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

题名：	Measures, Methods, and Applications of a Mobility Monitoring Process for Small to Medium-Sized Communities.
作者：	eisele, w. l. crawford, j. a. stensrud, r. l.
关键词：	system performance, medium-sized communities, texas, small communities, congestion measures, methods, applications
摘要：	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. / NOTE: Technical rept. (Sept. 2006-Aug. 2007). / Supplementary Notes: Sponsored by Texas Dept. of Transportation, Austin. Research and Technology Implementation Office. and Federal Highway Administration, Austin, TX. Texas Div. / Availability Note: Order this product from NTIS by: phone at 1-800-553-NTIS (U.S. customers); (703)605-6000 (other countries); fax at (703)605-6900; and email at orders@ntis.gov. NTIS is located at 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA, 22161, USA.
总页数：	u0813；340p
报告类型：	科技报告