This memo presents a synthesis of existing practice, based on collection of structured information from state and local agencies with signal system management responsibilities. One hundred twenty agencies were contacted and asked to fill out a data collection instrument placed on the web. The ins
This report highlights several case studies where operational strategies have been successfully implemented. The first two case studies identify how reporting and monitoring can improve stakeholder decision making. Proactive reporting and monitoring ensure that transportation improvements are des
Mitigating Traffic Congestion: The Role of Demand-Side Strategies articulates a framework for understanding contemporary efforts to manage demand and improve the performance and efficiency of transportation systems. The document provides extensive examples of programs already underway in a variet
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on implementing ITS in work zones to assist public agencies, design and construction firms, and industry, including developers, manufacturers, distributors, packagers, and providers of devices, systems, and programs. Work zone ITS is one possibl
This publication provides mid-level managers at transportation and other stakeholder agencies with the resources they need to explain the benefits of traffic incident management (TIM) and TIM cost management and cost recovery to executive leadership. It also provides the same mid-level managers w
Work Zone Traffic Analysis (WZTA) is the process of analyzing the work zone traffic impacts and related impact mitigation strategies of construction, maintenance, or rehabilitation projects. The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on work zone traffic analysis applications and decisio
order to assist transportation agencies to better assess and mitigate perceived and potential equity impacts of road pricing projects on local communities, commuters, and system users, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) developed a “Guidebook for State, Regional, and Local Governments on A
The purpose of this guide is to provide a useful resource for practitioners in understanding the analytical methods involved in conducting and developing a work zone traffic analysis.
In order to assist transportation agencies to better assess and mitigate perceived and potential equity impacts of road pricing projects on local communities, commuters, and system users, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) developed a “Guidebook for State, Regional, and Local Governments o
The workshop was designed to maximize participation by using a sequence of moderated panels followed by an interactive discussion involving all attendees. Most sessions were designed to limit presentations to only key points in order to maintain a discussion panel format. Panelists helped direct
The potential for probe data to improve work zone performance measurement is significant; but, implementation is not easy. Commercial probe data providers have focused on probe data products for normal traffic management operations and have little experience with the data needs specific to work z
The DXFS has been developed to assist the following groups of users to specify and then develop an RTSMIP implementation:
Transportation Agencies. This group includes state DOTs and regional transportation related organizations (e.g., a municipal DOT or Public Works or a transit agency)The DXFS has been developed to assist the following groups of users to specify and then develop an RTSMIP implementation:
Transportation Agencies. This group includes state DOTs and regional transportation related organizations (e.g., a municipal DOT or Public Works or a transit agency)The Road Weather Management Benefit Cost Analysis Compendium (RWM Compendium) is a companion to the broader Transportation Systems Management and Operations Benefit Cost Analysis Compendium (TSMO Compendium). Both documents are additions to the series of reference documents and tools developed by
This paper is a deliverable on a technical support task for the FHWA Office of Operations. The objective of the task is to develop white papers on emerging and current topics of interest to the Office. Topics for white papers were primarily identified and prioritized based on internal listening s
Performance measures quantify how a particular work zone or several work zones together are affecting traveler safety and mobility. In addition, performance measures can help agencies and contractors assess if and how their work zone safety and mobility policies, processes, and procedures are wor
The rapid advancement and proliferation of technology continues to present TMC operators with both great challenges and great opportunities. Already, most TMCs have developed from primarily having a monitoring role into one requiring much more decision-making and proactive control, often involvin
Through the assistance of the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of Freight Management and Operations, a peer exchange was conducted in Baltimore January 12-13, 2011. Attendees included members of the MDOT Freight Intermodal Advisory Committee (including member organizations: State Hi
This document “sets the stage” for agencies and contractors on how to get started on a work zone safety and mobility performance measurement program. It explains the difference between measures that represent project-level impacts and those that represent agency program-level impacts. The primer
The document has been developed to serve as a desk reference on integrating demand management into the transportation planning process. The desk reference is organized around two fundamental aspects of transportation planning – policy objectives and scope of the planning effort. The report discus
This report compiles information received through a survey and interviews with transportation agencies throughout North America to understand the uses of RCRSs and to identify industry practices that have delivered benefits to the agencies operating RCRSs. A total of 49 Current RCRS Industry Prac
The purpose of this study was to identify how safety and public service announcement (PSA) messages influence driver behavior and to ultimately assist the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), transportation management centers (TMCs), state agencies, and local transportation partners in opti
The benefits of successfully implemented operational strategies can include less travel time, more reliable travel times, less fuel consumed, fewer emissions, and increased safety, to name a few. These improvements benefit the movement of people and goods on the highway system. The
Freight Facts and Figures 2012 2012 is a snapshot of the volume and value of freight flows in the United States, the physical network over which freight moves, the economic conditions that generate freight movements, the industry that carries freight, and the safety, energy, and environmental imp
This report examines programs in use by states allowing low-emission and energy efficient vehicles to use HOV, HOT, and managed lanes without meeting the vehicle-occupancy requirements. Information is presented on the enabling legislation, the program elements, use of the programs, and impacts of
