Abstract
The manual is divided into 3 parts: 1) the procedural guide introduces the approach recommended for planning and programming low-cost transportation improvements. Presents a design approach to project planning and development and discusses some key issues in the analysis and evaluation of proposed projects. 2) the reference handbook contains tables, guidelines, information sheets, and other aids compiled to assist project planners and engineers in identifying, screening, analyzing, and evaluating tsm actions. 3) five case studies are presented that show how the recommended approach to project planning and program development can be adapted to different situations.