Incorporating travel-time reliability into the congestion management process : a primer.

2015PDFTech ReportFHWA-HOP-14-034DTFH61-12-D-00049Nonrecurrent congestionTravel timeCongestion management systemsBest practicesUrban areasUnited StatesUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationDowling, Richard G.Parks, Kamala L.Nevers, BrandonJosselyn, JessicaGayle, StevenKittelson & AssociatesFederal Highway AdministrationThis primer explains the value of incorporating travel-time reliability into the Congestion Management Process (CMP)and identifies the most current tools available to assist with this effort. It draws from applied research and best practicesfrom regional agencies nationwide. It emphasizes the importance of expanding the scope of the CMP to includemonitoring and addressing non-recurrent congestion utilizing Planning for Operations strategies. It is intended for useby state and metropolitan planning organization (MPO) planners as well as operations managers and analysts who areplanning and programming transportation investments to better manage congestion in our urban areas