Overview
A planned special event (PSE) is an incident known prior to occurrence, which can cause congestion and unexpected delays for travelers. The impacts are often different than recurring congestion in both the frequency and impact from the events and possibly reduction in available roadway.
In addition to event traffic, PSEs can affect a significant number of other roadway users, such as “travelers on adjoining roadways, regional or multistate teams, public transit, law enforcement, medical or fire responders, event parking, event organizers and the general public.” (Transportation Operations Manual, AASHTO, 2023)
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