DMDU Book Club
Planning for Uncertain Transportation Futures: Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Emerging Technologies, and Adaptive Transport Planning
Three of the paper’s authors—Devon McAslan, Lisa Kenney, and Farah Najar Arevalo—joined us for a discussion on their Adaptive Transportation Planning framework. Their paper outlines how uncertainty planning and policy actions can be structured into three key approaches: Anticipatory Governance, Responsible Innovation, and Long-Range Planning. This framework helps MPOs better understand and organize responses to deep uncertainty.
FHWA Report: Transportation for Uncertain Times
🌐 The Idea:
Marty Milkovits and Flavia Tsang led a 'book club' of sorts, with the focus on delving into the Federal Highway Administration's Transportation Planning for Uncertain Times. We used the report's framing to discuss methods and tools for decision-making under deep uncertainty (DMDU) and then reconnect on a regular basis to share experiences.
🤝Why a Book Club?
This informal and collaborative setting provides us with the opportunity to: A) Share experiences implementing DMDU strategies in our agencies (or for our clients). B) Brainstorm ideas collectively. C) Develop additional materials that could assist others on a similar path. D) Foster a supportive community focused on advancing DMDU practices.
🧠What to Expect:
The format is flexible, with discussions ranging from the practical application of the FHWA report to identifying potential gaps, and creating materials to support the broader community.
Book Club Structure and Timing