Many TxDOT districts struggle with congestion issues in growing small to medium-sized communities (SMSCs). Congestion in these communities is often highest along state highways that also serve major local travel functions. The objective of this one-year research project was to develop and test a framework for congestion monitoring in SMSCs, including economical (low-cost) monitoring techniques and the normal range of improvements for SMSCs. This report summarizes the activities and results for this one-year project. Researchers developed a six-step framework for performing on-going mobility monitoring in SMSCs. The framework was applied in two pilot study locationsone in a small-sized community (less than 50,000 population with no metropolitan planning organization (MPO) presence), and another in a medium-sized community (greater than 100,000 population with a MPO presence). Researchers collected travel time data using test vehicles instrumented with global positioning system (GPS) equipment, pneumatic tube traffic volume data, and performed videologs of the 14 (total) corridors. Researchers performed a stopped delay study at one location. Researchers developed methods to effectively communicate mobility monitoring results to both technical and non-technical audiences. A survey of SMSCs was performed to obtain a better understanding of congestion definitions, monitoring activities, and when, where, and why congestion occurs in SMSCs. Researchers developed numerous outreach materials.


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    Title :

    Measures, Methods, and Applications of a Mobility Monitoring Process for Small to Medium-Sized Communities


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    Publication date :

    2007


    Size :

    340 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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