Functional analysis results in a unique view of the project. It transforms project elements into functions,
which moves the VE Team mentally away from the original design and takes it toward a functional
concept of the project.
Functions are defined in verb‐noun statements to reduce the needs of the project to their most
elemental level. Identifying the functions of the major design elements of the project allows a broader
consideration of alternative ways to accomplish the functions. The major functions identified by the
team were:
Reduce conflicts
Reduce collisions
Improve corridor image
Accommodate users
Reduce congestion
Improve mobility
Reduce maintenance costs (lighting/signals)
Improve economic vitality.