Overview: - Key project objectives and findings - Strategies and trends affecting reliability - Recommended steps to improving agency effectiveness - Mainstreaming reliability: - Implementation road map - Recommended agency path - Estimating the value of reliability
The objective of this project is to identify and evaluate strategies and tactics intended to satisfy the travel time reliability requirements of users of the roadway network—those engaged in freight and person transportation in urban and rural areas. This report presents a set of options related
TRB Poster summarizing the L12 project. Training and Certification of Traffic Incident Responders.
NOTE: During the course of Project L12, the pilot certification program in the original scope of work was abandoned.
The Work Plan presented in this document is derived from the technical proposal submitted by the SAIC Team (hereafter referred to as the Research Team) in response to the original SHRP 2 Project L12 solicitation.
NOTE: During the course of Project L12, the pilot certification program in
Presentation Agenda:
- Project L12 objectives
- Development process
- Pilot deliveries
- Certification and Accreditation
- Recommendations
NOTE: During the course of Project L12, the pilot certification program in the original scope of w
The second Strategic Highway Research Program’s Reliability Project L12, Improving Traffic Incident Scene Management, was designed to establish the foundation for and promote certification of responders to achieve the three objectives of the traffic incident management (TIM) national unified goal
Traffic incidents cause 25 percent of delay on highways (1). These incidents can be dangerous for responders. From 2010 through 2012, at least 10 firefighters (2, 3, 4), 4 paramedics (5, 6, 7), and 7 law enforcement personnel (8) died after being struck by vehicles while responding to incidents.
This amplified work plan is prepared according to the SHRP 2 requirements. It is derived from our technical proposal in response to the original SHRP 2 Project L13 solicitation. It incorporated responses to SHRP 2 review comments and provided additional details on how the research will be carried
Additional funding was authorized by SHRP 2 Oversight Committee to extend Project L13 to develop and demonstrate a prototype of the so-called Reliability Data Archive. This document summarizes the results of that effort.
SHRP 2 Technical Coordinating Committee for Reliability Research Meeting Irvine, California April 08, 2010
A poster displaying the process and findings of project L13.
The SHRP 2 Reliability focus area aims to benefit society by sponsoring research projects that seek to reduce highway congestion through incident reduction, management, response, and mitigation.
The data and analytical approach behind these research products can also be of significant l
This Amplified Work Plan provides an overview of the Iteris/Kittelson & Associates team’s approach to the research and documentation to fulfill the specifications for the Project L13A, Design and Implement a System for Archiving and Disseminating Data from SHRP 2 Reliability and Related Studi
These are the slides which Iteris presented at the SHRP2 Archive Website demonstration information session, at TRB in January 2016.
This is the poster (flier) that was distributed at the outreach session at the January 2016 TRB Meeting.
Project L14's second report titled "A Lexicon for Conveying Travel Time Reliability Information" includes a glossary of terms designed to convey travel time reliability information to travelers so that such information can be understood and used in a way that influences their travel choices, but
This Amplified Work Plan provides an overview of the approach to the research and documentation to fulfill the specifications for the Reliability L14, Effectiveness of Different Approaches to Disseminating Traveler Information on Travel Time Reliability. This Amplified Work Plan expands on the re
July 18, 2012 - Welcome / Technology Check - Introductions - Meeting Objectives - Project Objectives & Progress to Date - Progress Report on Enhanced Experiment - Remaining Project Timeline - Final Remarks
As part of Project L13A, the research team successfully developed, tested, and released a webbased, interactive archive system to store data and information from Reliability and Reliabilityrelated projects from the second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2): http://www .shrp2archive.org.
Slides for the final presentation, conducted on September 26, 2012. - Welcome - Part 1: Introduction - Part 2: Assessment of the Project - Part 3: Discussion and Comments on Deliverables - Part 4: Next Steps - Conclusion
This presentation was conducted as part of the SHRP2 Tuesdays webinar series. It was held on August 26, 2014. The objective of the webinar was to: • Identify efficient methods to introduce public awareness and understanding of the variability of travel time; • Identify effective terms to convey t
Presented in Irvine, CA on April 8, 2010.
Changeable message signs (CMSs), sometimes referred to as dynamic message signs or variable message signs, are being used nationwide to provide real-time information to drivers. Among the messages displayed are time-related messages. The following five time-related approaches are available for di
The SHRP 2 Reliability program aims to improve trip time reliability by reducing the frequency and effects of events that cause travel times to fluctuate in an unpredictable manner. Congestion caused by unreliable, or non-recurring, events is roughly as large as congestion caused by routine bottl
The second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) Reliability program aims to improve trip time reliability by reducing the frequency and effects of events that cause travel times to fluctuate unpredictably. Congestion caused by unreliable, or nonrecurring, events is roughly as extensive as
Tasks 1 through 3 of this project examined previous literature, state‐of‐the‐art technology and future trends, and expert opinion concerning the dissemination of travel time reliability information. Based on the results of these tasks, the project team formulated a focused set of paths
Traveler information can be acquired by travelers today through a number of media. These media range from traditional roadside signage and broadcast media to newer electronic wireless and web‐based media. The resulting mix of traffic and transportation system status data has
The human factors studies planned for Tasks 6‐10 were presented and approved by the panel in June 2010. They consisted of focus groups and a usability study. As conceived at that time, the usability study would employ computer‐based multiple choice testing of terminolo
The TTI research team conducted nine telephone interviews in February 2010. The purpose of the interviews was to gather information regarding the state‐of‐the‐practice of disseminating travel time reliability information. TTI researchers conducted interviews with experts in
Tasks 1 through 3 of this project examined previous literature, state‐of‐the‐art technology and future trends, and expert opinion concerning the dissemination of travel time reliability information. Based on the results of these tasks, the project team formulated a focused set of paths
This presentation provides an overview of the history and purpose of the IDEA programs. The main purpose of these programs is to foster innovation in transportation through start-up funding and support for promising concepts.
In September 2010, the TRB’s Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (IDEA) program and the Strategic Highway Research Program 2 (SHRP 2) jointly awarded Weris with the SHRP 2 L15(A) project “Provide Origin-to-Destination Travel Time Reliability Information on Google Map”. The purpose of this
The initial IDEA proposal described the development of a mobile application to assist in management and communications during large events, such as events hosted at the National Mall. The concept was coined PRISM for PRoximity Information System for Mobility during special events. The PRISM team
Incidents are estimated to cause somewhere between 52% and 58% of total delay experienced by motorists in all urban area population groups, according to the 2010 Urban Mobility Report. The delay estimates differ depending on where and what data are collected, and how delay caused by incidents is
This project explores the use of commercially available consumer GPS data in travel reliability studies. Travel time reliability concerned in this study has two dimensions. The first dimension is the probability of completing a trip within a given time budget, the so-called on-time arrival probab
The draft editorial below gives you a framework to use for writing your own article for your local daily or weekly newspaper. It can also serve as a framework for public remarks. It is written as an educational editorial that can easily for tailored to resonate with your audience. Its purpose is
"Transportation Systems Management and Operations Talking Points" are for a nontransportation professional to use with a nontransportation audience. To create messages for peer-to-peer communication or a transportation decision maker, please refer to the Business Case Primer (see Related Artifact
This document is intended to be used by speakers who are preparing to deliver the PowerPoint presentation to state DOT CEOs, chief engineers, and/or members of the state DOT CEOs’ executive teams. The presentation is designed to be delivered within a 30-minute period and highlight not just the im
This Guidebook provides step-by-step procedures for designing and conducting empirically based (i.e., “observational”) before/after studies for operations strategies. While the focus is on operational strategies, the same procedures may be applied to any highway congestion mitigation strategies,
Advances in technology and a better understanding of traffic congestion demonstrate the potential for Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSM&O) solutions to make the most of existing roadway infrastructure to minimize delay and reduce congestion.
New technologies and innovative approaches to keep traffic moving. Learn about effective transportation solutions and how your choices can make a difference.
Research Plan for L17
The "Persuasive SO&M Case Study Briefing Book for decision makers" gap filling project was designed to provide compelling examples from state and regional experience that supports the benefits of SO&M in terms directly relevant to decision makers . The material presented in this document
This guide has been developed to help proponents of TSM&O communicate effectively about why TSM&O is an important part of the DOT mission. The emphasis here is on “effectively.” Defining “communication” is straight-forward: it is a message developed by one individual or group (the promote
Therefore, the purpose of Gap Filling Project 2: Deployment Guidance for Transportation Systems Management and Operations Strategies is to provide guidance to practitioners in short-term deployment planning. The project team interviewed agencies to identify the methods that they had developed to
The purpose of this Guidebook is to provide guidance on valuing travel time reliability. Some information is currently available in this emerging area. However, more‐comprehensive research is needed. Until that research has been completed, this Guidebook will provide an interim resource document
This project developed Best Practices for TSMO Program and Budget Development by presenting case studies of successful operations and management programs at State DOTs. This work focuses on summarizing TSMO programs that have effectively mainstreamed TSMO practices and presents State TSMO program
This presentation has been created to address transportation operations at a high level that is relevant to most, if not all, state DOTs. The presenter should interject personal anecdotes and local examples as appropriate, particularly for topics for which the descriptions provided in this presen
This presentation covers the topic "Transportation Systems Management and Operations: Technology Solutions and Active Management". This template is designed for implementers of TSMO strategies.
This presentation template covers the topic of "Transportation Systems Management and Operations: Why It Matters." Key points include: (a) typically, transportation agencies have focused on building the underlying transportation infrastructure—or adding more capacity, (b) congestion is an acce
In a time when funding is shrinking and travel demand is growing, increasing congestion on our transportation system must be addressed with all available resources and strategies. Travel interruptions and delays resulting from unanticipated events contribute significantly to congestion and repres
As a capstone project in the Reliability program, SHRP 2 Project L17, A Framework for Improving Travel Time Reliability, is intended to integrate products from other SHRP 2 projects as well as from other current sources of transportation systems management and operations (TSM&O) information.<
The costs associated with traffic congestion are high and continue to rise. The 2012 Urban Mobility Report, published by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, cites the following facts:
The total financial cost of congestion in 2011 was $121 billion, up $1 billion from the yThe second Strategic Highway Research Program’s (SHRP 2’s) Reliability Project L32B, eLearning for Training Traffic Incident Responders and Managers, was designed to establish the foundation for and promote certification of responders to achieve the three objectives of the Traffic Incident Manage
The second Strategic Highway Research Program’s Reliability Project L32C, Post-Course Assessment and Reporting Tool for Trainers and TIM Responders Using the SHRP 2 Interdisciplinary Traffic Incident Management Curriculum, was designed to build on the foundation of earlier projects that created a
A description of work completed as part of the L33 project.
An overview of project L33 process. The L33 team participated in the SHRP2 webinar available through the Related Artifacts links.
The goal of the SHRP 2 L33 Validation of Urban Freeways project is to assess and enhance the predictive travel time reliability models developed in the SHRP 2 L03 project, Analytical Procedures for Determining the Impacts of Reliability Mitigation Strategies. SHRP 2 L03, which concluded in 2010,
This file contains the nomenclature and numbering for the eight (8) scenarios used in the Portland Metro travel demand model for the implementation of Project L35A.
The objective of the second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) Reliability Project L35A, The Estimation and Use of Value of Travel Time Reliability for Multi-Modal Corridor Analysis, is to demonstrate viable local methods for estimating reliability measures, as well as the economic value
A detailed scope of work for project L35B
An overview of project L35B processes and findings.
An update on project L35 progress and preliminary findings.
The specific problem that this research project addresses is to identify how an agency can include a value of travel time reliability (VTTR) in a benefit-cost analysis (BCA) when making congestion reduction-related project investment decisions. This project builds on the experiences of the Maryla
This Amplified Work Plan for Project L36, titled "Regional Operations Forums for Advancing Systems Operations, Management, and Reliability", outlines the approach to completing the Project L36 scope of work.
Regional Operations Forums (ROFs), developed by the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB), provide practitioners with new and innovative approaches for managing and operating the highway system, drawing from the cutting edge work being carried out
Regional Operations Forums (ROFs), developed by the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB), provide practitioners with new and innovative approaches for managing and operating the highway system, drawing from the cutting edge work being carried out
Regional Operations Forums (ROFs), developed by the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB), provide practitioners with new and innovative approaches for managing and operating the highway system, drawing from the cutting edge work being carried out
Regional Operations Forums (ROFs), developed by the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB), provide practitioners with new and innovative approaches for managing and operating the highway system, drawing from the cutting edge work being carried out
Regional Operations Forums (ROFs), developed by the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB), provide practitioners with new and innovative approaches for managing and operating the highway system, drawing from the cutting edge work being carried out
Regional Operations Forums (ROFs), developed by the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB), provide practitioners with new and innovative approaches for managing and operating the highway system, drawing from the cutting edge work being carried out
Regional Operations Forums (ROFs), developed by the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB), provide practitioners with new and innovative approaches for managing and operating the highway system, drawing from the cutting edge work being carried out
Regional Operations Forums (ROFs), developed by the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB), provide practitioners with new and innovative approaches for managing and operating the highway system, drawing from the cutting edge work being carried out
Regional Operations Forums (ROFs), developed by the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB), provide practitioners with new and innovative approaches for managing and operating the highway system, drawing from the cutting edge work being carried out
Regional Operations Forums (ROFs), developed by the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB), provide practitioners with new and innovative approaches for managing and operating the highway system, drawing from the cutting edge work being carried out
Regional Operations Forums (ROFs), developed by the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB), provide practitioners with new and innovative approaches for managing and operating the highway system, drawing from the cutting edge work being carried out
Regional Operations Forums (ROFs), developed by the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB), provide practitioners with new and innovative approaches for managing and operating the highway system, drawing from the cutting edge work being carried out
The overall goal of Project L36, Regional Operations Forums for Advancing Systems Operations, Management, and Reliability, was to advance transportation system management and operations (TSM&O) and serve as a platform for mainstreaming the second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) Re
This pre-workshop synthesis was undertaken with two primary objectives: 1) to identify what concepts and analytical techniques related to the value of travel time reliability are ready to be moved into application; and 2) what topics or areas have gaps in knowledge that need further exploration t
This report Improving Reliability on Surface Transport Networks examines the extent to which appropriate levels of transport reliability are delivered, examining experience in each of the major ITF regions. With growing prosperity, consumers are increasingly mobile and demand higher quality trans
This amplified work plan, titled "Pilot Testing of SHRP 2 Reliability Data and Analytical Products", outlines the System Metrics Group team's approach to testing SHRP2 projects on the Southern California test site.
An overview of results from the I-210 pilot study testing the methods from projects L02, L05, L07, L08, and C11.
A poster displaying the process and findings of project L13.
Project L38 tested the Second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) reliability analytical products at four pilot sites. This report provides findings from the Southern California site, which used a reliability guide from L02, analysis tools for forecasting reliability and estimating impact
SHRP 2 Project L38 Pilot Testing of Reliability Data and Analytical Products Pre-Kickoff Webinar March 13, 2013 Minnesota Department of Transportation
This amplified work plan for Project L38B, titled "Pilot Testing of Reliability Data and Analytical Tools", outlines the MnDOT team's effort to conducting the pilot testing for the Minnesota pilot site.
This presentation documents results from the analysis of density and VMT data from TH 100 in Minnesota. The exact extent of the TH 100 NB study segment is from 77th Street (S375) to 57th Avenue (S1614), a distance of approximately 14.6 miles.
This poster was used by the Project L38B team to present their findings at TRB 2014.
This presentation was conducted on September 16, 2013 by the Minnesota DOT and SRF Consulting and served as the second progress update on the project.
This presentation was conducted on March 13, 2014 by the Minnesota DOT and SRF Consulting Group for the Knowledge Transfer System.
This document summarizes the results of the survey of participants in the Project L38B reliability workshop. See the Related Artifacts section for a link to the workshop's slides.
This presentation was conducted on June 13, 2013 by the Minnesota DOT and SRF Consulting and served as the first progress update webinar.
This presentation was conducted on March 13, 2013 by the Minnesota DOT and SRF Consulting for the project's pre-kickoff.
This presentation was conducted on April 15 2013 by the Minnesota DOT and SRF Consulting for the project's reliability Technical Coordinating Committee webinar.
This webinar presentation, conducted on 2014-05-13, covers SHRP2 tool examples for the Minnesota pilot site.
This presentation was conducted on October 29, 2013 by the Minnesota DOT and SRF Consulting for the interim workshop.
The Minnesota pilot site has undertaken an effort to test data and analytical tools developed through the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) 2 Reliability focus area. The purpose of these tools is to facilitate the improvement of travel time reliability on highways by reducing the frequenc
An introduction to the project team and overall project development plan.
A summary of reliability needs and issues as determined by related SHRP2 Research.
