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

Associated Performance Measures

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

Service Packages that Support the Objective

ATIS01-Broadcast Traveler Information
ATIS02-Interactive Traveler Information
ATIS04-Dynamic Route Guidance
ATIS09-In Vehicle Signing
ATIS10-Short Range Communications Traveler Information
ATMS04-Traffic Metering
ATMS06-Traffic Information Dissemination
ATMS18-Reversible Lane Management
ATMS22-Variable Speed Limits
ATMS23-Dynamic Lane Management and Shoulder Use

Associated Goals

Increase operational efficiency and reliability of the transportation system
Support regional economic productivity and development

Planning Factors

A. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency;
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.