METHODOLOGY
The sensitivity analysis assumed little transit and no TNC services in rural areas. The analysis considered three scenarios including human driven vehicles (HDV), automated vehicles (AV…
METHODOLOGY
In this study, transit stops, routes, and service frequency data from the standardized General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) were used to determine the transit supply score for each…
Methodology
Three weather-responsive management strategies (WRMS) for I-80 in Wyoming were evaluated using a framework consisting of a simulation platform network module, a simulation manager…
FINDINGS
Both rear-end and right-angle crashes were reduced about 30 percent at adjacent and randomly selected intersections. Using the naïve approach, total rear-end crashes were reduced by 30.6…
A particular focus of the study was to quantify the potential impact of a hyperloop corridor between Chicago, Columbus and Pittsburgh on road freight.
Freight Analysis Framework (FAF) data from the…
The study also performed an economic benefits analysis to demonstrate the economic impacts of a hyperloop corridor between Chicago, Columbus and Pittsburgh. The economic analysis was conducted in…
FINDINGS
In parking-constrained, dense urban environments the introduction of e-scooters can increase the number of trips in which non-auto options are time-competitive with driving from 47 to 75…
The Great Lakes Hyperloop Feasibility Study evaluated the feasibility of an interstate hyperloop network using the existing USDOT Federal Rail Administration and Tiger Grant cost-benefit analysis…
The study attempts to broaden the understanding of the interplay among emerging and established modes of transportation by approaching from several angles the question of how shared modes, and…
FINDINGS
Testing on buses at two South Side CTA garages that initially received the new system has shown significant improvement to bus service.
Since January 2015, bus "big gaps"— defined as…
Methodology
The evaluation focused on transit mobility and reliability and was performed by comparing the Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) for travel time, delay, time deviated from schedule, and…
MethodologyThe 10 sites included six highway-rail crossings with pedestrian gates, one without gates, a stand-alone pedestrian crossing with gates, a pedestrian crossing with gates, a train warning…
The City of Chicago has designated Children's Safety Zones in areas within 1/8 mile of a school or park. Automated Speed Enforcement is one tool in the toolbox of pedestrian enhancements and vehicle…
METHODOLOGYThe research team conducted a literature review and interviewed a total of 63 public and private organizations from across the nation, including transit agencies, State departments of…
FindingsTravel Time SavingsTravel time savings associated with TSP in North America have ranged from 2 to 18 percent, with typical reductions of 8 to 12 percent. In Los Angeles, the MTA saw a 7.5…
FINDINGS
Although circumstances surrounding the demonstration project resulted in changes to the project which limited an evaluation of before and after data, user surveys and interviews conducted…
RESULTSThe U.S. DOT evaluated a Web-based Electronic Supply Chain Manifest (ESCM) system and compared its performance with a traditional paper-based manifest system. ESCM delivered labor cost…
FINDINGSThe overall impact of ESMC on operations was measured based on interviews with participants and system implementers (ATAF). In general, the following comments were noted.Participants felt…
RESULTSSimulation results demonstrated that compared to optimized traffic signal timing plans, adaptive control algorithms can decrease travel time and improve traffic volume handling by…
ANALYSIS OF CVHAS APPLICATIONS FOR TRUCK/FREIGHT MOVEMENTUsing available rail rights-of-way, a new truck-only facility was proposed to serve a selected set of intermodal rail yards, industrial parks…
ANALYSIS OF CVHAS APPLICATIONS FOR TRUCK/FREIGHT MOVEMENTUsing available rail rights-of-way, a new truck-only facility was proposed to serve a selected set of intermodal rail yards, industrial parks…
ANALYSIS OF CVHAS APPLICATIONS FOR BUSES
This case study investigated the feasibility of implementing CVHAS technologies to improve the performance of bus transit in the central area of Chicago. The…
ANALYSIS OF CVHAS APPLICATIONS FOR BUSESThis case study investigated the feasibility of implementing CVHAS technologies to improve the performance of bus transit in the central area of Chicago. The…
FINDINGSThe following results show the time saving benefits of automated versus manual processing (biometric/smart-card authorization vs. manual duplication/photocopying of all paperwork) at transfer…
Notes:
This reference is cited in the leaflet "Intelligent Transportation Systems for Traveler Information," released by the U.S. DOT in January 2007. Additional information regarding the findings…
Stay ready to handle unexpected risks that may arise from public-private partnerships, like mergers and acquisitions. The stakeholders involved in this project encountered similar problems but…
Consider third-party accessibility testing to enhance digital accessibility and ensure compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and screen readers. Valley Metro employed a third-…
Accessibility, Parking, and Impacts on Public Transportation
Potential future programs need to be more prescriptive to facilitate access for riders who do not have bank accounts or smartphones.…
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The authors reported that there was little evidence that ride-hailing trips were associated with a low level of overall transit service. In almost all instances with statistical significance, the…
Although circumstances surrounding the demonstration project resulted in changes to the implementation plan that reduced the evaluation scope of work, researchers effectively documented the following…
The coordination and collaboration of stakeholders is essential for the success of a project involving multiple jurisdictions. It is also important to keep all potentially affected organizations…
Project stakeholders should consider the long-term operations and maintenance responsibilities and costs when selecting project components. For agencies deploying parking management guidance systems…
Project teams should consider the effects of custom versus semi-custom hardware and software technology based on their operational capabilities and processes. Projects deploying customized technology…
Depending on the type of communications technologies used, the project team should consider conducting a field study to ensure that there are no unforeseen field conditions that could affect system…
For travel time messaging systems to be effective, data needs to be accurate and reflect real time conditions. Data collection and analysis must be done in a manner that is both quick and efficient,…
The objective of any travel time messaging system is to provide drivers with the necessary means to make informed travel decisions while in route to their destinations. To plan, deploy, and operate a…
This study found a wide range in costs for the APMS projects at BWI airport, Seattle Center and Chicago Metra park-and-ride facilities (ranging from $250 to $800 per space). The factors that had the…
Proper management and operations of APMS is necessary to ensure continued pubic acceptance and support of the project. Based on the experience of the three sites profiled in this study – Baltimore…
During the design phase of advanced parking management systems (APMS), there are a number of issues that project managers need to consider to ensure the success of their project. These include…
With the significant growth in the number of visitors and patrons in many metropolitan areas, parking has become an increasing challenge. Parking patrons often do not know where to find parking, what…
An examination of databases and a sampling of locations reveal at least 12 metropolitan areas that are providing travel time messages on DMS. But at least 25 other metropolitan areas are gathering…
Formalizing the incident management effort existing in many cities into an incident management program can make incident management a core agency activity at senior executive levels and demonstrate a…
While no single approach can be prescribed for all incident management efforts, a flexible framework based on experiences from successful incident management programs in the United States can be…
There is some form of incident management activity in most major and many mid-sized urban areas. Typically this involves each agency carrying out its own responsibilities, with primarily working-…
The Regional Traffic Incident Management Programs: Implementation Guide aims to explain general steps to implementation (with an institutional, rather than technical, focus), and is based on…
Utilize well-equipped safety service patrols to assist highway motorists after vehicle malfunctions or crashes, and to coordinate a safe and efficient response.
Safety service patrols keep…
This study evaluated transit systems in various cities to identify opportunities for equitable improvement through shared automated mobility. For this purpose, locations of unmet transit demand among…
First envisioned as a high-speed alternative to other modes of transportation, the Hyperloop consists of large-scale vacuum tubes with magnetic-levitation tracks that can carry capsules with…
In 2015, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) implemented the Bus Transit Management System (BTMS) that monitors bus movements in real-time to address "bus bunching" and long waits between buses. Through…
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Growing congestion on metropolitan highway networks poses a substantial threat to the U.S. economy and to the quality of life of millions of Americans. Congestion pricing – sometimes called value…
Background
Transit preferential treatments have been deployed across the United States and around the world in order to improve travel times and reliability of bus and light rail routes. Examples of…
This project evaluated the deployment of a multimodal trip planning system (MMTPS) in the Chicago area of Northeastern Illinois. The MMTPS was envisioned as an online traveler information tool…
A study on the creation of a regional, multi-modal data archiving system for the Chicago metropolitan area provided cost estimates for four potential options for the system set up based on case…
On August 26, 2006, the Chicago Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and Metra (the commuter rail system serving the Chicago Metropolitan area) implemented a pilot project to test the usefulness…
As part of a feasibility assessment to evaluate Cooperative Vehicle–Highway Automation Systems (CVHAS), this study estimated the costs to implement precision docking technology, automated steering…
In 2006, the Federal Highway Administration sponsored a study to evaluate the deployment of advanced parking management systems (APMS) at six parking facilities. In-depth profiles were prepared for…
This study examined on-board transit vehicle surveillance and highlighted deployments made by several large U.S. public transit agencies. To evaluate the “state of practice” with respect to in-…
The US DOT ITS Joint Program Office evaluated seven projects that implemented ITS at highway-rail crossings. Among the seven projects five functions were tested:
Second train warning
Four-…