Synthesis of Active Traffic Management Experiences in Europe and the United States

Overview

This synthesis report describes both US and European techniques in Active Traffic Management (ATM). The primary focus of this synthesis is on European experience, which in some cases dates back a number of years. This report provides a compilation of lessons learned, experiences, operational results, and benefits associated with active traffic management applications. The applications included for discussion are primarily those that include variable speed management (also called speed harmonization or lane control in Europe), shoulder or line management, junction control, and directional routing. The report concludes with a discussion of the potential benefits and challenges of a system-wide application of techniques to actively manage traffic and a listing of initial implementations of European strategies in the US.

Source Organization Location

Washington
,
DC

Operations Area of Practice

    Active Traffic Management (ATM)
    Cost / Benefit Analysis

Organizational Capability Element

    Active Traffic Management/Travel Demand Management/Pricing

Content Type

State-of-the Practice

Role in Organization

Senior Engineer
Principal Engineer
Manager / First Line Supervisor
Engineer
Senior Manager
Associate Engineer

Publishing Organization

FHWA

Document Downloads

Prime Contractor
Parsons Brinckerhoff
Author
Chuck Fuhs
TOM Chapters
24.1
6.5
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Publication Number
FHWA-HOP-10-031