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