Because many interests with diverse points of view and goals are represented in the process of planning and delivering highway capacity, finding the most appropriate solutions is inherently difficult. Transportation for Communities-Advancing Projects through Partnerships, or TCAPP, is a web-based resource for planning, programming, and developing highway capacity enhancement projects that may range from operational improvements to widening to new construction. Available at http://www.transportationforcommunities.com, TCAPP provides a systematic approach for bringing multiple partners and stakeholders to the table to integrate environmental, economic, freight, financial, smart growth, operational, and community concerns. Systematic collaboration can facilitate the planning of capacity enhancement projects, pleasing stakeholders and accelerating the planning process. This project brief describes the components and implementation of TCAPP. (Author/publisher)
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