27 CAR § 95-405 – Define performance measures

(a) The performance measures for the operational analysis should be discussed and defined during early coordination.
(b) The performance measures can influence the scope of the analysis and the choice of analysis tools, and should relate to the purpose and need of the proposed project, i.e., reducing the queue at an existing nearby off-ramp, improving the LOS at adjacent interchanges, etc.
(c) For the performance measures to be useful, they must ultimately provide information that can be used to make investment and management decisions.
(d) Since every proposal is unique and rarely requires the same level of analysis to make an informed decision, it is up to the proposing entity to establish the appropriate performance measures for the proposal.
(e) Interpretation of the performance measures to distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable traffic operations is also the responsibility of the proposing entity.