The Role of Transportation Systems Management & Operations in Supporting Livability and Sustainability: A Primer

Federal Highway Administration2012PDFTech ReportGrant, MichaelRue, HarrisonTrainor, StephanieBauer, JocelynParks, JamieRaulerson, MaryRooney, KathleenSuter, SonyaScience Applications International CorporationICF International (Firm)Kittelson & AssociatesUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationBerman, WayneUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationUnited StatesTransportation system managementTransportation operationsLivabilitySustainable developmentTransportation planningTravel demand managementTransportation--United States--PlanningSustainable development--United StatesTransportation--Environmental aspectsFHWA-HOP-12-004DTFH61-06-D-00005Berman, WayneThis primer describes the role of transportation systems management and operations (M&O) in advancing livability and sustainability. The document highlights the connections between M&O and livability and sustainability objectives and the importance of a balanced, comprehensive approach to M&O in order to support those objectives. The document describes nine key elements for managing and operating transportation systems in ways that support livability and sustainability. The document also provides a vision of how the regional transportation system could look in the future if M&O strategies were comprehensively implemented to advance livability and sustainability goals. Case examples throughout and a section on implementation will help practitioners to get started on implementing M&O to support livability and sustainability in their communities.120