June 12, 2012

Outline of the User’s GuidePresentation to STIP Stakeholder Committee

Objective of this Presentation

Provide an overview of the composition of the Mosaic user’s guide :

1. What does the user’s guide look like?2. What will it be used for?3. Outline the key “chapters” or modules of the guide4. Present the timeline for the guide’s development

Overview of the User’s Guide

• Web-based guide• Modules for

– Learn– Browse– Score

• Audience is users of the tool• Tool itself is a downloadable

spreadsheet located on the website

Mosaic’s User Guide Could Look Like This…

Or Like This…

A Website Has Many Benefits

1. A more common way for users to receive information now than printed material

2. Easy to access, and to update3. Easy to share experiences with other

users and the Mosaic team4. Expandable

Timeline for User’s Guide Development

June July August September

Finalize contract with web development firm

Prepare content

Prepare draft website

Revise website

Finalize website, go “live”

The Organization of the User’s Guide

Learn Browse Score

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Background

Chapter 3: The Tool

a.Mosaic and the planning processb.What to do before engaging Mosaicc.Engaging Mosaicd.Interpreting results

Download Spreadsheet Tool

Chapter 4: Frequently Asked

Questions

Tab 1: Learn

Objective of Tab 1: Learn

• Provides the new user with a basic understanding of Mosaic– What is it?– What are the benefits of using it?– Who are its most common users?– What are its key principles?

• Tab 1 - Learn has two chapters– Chapter 1: Introduction– Chapter 2: Background

Chapter 1: Introduction

• Key Points of Chapter 1– Mosaic is not a new planning process, but rather a new

TOOL to support Oregon’s planning process

– Mosaic makes tradeoffs between decisions more explicit

– Mosaic monetizes wherever possible, but also makes use of non-monetizable data in the decision-making process

– Mosaic helps obtain the most value out of limited resources

Chapter 1: Introduction

• Chapter 1 Content– What is Mosaic?

– How does Mosaic support value and cost informed decisions?

– How will Mosaic be used to support decision-making?

Chapter 2: Background

• Chapter 2 Key Points– Mosaic was originally called Least Cost Planning

– Least Cost Planning’s origin lies in the electric utility industry

– There is no one way to do Least Cost Planning, but there are key principles and attribute that guide its use

Chapter 2: Background

• Chapter 2 Content– Origins in the electric utility industry

– Application of Mosaic to transportation

– Key principles of Mosaic

– Key attributes of Mosaic

Tab 2: Browse

Objective of Tab 2: Browse

• Shows, through descriptions and examples, how to use Mosaic

• Provides detail before users begin to use Mosaic– Some users will stay at the higher “step-by-step” descriptions

before diving in– Other users will drill down to the technical appendices that

describe the methods used in the development of each specific indicator

• By the time they are finished with Tab 2, users should feel ready to begin working with Mosaic

• While using Mosaic, it is expected that users will refer back to Tab 2 material

Chapter 3: The Tool

• Key elements of Chapter 3– How does Mosaic fit into the transportation planning

process?

– What to do before engaging Mosaic

– Engaging Mosaic (six main steps)1. Identify bundles of actions2. Establish the framework3. Weight the MODA indicators with stakeholders4. Populate the tool5. Interpret the results6. Use the results to make decisions

• Step 1: Identify Needs and Opportunities• Step 2: Develop and Evaluate Solutions• Step 3: Make Recommendations• Step 4: Create and Adopt the Plan

How Mosaic Fits into the Planning Process

Before Engaging Mosaic

• Understand existing conditions• Identify the study area, its needs and opportunities• Ensure the travel demand forecasting tool and GIS

databases are ready for use• Develop an inclusive stakeholder process

ENGAGING MOSAIC

Step 1: Identify Bundles of Actions

• A suite of individual investments and/or programs• Sometimes with a distinguishing, common theme,

e.g., “transit-oriented, ITS-oriented, highway capacity-oriented”

• Including both supply- and demand-side options, e.g., a new bicycle path and a bicycle education program

ENGAGING MOSAIC

Step 2: Learn the Framework

GENERAL INDICATORS SPECIFIC INDICATORS

Travel Time Travel TimeHours of Congestion

Quality of Service Reliability – Recurring congestionReliability – Non-recurring congestion

Out of Pocket Costs User CostsTravel Characteristics Mode Split

VMT / Capita

MOBILITY

ENGAGING MOSAIC

Step 3: Weight the MODA Indicators

ENGAGING MOSAIC

Step 4: Populate the Tool

Make into legible editable table

Projects

1 2 3

Capital Cost (1,000$) 1,680,000 12,000,000 35,000,000

Mid-Point Construction (yr) 2017 2020 2023

Year Open (yr) 2019 2022 2025

Useful Life (yr) 40 50 75

Salvage Value (1,000$) 1,000,000 4,000,000 12,000,000

Ext. Construction Costs (1,000$) 0 0 0

Remember, Mosaic

comes together over time

ENGAGING MOSAIC

Step 5: Interpret the Results Using BCA

MOST LIKELY BCA OUTCOMES(In Millions of 2012 Dollars, unless specified

otherwise)

Specific Indicator

Bundle of actionsHighway Emphasis

Rail/Freight Emphasis

Transit & Pricing

Total Monetized Benefits $23.6 $28.5 $58.9

Travel Time Savings MO.1 $17.0 $15.0 $8.0

Monetary Value of Reliability Improvements MO.2 $5.0 $4.0 $7.0

Life-cycle CO2e Emission Cost Savings ES.3 -$1.4 -$0.8 $2.3

Total Bundle Costs $26.2 $25.9 $25.6

Total Capital Costs FT.1 $10.5 $15.5 $9.0

Other Life-Cycle Costs FT.2 $15.7 $10.4 $16.6

Net Present Value -$2.6 $2.6 $33.3

Benefit/Cost Ratio 0.9 1.1 2.3

Internal Rate of Return, % 3.8% 7.2% 15.3%

Step 5: Interpret the Results Using MODA

ENGAGING MOSAIC

Step 5: Interpret the Results (Comparison Process)

Value informed by stakeholders

Value measured in dollars

Decision

Step 6: Use the Results to Make Decisions

Tab 3: Score

Step 3: Score

• Decision-makers see the results of each bundle of action and how each bundle “scores” for each category.

• The results allow decision-makers to discuss the tradeoffs between bundles of actions more explicitly.

• Mosaic informs decision makers; Mosaic results do not dictate decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions…

• The FAQ section can be expanded over time

• Sample topics:– When should/ shouldn‘t Mosaic be used?– What do I do if I don’t have a travel demand

model?– How can I ensure transparency?– What constitutes a “valid” analysis?

Timeline for User’s Guide Development

June July August September

Finalize contract with web development firm

Prepare content

Prepare draft website

Revise website

Finalize website, go “live”

Questions and Discussion

June 12, 2012