NYSDOT s Active Transportation and Demand Management (ATDM) Program Supporting Regional Mobility in a Rapidly Changing Marketplace
TDM and Transit Evolving in a Disruptive Marketplace Where have we been? How have we evolved and adapted? What strategies and tools do we have to build on? What are the opportunities? Where do our efforts fit in the changing marketplace?
Travel Demand Management at NYSDOT Downstate TDM/Carpool Programs launched in early 1990s in Long Island, NYC and Lower Hudson Valley Support Employers Clean Air Act - Flex-time, Telework, Incentives, Bike to work Promote use LIE HOV lane, park and rides Promote public transportation/mobility
Intelligent Transportation Systems at NYSDOT Regionally deployed early 1990s: Traffic Management Centers - Incident Reporting/Clearance - Cameras and detection - Variable Message Signs - Regional Traffic websites 511NY System Deployed 2009 Highway (Speeds, cameras, incidents) Transit (Statewide Transit Trip Planner)
Downstate TDM/511NY Integration Downstate Programs Integrated 2010 and incorporated within 511NY brand as: Single On-Line Ride-matching system at 511NY (2011) 511NY Integrated Program: Employer Portals (2013) Emergency Portal Capacity Developed (2014)
Active Transportation and Demand Management
Managing Demand as an Operational Strategy ATDM = Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) and Travel Demand Management combined Manage the impact of demand on the performance of the transportation network Shift modes Shift times Reduce impact of incidents, construction and special events Targeted traveler info Integrated Corridor Management (ICM)
Statewide ATDM Program Consolidated ATDM Contract 2015: Developed a Statewide ATDM Framework (2016): Strengthening Effective Operational Collaboration Integration between Traffic Management Centers (TMCs) Expanding operational partnerships with external agencies Bringing new partners to systems management (local, private, parking, etc.) Demonstrate Value of ATDM through Deployment Providing customized travel options and choices Supporting effective freight movement Increasing high occupancy vehicle (HOV) use Dynamic traffic management Enhancing construction Coordination Managing weather events and other emergencies
ATDM Regional Partnerships Statewide Contract supports partnering with locally/regionally branded TDM Programs Upstate Leverage 511NY information and tools and 511NYRideshare outreach materials that can be tailored to local/regional setting. These include: Ridematching System Statewide Transit Trip Planner Statewide Park and Ride map/database Web portal hosting/templates 511NY cameras and traffic mapping Flyer and brochure templates Administrative tools (guaranteed ride, incentives management) Bike Mapping (Coming Soon)
Employer TDM Portals
Upstate Partnership 511NY Rideshare Southern Tier (Chemung) Go Buffalo Niagara (GBNRTC) ipool2 (CDTC) Broome Tioga Rideshare Syracuse Area (in development)
Regional TDM Portals
ATDM Leveraging Information and Tools to Support Tailored Needs Regional/Community TDM Partnerships NYCDOT Go-Smart Staten Island Portal Upstate Employer Portals ipool2/cdtc: Albany Med and SUNY Albany, GBNRTC: SUNY Fredonia, University at Buffalo and Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC) Emergency/Event Portal Construction Information Portals Integrated Corridor Management
Leveraging 511NY Statewide Open Trip Planner for Planning 511NY has implemented the Open Source Open Trip Planner (OTP) to provide transit itinerary planning function. NYSDOT has a Transit Data Technical Support Contract to assist every transit agency in getting its data into GTFS format. GTFS Data Manager Tool supports using OTP for transit accessibility analysis and reporting tools
Minutes-Based Commuter-Shed Binghamton University Monday PM Peak Access 2 Hour Commute on BC Transit System 1 Hour Commute on BC Transit System 1/2 Hour Commute on BC Transit System
Rapidly Shifting Marketplace Universal navigation services (Google, Google Transit, Apple Maps, Bing, MapQuest) Crowd Sourcing (WAZE, Twitter, etc.) New Convenient Modal Choices (TNC s Car share, bike share) Parking apps Mobility as a Service Universal payment Automated/Connected Vehicles
Problem Solved? Are We Done Here? Where do our traditional objectives for managing demand and providing access fit within this shifting marketplace Public Transit mass transport TDM reducing single occupant vehicles and VMT Traveler info - Promoting efficient options - Trusted public voice in emergencies - Public policy objectives environmental/safety
Where do public and private goals converge? Partnerships between Transit and TNCs Last mile Overnight Weekends Paratransit TDM portals Mobility as a Service Incorporate third-party services: Carshare Bikeshare Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) Parking apps Traveler Info Public information (Agency operational data and public messaging) Integrate with/leverage private outlets Wholesale (emphasize data feeds) Focus on tailored markets/partnerships (employers, local destinations, construction/emergencies, freight, etc.)
Contact Information Jim Davis Acting Director, Policy and Performance Bureau New York State Department of Transportation Jim.Davis@dot.ny.gov 518-457-8355