template for monitoring. By adding the
most important results to this during the project a clear summary of how far the project
has progressed and of the results achieved is obtained.
Figure 6.1 shows examples of targets for the different analysis levels in the Test Traveller
project. We have consciously chosen to formulate targets for each level. However, it is
more common to choose one or a couple of levels where it seems most relevant to have
targets. At the project planning stage, it is important to have thought through all levels
to find the most interesting levels for each individual project. Further examples are presented
in the Appendix.
sumo – System for Evaluation of Mobility Projects
FORMULATING TARGETS
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