Objective

Reduce the number of person hours (or vehicle hours) of delay experienced by travelers on the freeway system.

Associated Performance Measures

Hours of delay (vehicle-hours or person-hours).
Hours of delay per capita or driver.

Service Packages that Support the Objective

ST03-Eco-Traffic Metering
TI01-Broadcast Traveler Information
TI02-Personalized Traveler Information
TI03-En-Route Guidance
TI07-In-Vehicle Signage
TM05-Traffic Metering
TM06-Traffic Information Dissemination
TM16-Reversible Lane Management
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
VS11-Oversize Vehicle Warning

Associated Goals

Achieve a significant reduction in congestion
Improve the efficiency of the surface transportation system
Improve the national freight network, strengthen the ability of rural communities to access national and international trade markets, and support regional economic development

Planning Factors

A. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency;
D. Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight;
G. Promote efficient system management and operation;

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.