Objective Category
Traveler Information: Information Dissemination

This category contains objectives for improving the delivery of traveler information to the public, businesses, and other users of the transportation system.

Associated Objectives and Performance Measures

Objective Performance Measure
Increase number of 511 calls per year by X percent in Y years. Number of 511 calls per year.
Increase number of visitors to traveler information website per year by X percent in Y years. Number of visitors to traveler information website per year.
Increase number of users of notifications for traveler information (e.g., e-mail, text message) by X percent in Y years. Number of users of notifications for traveler information (e.g., e-mail, text message) per year.
Increase number of Web 2.0 (e.g., Twitter, Facebook) followers by X percent in Y months. Number of Web 2.0 (e.g., Twitter, Facebook) followers.
Increase the accuracy and completeness of traveler information posted (on variable message signs, websites, and/or web 2.0 technologies) by reducing the number of incomplete and inaccurate reports by X percent in Y years. Number of complaints received from system users about inaccurate or missing information.

Associated Planning Factors and Goals

Planning Factor Goal
D. Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight; Achieve a significant reduction in congestion
G. Promote efficient system management and operation; Improve the efficiency of the surface transportation system
J. Enhance travel and tourism. Develop a transportation system that supports travel and tourism

Associated Service Packages

Service Package
CVO09: Freight-Specific Dynamic Travel Planning
PS10: Wide-Area Alert
PS14: Disaster Traveler Information
PT08: Transit Traveler Information
TI01: Broadcast Traveler Information
TI02: Personalized Traveler Information
TI07: In-Vehicle Signage
TM06: Traffic Information Dissemination

Source

Planning for Operations Desk Reference


 
Since the mapping between objectives and service packages is not always straight-forward and often situation-dependent, these mappings should only be used as a starting point. Users should do their own analysis to identify the best service packages for their region.