September 17, 2010 TASK 1: Sustainability Data Collection and Evaluation Tool Assignment CTE will develop an initial inventory of NCDOT practices that reflect the working definition and triple bottom line goals established by the Working Group. The initial inventory will solicit information via a questionnaire from top managers throughout the department. The purpose of the initial inventory is to establish a baseline of current practices to build awareness of the importance of sustainability; begin the foundation for the development of an on‐going data collection tool, and to inform the purpose and outcomes of future department workshop to review current practices and stimulate new ideas reflective of sustainable outcomes. Working Definition: Sustainability is meeting our present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. A sustainable transportation system enables robust economic growth, improved quality of life for all citizens while preserving our natural and cultural resources. Our sustainability goals focus on this triple bottom line: Deliver a sustainable, high‐performance transportation system in support of a robust economy by first optimizing existing infrastructure, then reshaping demand, and lastly expanding judiciously. 2. Enhance quality of life by integrating transportation with the built environment by incorporating a broad range of options, including context sensitive solutions, land use policy, and diversified mode choice. 3. Embrace environmental stewardship as a preeminent approach to delivering transportation services that preserve our natural and cultural resources and result in a zero carbon footprint. 1.
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Develop a questionnaire to collect initial practices reflective of sustainable principles (triple bottom line goals), review questionnaire with workgroup. September 13th through October 1st. Determine the best venue to distribute and collect responses (survey monkey, pdf fillable format, etc.) September 13th through September 22nd Distribute questionnaire and track responses. Follow up (emails and phone calls) with respondents to get a high rate of responses. October 4th through 22nd. Compile, evaluate and organize responses. October 22nd through November 10th Review survey findings with the working group: Week of November 15th or 22nd . Develop the facilitation plan and agenda for NCDOT workshop. Week of November 22nd. . •
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TOTAL TIMEFRAME: September 13th through –November 30th Project Deliverables Consistent with the work schedule as detailed above, the following deliverables will be provided to NCDOT: •
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Survey instrument‐ Questionnaire Compilation of responses and summary report of major findings. Meeting notes from Working Group Discussion Draft Agenda for Workshop with NCDOT staff