The research team used a variety of methods to investigate the various approaches for adding capacity to the Capital Beltway and the use of PPP agreements for delivering new highway infrastructure in both Virginia and Maryland. The research team reviewed applicable literature and interviewed over a dozen stakeholders, including past and current government leaders, transportation officials, legal experts, and various other stakeholders.
This section outlines the three research questions the team set out to answer during the project. It also provides a description of research methods the process the team used to collect relevant data that ultimately led to the substance and conclusion of this report, and the challenges faced in carrying out its task.