Strategic Planning & Implementation Flashcards

Which data source is MOST useful for identifying routing inefficiencies during strategic planning?

Answer: GPS/telematics ride-time and mileage data

Telematics data shows actual miles, times, and idle periods, which reveals inefficient routes.

To gain board approval for a strategic initiative, a transportation director should present:

Answer: Data-supported justification with costs, benefits, and alignment to district goals

Boards decide on evidence that shows costs, benefits, and fit with district priorities.

Aligning the transportation strategic plan with the district's overall strategic plan ensures that:

Answer: Transportation priorities support broader district objectives such as attendance and student achievement

Alignment keeps department efforts supporting the district's larger mission.

Which of the following is a LAGGING indicator of safety performance?

Answer: Number of preventable accidents last year

Accident counts measure outcomes after the fact, which makes them lagging indicators.

A strategic goal to reduce student ride times may conflict with a goal to:

Answer: Reduce the number of buses and operating costs

Shorter ride times often need more buses, which works against cost-reduction goals.

After implementing a new initiative, what is the purpose of a post-implementation review?

Answer: To evaluate results against objectives and capture lessons learned

The review checks whether objectives were met and records lessons for future projects.

Which risk management step comes immediately after identifying potential risks in a strategic plan?

Answer: Assessing the likelihood and impact of each risk

After identifying risks, planners assess probability and severity to set priorities for mitigation.