Traffic Analysis and Simulation

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General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(176)
Former Study Number:
Lead Organization: Federal Highway Administration
Solicitation Number: 1142
Partners: AL, CA, CO, FL, LA, MDOT SHA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, VA, WA, WI
Contractor(s): Leidos
Status: Contract signed
Est. Completion Date: Sep 30, 2019
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: May 01, 2023
Contract End Date: Sep 30, 2019
Financial Summary
Contract Amount: $435,000.00
Suggested Contribution:
Total Commitments Received: $1,490,000.00
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Rachel James
rachel.james@dot.gov
Phone: 202-493-3205
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name
Alabama Department of Transportation 2007 $25,000.00 John Lorentson Jeff Brown
Alabama Department of Transportation 2008 $25,000.00 John Lorentson Jeff Brown
Alabama Department of Transportation 2009 $25,000.00 John Lorentson Jeff Brown
Alabama Department of Transportation 2010 $25,000.00 John Lorentson Jeff Brown
California Department of Transportation 2018 $25,000.00 Diane Jacobs Sang Le
California Department of Transportation 2019 $25,000.00 Diane Jacobs Sang Le
Colorado Department of Transportation 2018 $35,000.00 David Reeves David Reeves
Florida Department of Transportation 2007 $50,000.00 Alan El-Urfali Patti Brannon
Florida Department of Transportation 2008 $50,000.00 Alan El-Urfali Patti Brannon
Florida Department of Transportation 2016 $35,000.00 Alan El-Urfali Patti Brannon
Florida Department of Transportation 2017 $35,000.00 Alan El-Urfali Patti Brannon
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2016 $35,000.00 Jody Colvin Tyson Rupnow
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2019 $35,000.00 Jody Colvin Tyson Rupnow
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration 2016 $35,000.00 Carole Delion Allison Hardt
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration 2017 $105,000.00 Carole Delion Allison Hardt
Michigan Department of Transportation 2016 $35,000.00 Jason Firman Andre' Clover
Michigan Department of Transportation 2017 $35,000.00 Jason Firman Andre' Clover
Missouri Department of Transportation 2008 $15,000.00 Ashley Reinkemeyer Jennifer Harper
Missouri Department of Transportation 2009 $15,000.00 Ashley Reinkemeyer Jennifer Harper
Missouri Department of Transportation 2010 $15,000.00 Ashley Reinkemeyer Jennifer Harper
Missouri Department of Transportation 2011 $15,000.00 Ashley Reinkemeyer Jennifer Harper
Nevada Department of Transportation 2008 $20,000.00 Hoang Hong Ken Chambers
Nevada Department of Transportation 2016 $50,000.00 Hoang Hong Ken Chambers
Nevada Department of Transportation 2017 $25,000.00 Hoang Hong Ken Chambers
New Jersey Department of Transportation $0.00
New York State Department of Transportation 2017 $35,000.00 Uchenna Madu Wes Yang
New York State Department of Transportation 2018 $35,000.00 Uchenna Madu Wes Yang
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2017 $35,000.00 James Dunlop Neil Mastin
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2018 $35,000.00 James Dunlop Neil Mastin
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2019 $35,000.00 James Dunlop Neil Mastin
Ohio Department of Transportation 2008 $50,000.00 Dirk Gross General Research
Ohio Department of Transportation 2009 $50,000.00 Dirk Gross General Research
Ohio Department of Transportation 2010 $50,000.00 Dirk Gross General Research
Ohio Department of Transportation 2011 $50,000.00 Dirk Gross General Research
Ohio Department of Transportation 2016 $50,000.00 Dirk Gross General Research
Virginia Department of Transportation 2016 $35,000.00 Sanhita Lahiri Bill Kelsh
Washington State Department of Transportation 2011 $10,000.00 Tim Carlile
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2008 $50,000.00 Vicki Haskell Ethan Severson
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2010 $50,000.00 Vicki Haskell Ethan Severson
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2011 $50,000.00 Vicki Haskell Ethan Severson
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2016 $35,000.00 Vicki Haskell Ethan Severson
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2017 $35,000.00 Vicki Haskell Ethan Severson
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2019 $10,000.00 Vicki Haskell Ethan Severson

Study Description

As congestion grows on our nation's roadways, increasing pressure is put on transportation professionals to find more innovative and efficient transportation solutions. Transportation professionals use traffic analysis tools to find the best transportation solutions for their region. However, as our transportation solutions become more sophisticated and complex, so do our traffic analysis tools. As a result, many public agencies are facing new and difficult issues regarding the usage of traffic analysis and simulation tools for transportation decision-making. Rather than have each public agency address these challenges and issues separately, agencies could tackle these issues in a collective and comprehensive manner through the Pooled Fund Study (PFS) process. The Traffic Analysis and Simulation (TAS) PFS is intended to serve as a forum and provide an opportunity for the participants to identify, address, and collectively take on the key issues and challenges that are common among public agencies in conducting, managing, and/or approving traffic analysis and simulation studies. The TAS PFS will address key technical and programmatic traffic analysis issues through the investigation and development of best practices, lessons learned, and recommended guidelines or methodologies. The TAS PFS will also provide an opportunity to facilitate the interaction, sharing of information, and exchange of knowledge with a broader audience to advance and improve upon the current state-of-the-practice related to the usage, management, and/or approval of traffic analysis and simulation tools.

Objectives

The goal of this study is to improve the state-of-the-practice in traffic analysis and simulation so public agencies can make the best possible transportation investment decisions based upon high-quality traffic analyses. The objectives of this study are to assemble regional, State, and local agencies, and FHWA to: 1) identify challenges and issues common among those responsible for conducting, managing, and/or approving traffic analysis and simulation studies; 2) suggest approaches to addressing identified issues; 3) initiate and monitor projects intended to address identified challenges and issues; 4) provide guidance and recommendations and disseminate results; 5) provide leadership and coordinate with other agencies, groups, or forums interested in traffic analysis and simulation; and 6) promote and facilitate technology transfer related to traffic analysis and simulation issues nationally.

Scope of Work

The exact nature and scope of the studies will be determined through consensus of the participating agencies. However, a number of study themes are possible, as identified below. Innovative and Unique Traffic Analysis Applications--Investigate innovative or unique applications of traffic analysis tools to analyze todays complex transportation solutions. Studies could develop and report on methodologies, best practices, lessons learned, and guidance for using traffic analysis and simulation to evaluate the following innovative or unique applications: o High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lane projects. o Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) strategies. o Integrated and multi-modal corridor projects. o Adverse weather conditions. o Work zone projects. o System-wide impacts of roundabout projects. o Use of simulation in support of a Safety Assessment. Application of Traffic Analysis--Many agencies are addressing new issues regarding the usage of traffic analysis and simulation in the project review and approval process. While the FHWA Traffic Analysis Toolbox (http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficanalysistools/toolbox.htm) gives broad guidance on the selection of tools and application of traffic analysis tools, participating agencies may benefit from surveying the practices of peer public agencies and developing best practices at a more detailed level on areas such as: o Developing and defining the scope of work for a traffic analysis using simulation. o Determining logical traffic analysis network termini points. o Data collection to support traffic analysis. o Calibration issues and approaches for traffic analysis. o Compiling summary statistics and usage of multiple runs for traffic simulation analysis. o Usage of performance measures from traffic analysis output to support agency decision-making. o Traffic analysis and simulation reviews and quality assurance from agency reviewers¿ standpoint. o Usage of traffic simulation animation and output to support decision-making. o Implications of using select Measures of Effectiveness when conducting an analysis of a specific operations deficiency Fundamental Issues in Traffic Analysis and Simulation--There are fundamental issues that often do not have a straight-forward answer or approach when using traffic analysis and simulation tools. These issues often arise in even the most basic project analysis. Studies could develop and report on methodologies, best practices, lessons learned, and guidance for dealing with these fundamental issues: o Using data from regional planning models and/or preparing data for use in a microsimulation/traffic analysis. o Signal coordination issues in traffic analysis and simulation. o Impacts of unusual or substandard geometrics (e.g., tight turning radii, short acceleration/deceleration lanes, narrow lanes) on traffic simulation analysis. o Identifying bottleneck points in congested networks using traffic simulation. o Quantifying performance measures in congested networks using traffic analysis. o Networks realizing saturated conditions for extended periods of time.

Comments

Desired level of contribution is $50,000 per year for each agency. However, desired level of commitment may vary, based on size and type of agency (e.g., county and city). Desired minimum level of contribution is $20,000 per year per agency.

Documents Attached
Title File/Link Document Category Document Type Privacy Document Date Download
Multiresolution Modeling for Traffic Analysis: Case Studies Report https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/operations/22054/index.cfm Deliverable Final Report Public 2023-05-01
Multiresolution Modeling for Traffic Analysis: State-of-Practice and Gap Analysis Report https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/operations/21082/index.cfm Deliverable Final Report Public 2023-05-01
Multiresolution Modeling for Traffic Analysis: Guidebook https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/operations/22055/index.cfm Deliverable Final Report Public 2023-05-01
Trajectory Investigation Final Report 21071.pdf Deliverable Final Report Public 2021-11-03
Quarterly Progress Report -- Multi-Resolution Modeling -- Q32021 2021 - Quarter 3 - Multi-Resolution Modeling.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2021-10-29
Quarterly Progress Report -- Multi-Resolution Modeling -- Q1 2021 2021 - Quarter 1 - Multi-Resolution Modeling.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2021-04-30
Quarterly Progress Report -- Multi-Resolution Modeling -- Q2 2021 2021 - Quarter 2 - Multi-Resolution Modeling.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2021-07-28
Quarterly Progress Report -- Multi-Resolution Modeling -- Q3 2020 2020 - Quarter 3 - Multi-Resolution Modeling.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2020-10-31
Quarterly Progress Report -- Multi-Resolution Modeling -- Q4 2020 2020 - Quarter 4 - Multi-Resolution Modeling.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2021-01-31
Quarterly Progress Report -- Multi-Resolution Modeling -- Q2 2020 2020 - Quarter 2 - Multi-Resolution Modeling.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2020-08-11
Quarterly Progress Report -- Trajectory Investigation -- Q2 2020 2020 - Quarter 2 - Trajectory Investigation Final.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2020-07-31
Quarterly Progress Report -- Trajectory Investigation -- Q1 2020 2020 - Quarter 1 - Trajectory Investigation.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2020-04-30
Quarterly Progress Report -- Multi-Resolution Modeling -- Q1 2020 2020 - Quarter 1 - Multi-Resolution Modeling.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2020-04-30
Quarterly Progress Report -- Trajectory Investigation -- Q4 2019 2019 - Quarter 4 - Trajectory Investigation final.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2020-01-31
Quarterly Progress Report -- Multi-Resolution Modeling -- Q4 2019 2019 - Quarter 4 - Multi-Resolution Modeling.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2020-01-31
TSSM Draft Final Copy (Please Do Not Distribute Externally Until Final Version Posted) TPF 5-176 - TSSM Nov 2019 Draft.pdf TPF Study Documentation Research Report Public 2019-12-20
Quarterly Progress Report -- Multi-Resolution Modeling -- July - Sept 2019 2019 - Quarter 3 - Multi-Resolution Modeling.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2019-10-29
Quarterly Progress Report -- Trajectory Investigation -- July - Sept 2019 2019 - Quarter 3 - Trajectory Investigation.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2019-10-29
Quarterly Progress Report -- Trajectory Investigation -- April - June 2019 2019 - Quarter 2 - Trajectory Investigation.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2019-07-24
Quarterly Progress Report -- Trajectory Investigation -- Jan - March 2019 2019 - Quarter 1 - Trajectory Investigation.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2019-05-07
Quarterly Progress Report -- Trajectory Investigation -- Oct - Dec 2018 2018 - Quarter 4 - Trajectory Investigation.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2019-01-31
Quarterly Progress Report -- TSSM -- Oct - Dec 2018 2018 - Quarter 4 - TSSM.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2019-01-31
Quarterly Progress Report -- Trajectory Investigation -- July - Sept 2018 2018 - Quarter 3 - Trajectory Investigation.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2018-10-31
Quarterly Progress Report -- TSSM July - Sept 2018 2018 - Quarter 3 - TSSM.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2018-10-31
Quarterly Progress Report -- TSSM -- Apr-June 2018 2018 - Quarter 2 - TSSM.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2018-09-07
Quarterly Progress Report -- TSSM -- Jan-Mar 2018 2018 - Quarter 1 - TSSM.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2018-09-07
Quarterly Progress Report -- TSSM -- Oct-Dec 2017 2017 - Quarter 4 - TSSM.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2018-09-07
Quarterly Progress Report -- TSSM -- July-Sept 2017 Quarterly Progress Report -- TSSM -- July-Sept 2017.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2017-10-18
Quarterly Progress Report -- TSSM -- April-June 2017 Quarterly Progress Report -- TSSM -- April-June 2017.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2017-07-25
Quarterly Progress Report -- HCM Guidance -- April-June 2017 -- Final Qtly Report Quarterly Progress Report -- HCM Guidance -- April-June 2017 -- Final Qtly Report.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2017-07-25
Quarterly Progress Report -- TSSM -- Jan-Mar 2017 Quarterly Progress Report -- TSSM -- Jan-Mar 2017.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2017-04-26
Quarterly Progress Report -- HCM Guidance -- Jan-Mar 2017 Quarterly Progress Report -- HCM Guidance -- Jan-Mar 2017.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2017-04-26
Quarterly Progress Report -- TSSM -- Oct-Dec 2016 Quarterly Progress Report -- TSSM -- Oct-Dec 2016.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2017-01-17
Quarterly Progress Report -- HCM Guidance -- Oct-Dec 2016 Quarterly Progress Report -- HCM Guidance -- Oct-Dec 2016.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2017-01-17
Quarterly Progress Report -- HCM Guidance -- July-Sept 2016 Quarterly Progress Report -- HCM Guidance -- July-Sept 2016.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2016-11-03
Quarterly Progress Report -- HCM Guidance -- April-June 2016 TPF Quarterly Report Form - Quarter2.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2016-08-04
Quarterly Progress Report -- HCM Guidance -- Jan-Mar 2016 TPF Quarterly Report Form - Quarter1.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2016-08-04
Quarterly Progress Report Task 3: Jan-Mar 2014 Pooled Fund Status Report - tpf5(176) Task 3 Jan-Mar 2014.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2014-04-22
Quarterly Progress Report Task 2: April 2014 - FINAL QTLY Report Pooled Fund Final Status Report - tpf5(176) Task 2 April 2014.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2014-04-22
Task 2 Final Report: HRT-13-026 Guidance on the Level of Effort Required to Conduct Traffic Analysis Using Microsimulation 13026-Level_of_Effort-FINAL REPORT.pdf TPF Study Documentation Research Report Public 2012-04-28
Quarterly Progress Report Task 3: April-June 2013 Pooled Fund Status Report - tpf5(176) Task 3 Apr-Jun 2013.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2013-08-13
NEW TASK - Quarterly Progress Report Task 2:Oct-Dec 2012 Pooled Fund Status Report - tpf5(176) Task 3 Oct-Dec 2012.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2013-01-31
Quarterly Progress Report Task 2: Oct-Dec 2012 Pooled Fund Status Report - tpf5(176) Task 2 July-Sept2012.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2013-01-31
Quarterly Progress Report Task 2: July-Sept 2012 Pooled Fund Status Report - tpf5(176) Task 2 July-Sept2012.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2012-10-31
Quarterly Progress Report Task 2: April-June 2012 Pooled Fund Status Report - tpf5(176) Task 2 April-June2012.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2012-07-31
Quarterly Progress Report Task 2: Jan-Mar 2012 Pooled Fund Status Report - tpf5(176) Task 2 Jan-Mar2012.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2012-05-01
Quarterly Progress Report Task 2: Dec 2011 Pooled Fund Status Report - tpf5(176) Task 2 Dec11.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2012-01-31
Ouarterly Progress Report Task 1: Dec 2011 - Final Qtly Report Pooled Fund Status Report - tpf5(176) Task 1 Dec11.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2012-01-31
Lead Agency Acceptance Memo TPF5(176)TrafficAnalandSim0331080001.pdf Memorandum Other Public 2011-12-01
Quarterly Progress Report Task 2: Sept 2011 Pooled Fund Status Report - tpf5(176) Task 2 Sept11.docx Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2011-10-31
Quarterly Progress Report Task 1: Sept 2011 Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2011-10-31
Quarterly Progress Report Task 2: June 2011 PooledFundStatusReport-tpf5(176)_Task2_Jun11.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2011-06-20
Quarterly Progress Report Task 1: June 2011 PooledFundStatusReport-tpf5(176)_Task1_Jun11.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2011-06-20
Quarterly Progress Report Task 1: March 2010 tpf5(176)Task1Mar10.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2010-06-03
Quarterly Progress Report Task 2: March 2010 tpf5(176)Task2Mar10.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2010-06-03
Quarterly Progress Report Task 1: June 2010 PooledFundStatusReport-tpf5(176)_Task1_Jun10.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2010-08-02
Quarterly Progress Report Task 2: June 2010 PooledFundStatusReport-tpf5(176)_Task2_Jun10.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2010-08-02
Quarterly Progress Report: October 2009 quarterly_report_2009-10-31.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2009-12-09

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Traffic Analysis and Simulation

General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(176)
Lead Organization: Federal Highway Administration
Solicitation Number: 1142
Partners: AL, CA, CO, FL, LA, MDOT SHA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, VA, WA, WI
Contractor(s): Leidos
Status: Contract signed
Est. Completion Date: Sep 30, 2019
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: May 01, 2023
Contract End Date: Sep 30, 2019
Financial Summary
Contract Amount: $435,000.00
Total Commitments Received: $1,490,000.00
100% SP&R Approval:
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Rachel James
rachel.james@dot.gov
Phone: 202-493-3205
Commitments by Organizations
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Alabama Department of Transportation 2007 $25,000.00 John Lorentson Jeff Brown 334-353-6941 brownje@dot.state.al.us
Alabama Department of Transportation 2008 $25,000.00 John Lorentson Jeff Brown 334-353-6941 brownje@dot.state.al.us
Alabama Department of Transportation 2009 $25,000.00 John Lorentson Jeff Brown 334-353-6941 brownje@dot.state.al.us
Alabama Department of Transportation 2010 $25,000.00 John Lorentson Jeff Brown 334-353-6941 brownje@dot.state.al.us
California Department of Transportation 2018 $25,000.00 Diane Jacobs Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
California Department of Transportation 2019 $25,000.00 Diane Jacobs Sang Le (916)701-3998 sang.le@dot.ca.gov
Colorado Department of Transportation 2018 $35,000.00 David Reeves David Reeves 303-757-9518 david.reeves@state.co.us
Florida Department of Transportation 2007 $50,000.00 Alan El-Urfali Patti Brannon 850-414-4616 patti.brannon@dot.state.fl.us
Florida Department of Transportation 2008 $50,000.00 Alan El-Urfali Patti Brannon 850-414-4616 patti.brannon@dot.state.fl.us
Florida Department of Transportation 2016 $35,000.00 Alan El-Urfali Patti Brannon 850-414-4616 patti.brannon@dot.state.fl.us
Florida Department of Transportation 2017 $35,000.00 Alan El-Urfali Patti Brannon 850-414-4616 patti.brannon@dot.state.fl.us
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2016 $35,000.00 Jody Colvin Tyson Rupnow tyson.rupnow@la.gov
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development 2019 $35,000.00 Jody Colvin Tyson Rupnow tyson.rupnow@la.gov
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration 2016 $35,000.00 Carole Delion Allison Hardt 410-545-2916 ahardt@mdot.maryland.gov
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration 2017 $105,000.00 Carole Delion Allison Hardt 410-545-2916 ahardt@mdot.maryland.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2016 $35,000.00 Jason Firman Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Michigan Department of Transportation 2017 $35,000.00 Jason Firman Andre' Clover 517-749-9001 clovera@michigan.gov
Missouri Department of Transportation 2008 $15,000.00 Ashley Reinkemeyer Jennifer Harper 573-526-3636 Jennifer.Harper@modot.mo.gov
Missouri Department of Transportation 2009 $15,000.00 Ashley Reinkemeyer Jennifer Harper 573-526-3636 Jennifer.Harper@modot.mo.gov
Missouri Department of Transportation 2010 $15,000.00 Ashley Reinkemeyer Jennifer Harper 573-526-3636 Jennifer.Harper@modot.mo.gov
Missouri Department of Transportation 2011 $15,000.00 Ashley Reinkemeyer Jennifer Harper 573-526-3636 Jennifer.Harper@modot.mo.gov
Nevada Department of Transportation 2008 $20,000.00 Hoang Hong Ken Chambers (775) 888-7220 kchambers@dot.state.nv.us
Nevada Department of Transportation 2016 $50,000.00 Hoang Hong Ken Chambers (775) 888-7220 kchambers@dot.state.nv.us
Nevada Department of Transportation 2017 $25,000.00 Hoang Hong Ken Chambers (775) 888-7220 kchambers@dot.state.nv.us
New York State Department of Transportation 2017 $35,000.00 Uchenna Madu Wes Yang 518-457-4660 wes.yang@dot.ny.gov
New York State Department of Transportation 2018 $35,000.00 Uchenna Madu Wes Yang 518-457-4660 wes.yang@dot.ny.gov
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2017 $35,000.00 James Dunlop Neil Mastin 919 272 3706 neil.mastin@mottmac.com
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2018 $35,000.00 James Dunlop Neil Mastin 919 272 3706 neil.mastin@mottmac.com
North Carolina Department of Transportation 2019 $35,000.00 James Dunlop Neil Mastin 919 272 3706 neil.mastin@mottmac.com
Ohio Department of Transportation 2008 $50,000.00 Dirk Gross General Research 614-644-8135 Research@dot.state.oh.us
Ohio Department of Transportation 2009 $50,000.00 Dirk Gross General Research 614-644-8135 Research@dot.state.oh.us
Ohio Department of Transportation 2010 $50,000.00 Dirk Gross General Research 614-644-8135 Research@dot.state.oh.us
Ohio Department of Transportation 2011 $50,000.00 Dirk Gross General Research 614-644-8135 Research@dot.state.oh.us
Ohio Department of Transportation 2016 $50,000.00 Dirk Gross General Research 614-644-8135 Research@dot.state.oh.us
Virginia Department of Transportation 2016 $35,000.00 Sanhita Lahiri Bill Kelsh 434-293-1934 Bill.Kelsh@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Washington State Department of Transportation 2011 $10,000.00 Tim Carlile 360-705-7975 carlilt@wsdot.wa.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2008 $50,000.00 Vicki Haskell Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2010 $50,000.00 Vicki Haskell Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2011 $50,000.00 Vicki Haskell Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2016 $35,000.00 Vicki Haskell Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2017 $35,000.00 Vicki Haskell Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2019 $10,000.00 Vicki Haskell Ethan Severson 608-266-1457 ethanp.severson@dot.wi.gov

Study Description

Study Description

As congestion grows on our nation's roadways, increasing pressure is put on transportation professionals to find more innovative and efficient transportation solutions. Transportation professionals use traffic analysis tools to find the best transportation solutions for their region. However, as our transportation solutions become more sophisticated and complex, so do our traffic analysis tools. As a result, many public agencies are facing new and difficult issues regarding the usage of traffic analysis and simulation tools for transportation decision-making. Rather than have each public agency address these challenges and issues separately, agencies could tackle these issues in a collective and comprehensive manner through the Pooled Fund Study (PFS) process. The Traffic Analysis and Simulation (TAS) PFS is intended to serve as a forum and provide an opportunity for the participants to identify, address, and collectively take on the key issues and challenges that are common among public agencies in conducting, managing, and/or approving traffic analysis and simulation studies. The TAS PFS will address key technical and programmatic traffic analysis issues through the investigation and development of best practices, lessons learned, and recommended guidelines or methodologies. The TAS PFS will also provide an opportunity to facilitate the interaction, sharing of information, and exchange of knowledge with a broader audience to advance and improve upon the current state-of-the-practice related to the usage, management, and/or approval of traffic analysis and simulation tools.

Objectives

The goal of this study is to improve the state-of-the-practice in traffic analysis and simulation so public agencies can make the best possible transportation investment decisions based upon high-quality traffic analyses. The objectives of this study are to assemble regional, State, and local agencies, and FHWA to: 1) identify challenges and issues common among those responsible for conducting, managing, and/or approving traffic analysis and simulation studies; 2) suggest approaches to addressing identified issues; 3) initiate and monitor projects intended to address identified challenges and issues; 4) provide guidance and recommendations and disseminate results; 5) provide leadership and coordinate with other agencies, groups, or forums interested in traffic analysis and simulation; and 6) promote and facilitate technology transfer related to traffic analysis and simulation issues nationally.

Scope of Work

The exact nature and scope of the studies will be determined through consensus of the participating agencies. However, a number of study themes are possible, as identified below. Innovative and Unique Traffic Analysis Applications--Investigate innovative or unique applications of traffic analysis tools to analyze todays complex transportation solutions. Studies could develop and report on methodologies, best practices, lessons learned, and guidance for using traffic analysis and simulation to evaluate the following innovative or unique applications: o High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lane projects. o Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) strategies. o Integrated and multi-modal corridor projects. o Adverse weather conditions. o Work zone projects. o System-wide impacts of roundabout projects. o Use of simulation in support of a Safety Assessment. Application of Traffic Analysis--Many agencies are addressing new issues regarding the usage of traffic analysis and simulation in the project review and approval process. While the FHWA Traffic Analysis Toolbox (http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficanalysistools/toolbox.htm) gives broad guidance on the selection of tools and application of traffic analysis tools, participating agencies may benefit from surveying the practices of peer public agencies and developing best practices at a more detailed level on areas such as: o Developing and defining the scope of work for a traffic analysis using simulation. o Determining logical traffic analysis network termini points. o Data collection to support traffic analysis. o Calibration issues and approaches for traffic analysis. o Compiling summary statistics and usage of multiple runs for traffic simulation analysis. o Usage of performance measures from traffic analysis output to support agency decision-making. o Traffic analysis and simulation reviews and quality assurance from agency reviewers¿ standpoint. o Usage of traffic simulation animation and output to support decision-making. o Implications of using select Measures of Effectiveness when conducting an analysis of a specific operations deficiency Fundamental Issues in Traffic Analysis and Simulation--There are fundamental issues that often do not have a straight-forward answer or approach when using traffic analysis and simulation tools. These issues often arise in even the most basic project analysis. Studies could develop and report on methodologies, best practices, lessons learned, and guidance for dealing with these fundamental issues: o Using data from regional planning models and/or preparing data for use in a microsimulation/traffic analysis. o Signal coordination issues in traffic analysis and simulation. o Impacts of unusual or substandard geometrics (e.g., tight turning radii, short acceleration/deceleration lanes, narrow lanes) on traffic simulation analysis. o Identifying bottleneck points in congested networks using traffic simulation. o Quantifying performance measures in congested networks using traffic analysis. o Networks realizing saturated conditions for extended periods of time.

Comments

Desired level of contribution is $50,000 per year for each agency. However, desired level of commitment may vary, based on size and type of agency (e.g., county and city). Desired minimum level of contribution is $20,000 per year per agency.

Title File/Link Type Private
Multiresolution Modeling for Traffic Analysis: Case Studies Report Deliverable Public
Multiresolution Modeling for Traffic Analysis: State-of-Practice and Gap Analysis Report Deliverable Public
Multiresolution Modeling for Traffic Analysis: Guidebook Deliverable Public
Trajectory Investigation Final Report 21071.pdf Deliverable Public
Quarterly Progress Report -- Multi-Resolution Modeling -- Q32021 2021 - Quarter 3 - Multi-Resolution Modeling.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report -- Multi-Resolution Modeling -- Q2 2021 2021 - Quarter 2 - Multi-Resolution Modeling.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report -- Multi-Resolution Modeling -- Q1 2021 2021 - Quarter 1 - Multi-Resolution Modeling.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report -- Multi-Resolution Modeling -- Q4 2020 2020 - Quarter 4 - Multi-Resolution Modeling.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report -- Multi-Resolution Modeling -- Q3 2020 2020 - Quarter 3 - Multi-Resolution Modeling.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report -- Multi-Resolution Modeling -- Q2 2020 2020 - Quarter 2 - Multi-Resolution Modeling.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report -- Trajectory Investigation -- Q2 2020 2020 - Quarter 2 - Trajectory Investigation Final.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report -- Multi-Resolution Modeling -- Q1 2020 2020 - Quarter 1 - Multi-Resolution Modeling.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report -- Trajectory Investigation -- Q1 2020 2020 - Quarter 1 - Trajectory Investigation.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report -- Multi-Resolution Modeling -- Q4 2019 2019 - Quarter 4 - Multi-Resolution Modeling.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report -- Trajectory Investigation -- Q4 2019 2019 - Quarter 4 - Trajectory Investigation final.pdf Progress Report Public
TSSM Draft Final Copy (Please Do Not Distribute Externally Until Final Version Posted) TPF 5-176 - TSSM Nov 2019 Draft.pdf TPF Study Documentation Public
Quarterly Progress Report -- Trajectory Investigation -- July - Sept 2019 2019 - Quarter 3 - Trajectory Investigation.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report -- Multi-Resolution Modeling -- July - Sept 2019 2019 - Quarter 3 - Multi-Resolution Modeling.pdf Progress Report Public
Quarterly Progress Report -- Trajectory Investigation -- April - June 2019 2019 - Quarter 2 - Trajectory Investigation.pdf Progress Report Public
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Quarterly Progress Report Task 2: April 2014 - FINAL QTLY Report Pooled Fund Final Status Report - tpf5(176) Task 2 April 2014.docx Progress Report Public
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Task 2 Final Report: HRT-13-026 Guidance on the Level of Effort Required to Conduct Traffic Analysis Using Microsimulation 13026-Level_of_Effort-FINAL REPORT.pdf TPF Study Documentation Public
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Lead Agency Acceptance Memo TPF5(176)TrafficAnalandSim0331080001.pdf Memorandum Public
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