Supplemental Performance Objectives

In addition to these "core" measures, task forces in the original New Visions effort developed "supplemental" performance measures to enhance the illustration of the costs and benefits of alternative strategies. Four task forces created such "supplemental" measures: Transit Futures, Goods Movement, Infrastructure, and Special Transportation Needs. These measures are briefly discussed in the Technical Appendix to the New Visions Workbook. Very detailed descriptions are included in the Technical Report series. Actions to achieve the desired performance values for supplemental measures are included in the New Visions plan.

Supplemental performance objectives for the transportation system describe more specific, generally facility-related targets. Attaining these very specific objectives will assist the attainment of the broader core performance objectives. Table 4 presents selected supplemental long-range objectives for the Capital District's transportation system.

Both the objectives for the core performance measures and those for the supplemental measures are achievable, despite current trends. Achieving these objectives and delivering on the system goals will require a high degree of cooperation, innovation and commitment. With success, the Capital District's transportation system will be one of the region's strongest assets in assuring continued economic health and a high quality of life.

Table 4: Performance Objectives for Selected Supplemental Measures

		Current Condition	2021 Performance Objective	Change 1996 to 2021
InfRastructure
HIGHWAY	Max % of Interstate roads in poor condition	5%	0%	üüüü
	Max. % of other NHS roads in poor condition	12%	< 5%	üüüü
	Max. % of other principal arterials in poor condition	15%	< 10%	üüü
	Max. % of other federal-aid roads in poor condition	17%	< 12%	üüü
	Max. % of local (non federal-aid) roads in poor condition	9%	< 15%	See note 1
	Max % of all roads in poor or fair condition	22%	< 20%	ü
	% of busiest 400 intersections that accommodate the mobility-impaired	0-5%	80-100%	üüüü
	% of highway signs meeting visibility standards	0-5%	80-100%	üüüü
	% reduction of high speed Amtrak grade crossings		100%	üüüü
	% reduction of freight main line grade crossings		> 25%	üüü
	% reduction of vertical, horizontal and load restrictions on NHS and high-truck state routes		80-100%	üüüü
	Lane-miles of state road reconstructed for multi-modal accommodation		550	üüüü
	Lane-miles of non-state road reconstruction for multi-modal accommodation		550	üüüü
	Center-line miles with full bicycle accommodation		> 353	üüüü
	Centerline miles of system with Intelligent Transportation System features (smart signals, message signs, incident management, etc…)		260	üüüü
BRIDGE	Max. % of state bridges rated deficient	38%	<20%	üüüü
	Max. % of local bridge rated deficient	42%	<20%	üüüü
	Max. % of all bridges rate seriously deficient		0%	üüüü
	% reduction of vertical restrictions on bridges over freight main lines		80-100%	üüüü
TRANSIT	% of equipment that is over age	0%	0%	üüüü
	% of fleet that is wheelchair accessible	12%	100%	üüüü
	Number of shelters at human service facilities	12	All	üüüü
Service
TRANSIT	% of service that is wheelchair accessible	7	100%	üüüü
HUMAN SERVICE	Number of agencies coordinating service	7	all	üüüü
üüüü	Positive impact greater than 50%, 2015 relative to 1996.	Notes: 1. While 15% poor is defined as acceptable, forecasts indicated that current conditions could generally be maintained.
üüü	Positive impact between 20% and 50%.
üü	Positive impact between 10% and 20%.
ü	Positive Impact less than 10% or not quantified.
	Negligible impact expected.