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Operations and Simulation

Applying Analysis Tools in Planning for Operations
December 2009, Case Studies

Applying Analysis Tools in Planning for Operations is a brochure and four case studies developed for the Federal Highway Administration to guide planners, decision-makers, and operations professionals in the selection and use of new and innovative traffic analysis tools. The consistent utilization of these tools is a critical element in advancing operational strategies in the planning process and improving transportation decision-making.  more

Traffic Bottlenecks: A Primer Focus on Low-Cost Operational Improvements
July 2007, Report

The Primer describes bottlenecks and explores the opportunity for near-term operational and low-cost construction opportunities to correct them. The Primer is a key resource for the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Localized Bottleneck Reduction (LBR) Program, providing a virtual forum for peer exchange between members of the transportation community interested in alleviating bottleneck congestion. more

A Model Endeavor
January/February 2007, Article

In the January/February 2007 issue of Public Roads magazine, Vassili Alexiadis co-authored a article with James Colyar and John Halkias about a public-private partnership that is working to improve traffic microsimulation technology. The article, titled A Model Endeavor, is available on the Public Roads web site. more

TTR Brochure

Travel Time Reliability: Making It There On Time All The Time
January 2006, Brochure

Travelers want travel time reliability—a consistency or dependability in travel times, as measured from day to day or across different times of day. Drivers want to know that a trip will take a half-hour today, a half-hour tomorrow, and so on. This brochure addresses questions like Why is travel time reliability important? How do agencies measure travel time reliability? How does an agency begin using travel time reliability measures? and Who is currently using travel time reliability measures? more

 

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Publications Archive

Elements of a Comprehensive Signals Asset Management System (December 2004) more

Work Zone Safety and Mobility (September 2004) more

Traffic Analysis Toolbox Volume I: Traffic Analysis Tools Primer (July 2004) more

Traffic Analysis Toolbox Volume II: Decision Support Methodology for Selecting Traffic Analysis Tools (July 2004) more

Traffic Analysis Toolbox Volume III: Guidelines for Applying Traffic Microsimulation Modeling Software (July 2004) more

Michigan ITS Early Deployment Study (March 2003) more

Portalcs™ E-Credentialing Solution (January 2003) more

CVIEWcs™ – CVO Data Management Solution (January 2003) more

Weather-Responsive Traffic Management (January 2003) more

Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments Evaluation of ARTIMIS and ITS Plan (January 2002) more

Twin Cities Ramp Meter Evaluation (February 2001) more

 

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