MEASURES OF EFFECTIVENESS FOR MULTIMODAL URBAN TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT: VOLUME 2--DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF TSM STRATEGIES

This three-phase study has developed measures of effectiveness (MOE'S) for Transportation Systems Management (TSM) strategies. In Phase I, hierarchical schemes of TSM strategies and tactics and comprehensive goals and objectives were developed. MOE's were then identified which could measure the degree of attainment of each related objective through the implementation of a given tactic. Data sources, field measurement procedures and modelling techniques were then identified for measuring or estimating each MOE. In Phase II four case studies were conducted to test and illustrate the methodology and to demonstrate the effectiveness of a variety of TSM strategies. In Phase III sampling and data collection procedures for some of the most commonly used MOE's were developed. Also, manual and computer modelling procedures for modal split and network analysis were studied and recommendations on their applicability to TSM analyses were developed. This volume has been written as a stand-alone guide for practicing engineers and planners who are engaged in the development and evaluation of urban area TSM plans. The guide provides a consitent framework for TSM strategy development, recommends measures of effectiveness for TSM strategy evaluation and identifies and demonstrates manual and computer techniques for TSM analysis. (FHWA)

• Corporate Authors:

  JHK & Associates

  ,    

  Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company

  1990 K Street, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20006

  Federal Highway Administration

  Engineering Research and Development Bureau, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Abrams, C M
  • DiRenzo, J F
• Publication Date: 1979-12

Media Info

• Pagination: 193 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Field tests; Highway traffic control; Manuals; Mathematical models; Measures of effectiveness; Modal split; Multimodal transportation; Network analyzers; Simulation; Transportation planning; Transportation system management; Urban transportation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Field measurements
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Old TRIS Terms: U
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00315056
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-RD-79-113 Final Rpt., FCP 32K1-012
• Contract Numbers: DOT-FH-11-90246
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Aug 5 1981 12:00AM