Technical Understanding

Publications

Applying Analysis Tools in Planning for Operations: Case Study #3 – Using Archived Data As a Tool for Operations Planning

This case study summarizes an effort involving the use of archived data for operations planning conducted by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) in the San Francisco Bay Area.  

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Publications

ATDM Program Brief: Active Demand Management

Active management of transportation and demand can include multiple approaches spanning demand management, traffic management, parking management, and efficient utilization of other transportation modes and assets. An agency can deploy a single ATDM approach in order to capitalize on a specific b

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Standards & Recommended Practices

Guidelines for Timing Yellow and All-Red Intervals at Signalized Intersections

This report provides comprehensive and uniform guidelines for safe and efficient yellow change and all-red clearance intervals at signalized intersections. The project (1) reviewed and compared the definitions of yellow change and all-red clearance intervals,(2) conducted a critical review o

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Informational Product

Elements of a Comprehensive Signals Asset Management System

The purpose of this report is to define the elements of a comprehensive signal system asset management system (SSAMS). It builds on the results of a state-of-the-practice review of signal systems asset management, and lays the groundwork for investigating how a SSAMS could be used to evaluate alt

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Operations Performance Measures and Management (OPMM) Program Road Map

This report documents the FHWA Operations Performance Measures and Management (OPMM) Program Road Map covering the 5-year period from 2014 through 2018. The Program Road Map aligns with the following FHWA OPMM Program goals:

Assist internal/external stakeholders with implementing MAP-21
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Publications

Congestion Pricing: A Primer on Institutional Issues

This primer explores the types of institutional issues that are commonly encountered with priced roadway lanes and parking pricing programs. These include the upfront challenges of establishing leadership, meeting legislative requirements, and setting an organizational structure. Once these chall

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Informational Product

Border-Wide Assessment of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Technology—Current and Future Concepts

The purpose of this effort was to conduct a border-wide assessment of the use of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) technologies and operational concepts at and near land border crossings between the U.S. and Mexico. The work focused on tolling, traffic management and operations, and safety

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Traffic Analysis Toolbox Volume XIV: Guidebook on the Utilization of Dynamic Traffic Assignment in Modeling

The use of Dynamic Traffic Assignment (DTA) in transportation modeling is an emerging analysis approach around the world. The benefits of applying DTA in transportation analysis increase with network size and level of congestion. This guidebook presents principles and direction that can be consis

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Traffic Analysis Toolbox Volume XIV: Guidebook on the Utilization of Dynamic Traffic Assignment in Modeling

The use of Dynamic Traffic Assignment (DTA) in transportation modeling is an emerging analysis approach around the world. The benefits of applying DTA in transportation analysis increase with network size and level of congestion. This guidebook presents principles and direction that can be consis

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