Objective

Reduce buffer index on the freeway system during peak and off-peak periods by X percent in Y years.

Associated Performance Measures

The buffer index (represents the extra time (buffer) travelers add to their average travel time when planning trips in order to arrive on-time 95 percent of the time).

Service Packages that Support the Objective

ST03-Eco-Traffic Metering
TI01-Broadcast Traveler Information
TI07-In-Vehicle Signage
TM05-Traffic Metering
TM06-Traffic Information Dissemination
TM08-Traffic Incident Management System
TM20-Variable Speed Limits
TM21-Speed Harmonization
TM22-Dynamic Lane Management and Shoulder Use
VS05-Curve Speed Warning
VS08-Queue Warning
VS09-Reduced Speed Zone Warning / Lane Closure
VS10-Restricted Lane Warnings

Associated Goals

Improve the efficiency of the surface transportation system
Improve the resiliency and reliability of the surface transportation system

Planning Factors

G. Promote efficient system management and operation;
I. Improve the resiliency and reliability of the transportation system and reduce or mitigate stormwater impacts of surface transportation;

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.