Corridor Modernization 2013 Transportation Engineering Safety Conference December 13, 2013
Agenda Introduction to Corridor Modernization (CM) Goals, Objectives, Strategies, Tactics (GOST) Performance Metrics Program Roadway Tiering CM and the Planning Process Next Steps
Introduction to CM Regional Operations Plans 2005 to 2007
Introduction to CM Integration into the Planning Process Roadway Tiers Adjust Prioritize Goals & Objectives Evaluate Plan Performance Metrics & Data Requirements Accountability & Transparency Strategies & Solutions Update Measure Deploy Update Regional Operations Plans (ROPs)
Introduction to CM Causes of Congestion PennDOT Business Areas National Congestion Perspective Traffic Signals Program Center Incident/Emergency Management Work Zones Winter Services TMC Operations Traveler Information
GOST Structure Performance-Driven, Outcome-Based Program CM Mission Congestion Management and Operations Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Objectives Strategies Metrics Objectives Strategies Metrics Objectives Strategies Metrics Tactics Tactics Tactics
GOST Structure Goals Goal 1: Mitigate Recurring Congestion» Bottlenecks» Poor Signal Timing Goal 2: Maintain Mobility During Planned Events»Work Zones» Special Events / Other Goal 3: Minimize the Traffic Impact of Unplanned Events» Traffic Incidents» Inclement Weather
GOST Structure Program Overview
GOST Structure Program versus Business Areas Corridor Modernization Program Structure Congestion & Operations Business Areas
GOST Structure Program versus Business Areas Corridor Modernization Program Structure Mission Goals Objectives High-Level Metrics Congestion & Operations Business Areas Strategies Tactics Business-Level Metrics
GOST Structure Example Moving people and goods from point A to point B as efficiently and safely as possible Mission CM Program Business Areas Activity-Based Outcome-Based Mitigate recurring congestion Goal 1 Optimize the use of traffic signals Outcome Objective 1 Traffic Signals Contributing Business Area Evaluate and adjust, if needed, traffic signal sequencing, phasing, and timing Business Strategy Policy to conduct evaluations every three years (Tier 2A) Tactic
Performance Metrics Program Metrics Application Moving people and goods from point A to point B as efficiently and safely as possible CM Program Business Areas Activity-Based Outcome-Based Mission Mitigate recurring congestion Goal 1 Optimize the use of traffic signals Outcome Objective 1 Traffic Signals Contributing Business Area Evaluate and adjust, if needed, traffic signal sequencing, phasing, and timing Business Strategy Policy to conduct evaluations every three years (Tier 2A) Tactic User Delay Cost Excess CO 2 Emissions Wasted Fuel Travel Time Index Intersection LOS Segment V/SF % of Traffic Signals Adjusted on Tier 2A Corridors
Performance Metrics Program Metrics Suite Draft Outcome-Based Performance Metrics
Performance Metrics Program Metrics Suite Draft Program-Level Metrics User Delay Costs Rear-End Crashes Emissions Wasted Fuel Impact Factor Travel Time Index Planning Time Index Buffer Time
Performance Metrics Program Travel Time Story Travel Time (Minutes) 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Travel Time Based Performance Metrics 20 mins It takes this long with no delay 25 mins 50% of the time it takes this long 40 mins Free-Flow Travel Time Average Travel Time Planning Travel Time Morning Peak Period 95% of the time it takes this long
Performance Metrics Program Travel Time Reliability Example I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway): January 2013 June 2013 24 MILES
Performance Metrics Program Travel Time Reliability Example Travel Time (Minutes) 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Outbound I-76 (Jan 13 June 13) No Delay (26 mins) Buffer Time Recurring Delay (+12 mins) No Delay (26 mins) Non-Recurring Delay (+46 mins) Recurring Delay (+12 mins) No Delay (26 mins) Free-Flow Travel Time Average Travel Time Planning Travel Time 5 PM 6 PM
Performance Metrics Program Travel Time Reliability Example Buffer Time
Roadway Tiering Concept Subdivides the transportation network into groups with similar characteristics and operational need Helps define management and operational expectations Creates consistent across the state Bucket A Bucket B
Roadway Tiering BPN vs CM Business Plan Network Road Type Corridor Modernization Network 1A: AADT 75,000 BPN 2: NHS Non- Interstate BPN 1: Interstate Limited Access (NHS) Non-Limited Access (NHS) 1B: 50,000 AADT < 75,000 1C: AADT < 50,000 2A: AADT 25,000 2B: 10,000 AADT < 25,000 2C: AADT < 10,000 BPN 4: Non-NHS, AADT< 2,000 BPN 3: Non-NHS, AADT 2,000 Non-NHS 3A: AADT 2,000 3B: AADT < 2,000
Roadway Tiering BPN vs CM Limited Access (NHS), AADT 75,000 Limited Access (NHS), 50,000 AADT < 75,000 Limited Access (NHS), AADT < 50,000 Non Limited Access (NHS), AADT 25,000 Non Limited Access (NHS), 10,000 AADT < 25,000 Non Limited Access (Non NHS), AADT 2,000 Non Limited Access (Non NHS), AADT < 2,000 Centerline Miles of CM Tier per BPN BPN # 1A 1B 1C 2A 2B 2C 3A 3B TOTAL % of TOTAL 1 430 534 1769 0 0 0 0 0 2733 6.2 % 2 172 290 1200 1139 2644 1726 0 0 7171 16.4 % 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 13067 0 13067 29.9 % 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20769 20769 47.5 % TOTAL 602 824 2969 1139 2644 1726 13067 20769 43740 % of TOTAL 1.4 % 1.9 % 6.8 % 2.6 % 6.0 % 3.9% 29.9 % 47.5 % 100 %
Roadway Tiering Corridor Modernization Tiering Road Type Tier Criteria Limited Access (NHS) Non-Limited Access (NHS) 1A AADT > 75,000 1B AADT between 50,000 and 75,000 1C AADT < 50,000 2A AADT > 25,000 2B AADT between 10,000 and 25,000 2C AADT < 10,000 Non-NHS 3A AADT > 2,000 3B AADT < 2,000
CM and the Planning Process Program Structure Executive Steering Committee Program Oversight Program Governance Committee Program Direction Project Execution Management Team (PEMT) Program Management Planning & Deployment Working Group Data & Metrics Working Group Integration & Implementation Working Group Program Development
CM and the Planning Process Planning & Deployment Working Group Executive Steering Committee Program Governance Committee Purpose To ensure that the development of CM is reflective of the needs of Pennsylvania s Planning Partners and to integrate CM into the planning and programming process so as to be an integral tool for regional Transportation Management and Operations Key Tasks Project Execution Management Team (PEMT) Planning & Deployment Working Group Determine the most effective approach to integrate CM into the planning process Provide perspective on Federal and State reporting/funding requirements Provide direction for the development of regional TM&O mobility reports Review applicable documents/deliverables Communicate CM progress
CM and the Planning Process Data & Metrics Working Group Executive Steering Committee Program Governance Committee Purpose To evaluate, select, and apply outcome and activity-based performance metrics that compliment all levels of the CM GOST structure and to determine the data requirements of the chosen metrics Key Tasks Project Execution Management Team (PEMT) Data & Metrics Working Group Finalize outcome-based performance metrics Evaluate activity-based performance metrics as they are developed by each respective business area Determine performance metric thresholds as they relate to the highway tiering structure of CM Determine data requirements Ensure compliance with MAP-21 requirements Review applicable documents/deliverables Communicate CM progress
Next Steps Establish Planning and Metric Working Groups Conduct meetings w/ Districts and Planning Partners to finalize tiers Complete CM phase 1 by July 2014 Integrate CM into other business practices as an additional decision lens
CM Contact Information / Questions? Doug Tomlinson, P.E. CM Team Leader Chief, Traffic Operations PennDOT Bureau of Maintenance and Operations 717.787.3657, dtomlinson@pa.gov Todd Trautz, P.E. Traffic Consultant, Traffic Signal and Operational Analysis PennDOT Bureau of Maintenance and Operations 717.254.0544, c-ttrautz@pa.gov John Farnoly Traffic Consultant, Traffic Signal and Operational Analysis PennDOT Bureau of Maintenance and Operations 856.982.9183, c-jfarnoly@pa.gov