Management & Operations in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan: A Guidebook for Creating an Objectives-Driven, Performance-Based Approach. Interim Draft

2007Berman, WaynePDFTech Reporthttp://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/moguidebook/index.htmFHWA-HOP-08-007DTFH61-06-D-00005Transportation planningManagementOperationsStrategic planningUnited StatesUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationMason, JohnGrant, MichaelMessenger, Wendy LBauer, JohnSmith, MichaelUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationScience Applications International CorporationICF International (Firm)Berman, WayneFederal Highway AdministrationThis guidebook is designed to provide a basis on which to integrate transportation system management and operations (M&O) into the metropolitan transportation planning process and to assist MPOs in meeting Federal requirements under SAFETEA-LU calling for M&O strategies to be incorporated into the metropolitan transportation plan (MTP). It highlights effective practices that result in an MTP with a more optimal mix of infrastructure and operational strategies, founded on the inclusion of measurable, performance-based regional operations objectives.80