Climate Change Adaptation Peer Exchanges Comprehensive Report: The Role of State Departments of Transportation and Metropolitan Planning Organizations in Climate Change Adaptation. Summary of Three Peer Exchanges Held 2011–2012.

摘要

Between April 2011 and May 2012, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) convened three peer exchanges on the role of State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) in climate change adaptation. The purpose of the peer exchanges was to facilitate an exchange of ideas among transportation officials regarding strategies to assess and reduce the vulnerability of their transportation assets and services to projected changes in climate. Since the projected changes in climate and agency objectives differed by region, FHWA tailored each exchange to the region’s needs. However, there were similarities among the exchanges. For example, all three exchanges discussed climate change vulnerability assessment, the need for increased collaboration, and communication strategies. The format of these peer exchanges alternated presentations from participants with facilitated group discussions. The small group size and the informal atmosphere allowed for easy information sharing and capacity building among peers.