Example: Service Policy Variables and Design Projects

Abstract

This hypothetical example of applying service policy variables to transportation planning and design is based upon illustrative physical and operational characteristics of a typical long-range corridor plan, to be completed at the sketch planning level. Based upon (1), and using the techniques and calculation methods of Chapters 2 and 3, the example demonstrates the mechanism for formulating the design for a given set of policy alternatives, conducting the demand analysis, preparing a preliminary physical design, and estimating the key impacts of capital cost, energy use, air pollution, and passenger travel time. It provides the basic information and the scope of work needed to develop and evaluate other alternatives that are the subject of the projects for solution, described at the end of the chapter.