B Assess secondary responses to climate change impacts and adaptation actions. Research is needed to assess the demographic responses to climate change, land use interactions, and secondary and national economic impacts. This research should specifically consider the equity implications of shifts in climate, as well as of different adaptation options. Lead agencies: DOT, EPA B Exploit new technology for climate adaptation planning. The potential of advanced technologies, including satellite-based data, geospatial tools capable of integrated multiple layers of data and model outputs, and visioning and scenario-planning software, should be further developed to assist both scientific analysis and transportation decision making. Lead agencies: USGS, NASA, DOT
B Develop real-time monitoring capabilities. Federal and other research programs should develop monitoring technologies that provide advance warning of impending infrastructure failures due to weather/climate. Lead agencies: DOT, NOAA
4.2.2 Transportation Planning Processes Enhanced transportation planning processes and new tools are needed to better address the range of potential climate futures and resulting implications for the built and natural environments. Improvements are needed both in accessing and incorporating climate data and projections into existing scenario planning and decision-making processes, assessing risk, prioritizing investments, and assessing the range of potential options to build resilience. New, integrated metrics are required
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