How are scans documented?
An initial summary of scan findings (30-day executive summary), that concisely documents what the scan team observed, is prepared within 30 days after the conclusion of the scan. The executive summary is also is the first attempt to develop an implementation plan. With the 30-day executive summary, each team develops a powerpoint presentation that is used at workshops, conferences, and symposiums around the country. Scan study findings are compiled into a full scan report. Reports serve as valuable tools to inform the domestic highway community about innovative foreign transportation technology and methods. The report facilitator is responsible for drafting the scan report in coordination with team members. The full report is coordinated with our foreign hosting agencies, edited, formatted, printed, posted on the Web, and distributed throughout the transportation community. The report development process takes approximately 9 months to complete.
