Course Description:
This workshop introduces core engineering economics principles tailored to transportation infrastructure planning and investment. It equips participants with the economic evaluation tools necessary for data-driven decision-making in public works and transportation projects.

**This course is the prerequisite for Public Works Program Administration & Infrastructure Investment Analytics**

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain fundamental economic concepts relevant to transportation infrastructure
2. Apply time value of money principles to evaluate projects
3. Use benefit-cost analysis to compare project alternatives
4. Integrate risk and uncertainty into economic decision-making
5. Lay the groundwork for advanced investment analytics in public works program delivery

Intended Audience:
Transportation and civil engineers, public works and infrastructure planners, asset management professionals, graduate students in transportation engineering or planning, local/state/federal agency staff

Pre-Requisites: 
None

Credits: 
6.5 PDH; CPWM 6.5 Management Contact Hours applied for

Instructor: 
John McFadden, PhD, PE – PE Services, LLC

Sponsor: 
This workshop is sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration and New Jersey Department of Transportation through the New Jersey Local Technical Assistance Program.

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