1. Advancing Metropolitan Planning for Operations The Building Blocks of a Model Transportation Plan Incorporating Operations Transportation Education Series March 31, 2011 Presenters: Deena Platman, Metro Phill Worth, Kittelson Jessica Josselyn, Kittelson
2. Agenda Planning for Operations The Objectives-driven, Performance-based Approach Planning for Operations Document Set Model Plans Desk Reference BREAK Spotlight on Metro’s 2035 RTP Other Case Studies Current and Upcoming Research
4. Planning for Operations Implementation Long-range Planning Planning Roadways Safety Transit Performance Measurement Operations Biking Engineering Walking Monitoring At the Intersect
5. Partnership Approach Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Operations Office of Planning Office of Safety Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Office of Planning & Environment Office of Program Management Office of Research, Demonstration, & Innovation
6. FHWA Office of Operations Providing leadership in the management & operation of the surface transportation system Responsible for FHWA's efforts in the areas of Congestion Management Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Deployment Traffic Operations Emergency Management Freight Management and Operations http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov
9. More About Planning for Operations A joint effort between operations and planning that encompasses the important institutional underpinnings needed for effective Transportation System Management and Operations (M&O). Includes three important aspects: Collaboration and coordination activities that facilitate M&O Consideration of M&O during transportation planning and investing Synergy from collaboration in planning and operating the system http://www.plan4operations.dot.gov/index.htm
10. The goal of this website is to promotemultimodal planning practice thatsupports 21st century transportation system management and operations. In order to link 21st Century operational services into the transportation planning and programming process, transportation planners and operators should have a common understanding of the mobility, safety, and efficiency benefits of linking planning and operations
11. Define Linking Planning & Operations Actions that build strong connections between transportation planners and operators Coordination and collaboration that can reveal the role of operational strategies in helping attain near- and long-term goals and objectives Integrates operations thinking in the planning of infrastructure projects Leverages existing coordination efforts Unites all providers, operators, and responders for a common purpose (improve the system)
12. Linkage to Key Outcomes To instill "operations thinking" into the planning process To instill "planning thinking" into management and operations
14. A City, County, Metropolitan, or Statewide Transportation Plan has: Goals and measurable objectives that advance operational performance outcomes of the transportation system Performance measures used to track progress toward objectives M&O strategies to meet the measurable objectives The Objectives-driven, Performance-based Approach
16. Operations Goals Operations goals are included in the long-range plan Broad statements that describe a desired end state Examples: Optimize the operation of the regional highway and transit system Provide a reliable regional transportation system Ensure effective transportation responses to emergencies Relatively easy to agree upon
18. Operations objectives are developed through collaboration with a broad range of regional participants and reflect regional values Specific.Sufficient to guide approaches Measurable. Quantitative measurement Agreed.Consensus among partners Realistic.Can be accomplished Time-bound.Identified time-frame for accomplishment SMART Operations Objectives
19. Outcome & Activity-Based Objectives Outcome-based objectives Describe a user perspective of system performance Example: By 2030, reduce per-capita delay on freeways by 20% below today’s levels Identify what the region ultimately wants to achieve Activity-based objectives Describe what the operators want to achieve Example: By 2010, provide access to real-time bus arrival information at all transit stations Activity-based objectives should directly support the achievement of an outcome-based objective
20. Systematic Process Define performance measuresDetermine operations needsIdentify M&O strategiesEvaluate M&O strategiesSelect M&O strategies for the Plan Monitoring and Evaluation Implementation
21. Defining Performance Measures Wide range of potential performance measures Outcome measures: e.g., hours of delay Activity measures: e.g., incident clearance time, % of roadways with automated signal coordination Coordination and collaboration among agencies MPO Transit Agencies State DOT Local DOT, Departments of Public Works Use existing agency performance measures
22. Determining Operations Needs Must determine what changes are needed from a multi-agency, regional perspective Several ways to do this depending on focus of operations objective: Collecting data to determine where congestion occurs and its causes –done as part of congestion management process Convening operators in region and examining where activities can be coordinated and improved Revisiting needs brought out during the regional ITS architecture development
23. Identifying M&O Strategies M&O strategies are best established through collaboration between operators and planners Strategies may include: Expansion of current operations capabilities/services Adoption of best practices from another region Institutional arrangements enabling mutual support and cooperation between operators Implementation of new systems
24. Evaluating M&O Strategies A variety of tools: M&O strategies Sketch-Planning Tools Travel Demand Models Analytical/Deterministic Tools (HCM-Based) Traffic Signal Optimization Tools Simulation Models (Macro, Meso, Micro)
25. Selecting M&O Strategies Formalized commitment to efficient operation of regional transportation system Required by SAFETEA-LU No “one-size-fits-all” solution for how this is done
26. Funding M&O Strategies M&O projects may be eligible for several funding sources: State funds Local funds STP CMAQ Others…
27. Summary of Approach Define performance measuresDetermine operations needsIdentify M&O strategiesEvaluate M&O strategiesSelect M&O strategies for the Plan Monitoring and Evaluation Implementation
29. Planning for Operations Publication Areas Case Studies Congestion Management Process Data Collection and Sharing Funding and Resource Sharing Institutional Arrangements Performance Measurement Regional Concept for Transportation Operations Regional ITS Architecture Regional Transportation Systems Management and Operations
33. Enables transportation planners and their planning partners to build a transportation plan to include: operations objectives, performance measures, strategies That are: Relevant Reflect community values and constraints Improve mobility and safety
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39. Section 1 Content Planning for operations in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan An objectives-driven, performance-based approach Getting Started with the Approach Purpose of the Desk Reference
40. Section 2 Content Outcome-based and Activity-Based Operations Objectives Characteristics of Operations Objectives SMART Scope of Operations Objectives Area Time Mode and Facility Type User Type Connecting Operations Objectives Using Objectives to Identify and Select M&O Strategies
41. Operations Objectives – A Continuum Higher LevelObjectives Outcome-Oriented Supporting Goals Lower LevelObjectives Activity-Oriented Leading to M&O Strategies C O N T I N U U M
44. Menu Content and Organization System Outcomes System Efficiency System Reliability System Options TSM&O Areas Arterial Management Emergency/.Incident Management Freeway Management Freight Management Special Event Management Transit Operations & Management Travel Demand Management Travel Weather Management Traveler Information Work Zone Management
45. Reference Tables Objectives are cross referenced by 20 attributes: System Outcomes: System Efficiency System Reliability System Options System Quality Mode: Mode neutral Auto Transit Freight Pedestrian/bicycle Vanpool/carpool Waterborne/Aviation TSM&O Area: Freight Management Travel Weather Management Special Event Management Emergency/Incident Management Transit Operations & Management Arterial Management Travel Demand Management Traveler Information Work Zone Management
48. Fact Sheet Example Category Title General Description Operations Objectives Performance Measures Anticipated Data Needs Data Resources and Partners M&O Strategies to Consider Safety-Related Impacts
50. Section 4 Purpose Illustrate the effects of incorporating operations objectives into the MTP. Provide useful examples for all MPOs & their partners. Content One Size Does Not Fit All Model Plan Overview Model Plan Excerpts
51. One Size Does Not Fit All Variations Each MPO operates in a unique circumstance Some MPOs more experienced with operations Resources, capabilities, partnerships affect level of integration Similarities MTP development process—chronological steps
52. Concept Excerpts from plan highlighting operations Evidence of objectives-driven, performance-based approach at work Options that reflect a level of capability
53. Milestones of MTP Decision Making Vision, Goals, & Objectives Measures of effectiveness Identification of issues & needs Development of alternatives Evaluation & selection of solutions Prioritizing for funding & implementation Implementing, monitoring, & adjusting
79. Transit signal priority treatments improve on-time performance. 14%improvement in on time performance Average minutes late fell from 5.7 to 3.5 minutes
80. Lessons learned Be clear about your region’s desired outcomes Include regional partners in development of measures at the get-go One measure can track multiple goals Easier to measure output then outcome – ex. did we actually improve quality of life Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good – “just do it”
81. For more information To view the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan and the Regional TSMO Plan, go to www.oregonmetro.gov For more information about the Regional Mobility Program and the Regional TSMO Plan contact: Deena Platman Deena.platman@oregonmetro.gov 503-797-1754
84. Related Research Current Benchmarking: Planning for Operations MPO Program Assessment Upcoming Support to FHWA for the Creation of Primer on How Planning for Operations Can Help Advance Traffic Incident Management Analysis and Modeling Applications for Traffic Incident Management Development and Delivery of Workshops on Statewide Opportunities for Integrating Operations, Safety, and Multimodal Planning Traffic Incident Management - Public Outreach Toolkit Designing for Operations
