Vulnerability Assessment and Adaption Framework, 3rd Edition

Developer/Partners: FHWA (2017)

Relevant Hazard/Threat(s): Natural hazards

Intent: Manual to help transportation agencies and their partners assess the vulnerability of transportation infrastructure and systems to extreme weather and climate effects. It also can help agencies integrate climate adaptation considerations into transportation decision-making.

The Framework provides an in-depth and structured process for conducting a vulnerability assessment. The information presented in the Framework is geared toward State departments of transportation (DOTs), metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and other agencies involved in planning, building, maintaining, or operating transportation infrastructure. The Framework describes the seven primary steps involved in conducting a vulnerability assessment. For each step the Framework features examples from assessments conducted nationwide between 2010 and 2017 and includes links to related resources that practitioners can access for additional information.

Inputs: N/A
Outputs: A better understanding of the systems vulnerabilities through case study examples and a checklist

Very specifically tailored to vulnerability to known climate hazards