Objective Category
Arterial Management: Reliability

These objectives aim to reduce the variability in travel time on arterials so that users experience a more consistent and predictable trip time.

Associated Objectives and Performance Measures

Objective Performance Measure
Reduce buffer index on arterials during peak and off-peak periods by X percent in Y years. 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).
Reduce delay associated with incidents on arterials by X percent by year Y. Hours of delay associated with incidents.

Associated Planning Factors and Goals

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

Associated Service Packages

Service Package
CVO06: Freight Signal Priority
MC06: Work Zone Management
PS08: Roadway Service Patrols
ST02: Eco-Traffic Signal Timing
TI01: Broadcast Traveler Information
TI07: In-Vehicle Signage
TM03: Traffic Signal Control
TM04: Connected Vehicle Traffic Signal System
TM06: Traffic Information Dissemination
TM08: Traffic Incident Management System
TM21: Speed Harmonization
TM24: Tunnel Management
VS09: Reduced Speed Zone Warning / Lane Closure
VS10: Restricted Lane Warnings
VS12: Vulnerable Road User Safety
VS13: Intersection Safety Warning and Collision Avoidance

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.