Practice question

What is the purpose of conducting a benefit-cost analysis (BCA) for a highway safety project?

To determine the total number of employees needed for the project
To compare the expected safety benefits (crash reductions valued in dollars) against the costs of implementing the countermeasure, enabling rational resource allocation
To calculate the tax revenue generated by a highway project
To determine the weight capacity of a bridge

Answer: B — To compare the expected safety benefits (crash reductions valued in dollars) against the costs of implementing the countermeasure, enabling rational resource allocation

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