New Method Prioritizes Critical Highway Infrastructures for National Resilience
The report summarizes a study on assessing and managing risks to critical highway infrastructures. The researchers aimed to develop methods for analyzing risks at both the system and asset levels. They prioritized infrastructures based on their potential impact and need for management actions. By evaluating attributes like resilience and security, they identified the most critical infrastructures. Case studies on Virginia Department of Transportation sites were conducted to determine specific risks and vulnerabilities. A computer tool was developed to assist facility managers in risk assessment and management. The findings can guide policy implementation for similar assets and facilitate knowledge transfer to other critical infrastructures.