PART IV: Summary of Comments - SCOR/RAC

PART IV: Summary of Comments17-May-10Reviewer Comments Distribution of Ratings■ Same as B-22■ [Rating: 5] The topic is a high priority, supporting Safety and Livability goals. Snow/maintenance and ADA issuesshould be considered in the project scope. Since the research objective focuses on compiling existing information into amore useful form rather than original research, we recommend that the problem statement be reworked and the budget beadjusted to $300,000. Note: B-22 and G-32 are duplicates.Research Advisory Committee■ Same as B-22. Which we also gave a score of 2.■ This research proposes to address a means of prioritizing needs, which has been an issue in identifying funding forpedestrian improvements. Some of the objects of the study are unclear, such as the ownership of pedestrian issues.■ Interested in alternative approaches to pedestrian accommodation. (Design)■ This is the same problem statement as B-22.■ This is a duplicate of B-22■ Yes, there is a need for research for the problem title. This is of nationwide interest.Item #83:B-11Integrating Existing and Emerging Transportation DataCollection Activities to Maximize Analytical Capacity(17)(46)NR 0 1 2 3 4 5SCOR 2 1 3 7 3 1RAC 3 5 5 14 11 7 4Standing Committee on Research■ Concept has merit, but this is way too broad and unfocused in its current form. Problem statement should be narroweddown so that something specific can be achieved. Making progress on this topic would be a great and much neededcontribution. It is unfortunate that the RNS is not effective. A focused RNS could be rated 5, but this RNS is perhapsbest left not rated.■ The submitter's response is essentially the problem statement with an increase in cost.■ Doesn't appear to be feasible within the timeframe and resources requested. A more detailed literature review is needed.Refine the scope.■ Although it would be valuable to integrate these data, there are many political and privacy issues that will make it verydifficult. Too expensive for possible outcome.■ AASHTO and TMG cover this■ [Rating: 2] The problem description reflects the general need, but the overall problem statement lacks clear direction andproducts. This would leave the project panel to decide the direction of $750K.Research Advisory Committee■ This research proposal is useful to larger markets.■ Bringing together traditional and emerging data collection and analysis activities could benefit our processes.■ Greater progress would be made through a cooperative effort among state agencies rather than a national toolboxapproach.■ There is a strong need and great potential benefits to optimizing and leveraging use of data sources within organizationsand between organizations. I agree with the review comments from FHWA, beginning with a synthesis anddocumentation of best practices would best launch the project. I agree with NCHRP that privacy issues can be a separateIV-60