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Transportation Management Plans: Effectiveness Study Handouts

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Transportation Management Plans

Effectiveness Study Handouts

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  • TMP Process
  • Relationship between Project Characteristics and TMP Strategies
  • Sample Unit Costs for TMP Strategies
  • TMP Strategies—Unit cost Info
  • Sample Worksheet—Blanket TMP
  • Sample Delay Calculations

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TMP Process

  1. Start
  2. Begin Programming Document (i.e. PID/PSR)
  3. Request TMP data sheet
  4. What kind of TMP is required?
    1. If a Major TMP is required, establish the TMP Team (Ops, Design, Engineering Services, Construction, CHP). Proceed to Step 5.
    2. If a Minor TMP is required, proceed to Step 5.
    3. If a Blanket TMP is required, proceed with Maintenance or Permits. End of process.
  5. Prepare TMP data sheet.
  6. Include TMP "$$$" in Programming Document.
  7. Project programmed—begin PA/ED stage.
  8. Refine TMP (Consider Traffic Impact and Constructability of Alternatives).
  9. Review TMP during PSE and start early TMP elements.
  10. Begin construction.
  11. Implement TMP.
    1. Monitor during construction.
  12. Modify TMP Strategies as needed.
    1. Actual delay exceeds threshold criteria.
  13. Prepare post-closure evaluation statement.

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Relationship between Project Characteristics and Appropriate TMP Strategies

Project Characteristic Public Information Motorist Information Incident Management Const. Strategies Demand Management Alternate Routes
Duration Long empty cell empty cell empty cell Long Long
Length Short Short empty cell Short empty cell Long
Phasing Public Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Phasing Motorist Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Phasing empty cell Construction Strategies is an appropriate TMP strategy for Phasing Demand Management is an appropriate TMP strategy for Phasing Alternate Routes is an appropriate TMP strategy for Phasing
Urbanization Public Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Urbanization empty cell empty cell empty cell empty cell empty cell
(Non-Urbanized) empty cell Motorist Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Non-Urbanized empty cell empty cell empty cell empty cell
Average Daily Traffic empty cell empty cell Incident Management is an appropriate TMP strategy for Average Daily Traffic empty cell Demand Management is an appropriate TMP strategy for Average Daily Traffic Alternate Routes is an appropriate TMP strategy for Average Daily Traffic
Reduced Capacity Public Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Reduced Capacity Motorist Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Reduced Capacity Incident Management is an appropriate TMP strategy for Reduced Capacity Construction Strategies is an appropriate TMP strategy for Reduced Capacity Demand Management is an appropriate TMP strategy for Reduced Capacity Alternate Routes is an appropriate TMP strategy for Reduced Capacity
Viable Alternate Routes Public Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Viable Alternate Routes Motorist Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Viable Alternate Routes empty cell empty cell empty cell Alternate Routes is an appropriate TMP strategy for Viable Alternate Routes
(No Alternate Routes) empty cell empty cell Incident Management is an appropriate TMP strategy for No Alternate Routes Construction Strategies is an appropriate TMP strategy for No Alternate Routes Demand Management is an appropriate TMP strategy for No Alternate Routes empty cell
Traffic Delay Public Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Traffic Delay Motorist Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Traffic Delay Incident Management is an appropriate TMP strategy for Traffic Delay Construction Strategies is an appropriate TMP strategy for Traffic Delay Demand Management is an appropriate TMP strategy for Traffic Delay Alternate Routes is an appropriate TMP strategy for Traffic Delay
Public / Media Public Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Public/Media Motorist Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Public/Media Incident Management is an appropriate TMP strategy for Public/Media empty cell empty cell empty cell
Political Public Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Political Motorist Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Political empty cell Construction Strategies is an appropriate TMP strategy for Political empty cell Alternate Routes is an appropriate TMP strategy for Political
Affected Activity Centers Public Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Affected Activity Centers Motorist Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Affected Activity Centers empty cell Construction Strategies is an appropriate TMP strategy for Affected Activity Centers Demand Management is an appropriate TMP strategy for Affected Activity Centers Alternate Routes is an appropriate TMP strategy for Affected Activity Centers
Truck Percentage empty cell empty cell Incident Management is an appropriate TMP strategy for Truck Percentage empty cell empty cell empty cell
Business Impacts Public Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Business Impacts Motorist Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Business Impacts empty cell Construction Strategies is an appropriate TMP strategy for Business Impacts empty cell empty cell
Increase in Accidents empty cell Motorist Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Increase in Accidents Incident Management is an appropriate TMP strategy for Increase in Accidents empty cell Demand Management is an appropriate TMP strategy for Increase in Accidents empty cell
Steep Inclines empty cell Motorist Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Steep Inclines Incident Management is an appropriate TMP strategy for Steep Inclines empty cell empty cell Alternate Routes is an appropriate TMP strategy for Steep Inclines
Raised Medians empty cell Motorist Information is an appropriate TMP strategy for Raised Medians Incident Management is an appropriate TMP strategy for Raised Medians empty cell empty cell Alternate Routes is an appropriate TMP strategy for Raised Medians

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The following 6 tables show rough costs for TMP Strategies.

Public Information

Strategy "Rough" Costs
Hiring Consultant to do PR $250,000+
Mailer (printing) $0.50-$1.00/1,000 Mailers
Mailer (cost to distribute) $0.34/mailer
Flyers (printing) $0.10-$1.00/1,000
Flyers (cost to distribute by outside company) $65/1,000
Billboards (+ $1,000 to transfer to vinal) $2,500/month
Press Release, Flyer, Bulletins (Develop, State Force) $224
Newspaper Ad (Black and White, 1/4 pg.) $6,000/day
Newspaper Ad (Black and White, 1/2 pg.) $12,000/day
Newspaper Ad (Black and White, full pg.) $18,000/day
Newspaper Ad (Color, 1/4 pg.) $8,000/day
Newspaper Ad (Color, 1/2 pg.) $14,000/day
Newspaper Ad (Color, full pg.) $22,000/day
Press Conference/Public Meeting (Depends on Location/Room Size) $0-1,000/day
Open House $3,000
Radio Ad (varies greatly) $800/minute
Telephone Hotline (+$250 Hook-up) $45/month
TV Commercial (Local Cable) $4,000+
TV Commercial (Broadcast Channel) $20,000+
Kiosk Rental (Small) $1,200/month
Kiosk Rental (Large) $1,500/month

 

Motorist Information

Strategy "Rough" Costs
Permanent CMS $300,000
Portable CMS $10,000
Portable CMS (Rental) $350/day, $1,500/week, $3,500/month
Portable Highway Advisory Radio $60,000/unit
Highway Advisory Radio (Super) $70,000/unit
Ground Mounted Signs $300 each

 

Incident Management

Strategy "Rough" Costs
COZEEP/MAZEEP (Two Officers at night) $1,000/night
Freeway Service Patrol (Including admin cost, contingency and CHP dispatch) $119.07/hr (reg. Time), $116.45/hr (Over Time)
Loop Detector $300 each
CCTV $20,000 to $200,000
Traffic Management Team (State Force) $0
Transportation Management Center (State Force) $0
Helicopter Surveillance $600/hour
Mobile Command Center (State Furnished) $0
Web Camera Range between $20,000 to $200,000

 

Construction Strategies

Strategy "Rough" Costs
K-Rail $10-15/lf
Movable Concrete Barrier (Rental) $30/lf
Movable Concrete Barrier—Transport Machine (Rental) $100,000/6 months
Gawk Screen (optional) $3/lf
Temporary Signal $30,000 each

 

Demand Management

Strategy "Rough" Costs
Park & Ride $50/hr
Ramp Metering $50,000/location

 

Alternate Route

Strategy "Rough" Costs
Traffic Control Officers $50/hour

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The following 6 tables provide further details about the unit cost information for TMP Strategies (Source: TMP Effectiveness Study [Wilbur Smith, 1993]).

Public Information

Strategy Unit Cost Comment
Brochures and Mailers Cost could range between $.40 to $ .50/ brochure for a large quantity. Variable depending on the text, graphics and presentation quality of the materials produced, numbers printed and distribution methods.
Media Releases Cost varies with labor up to a few hours of labor/ month. Labor cost associated with TMP personnel interacting with media, as well as time developing press releases.Cost varies with labor up to a few hours of labor/ month.
Public Info. Center Basic cost would range from zero to $1.50 per square foot per month depending on the location. Basic cost would range from zero to $1.50 per square foot per month depending on the location.Additional costs could include staffing, equipment, furnishings and operating costs.
Paid Advertising The cost depends on newspaper rates in the area, but can range between $100 to $600 for 3 column inches, one time only. empty cell
Visual Information empty cell Variable
Telephone Hotline Installation: In the range of $100 - $110 for one line (local access only).
Additional Lines: Approximately $75.00 each.
Monthly Fee: $20.00 plus usage (rates are discounted if over		 Installation: This does not include having the actual line installed into the location).
Additional Lines: Approximately $75.00 each.

 

Motorist Information

Strategy Unit Cost Comment
CMS $35,000 to $50,000 to purchase depending upon whether installation is permanent or portable; $1,900 to $2,400/ month to lease in 1993 dollars.Annual operating costs can range from $13,000 to $22,000 (1989 dollars) per unit. empty cell
Signing and Striping empty cell Variable
Highway Advisory Radio $30,000 to $35,000/ spot; $53,000 for portable unit empty cell

 

Incident Management

Strategy Unit Cost Comment
Traffic Monitoring Station $30,000 per mile empty cell
Tow Service Cost/ truck hour of service ranges from $50.00 to $60.00. Annualized cost of $85,000/ vehicle, or about $250/ day. empty cell
Aerial Surveillance Ranges from $5,000 to 6,000 per month (based on D 12 project) to $12,000/ month (I-95 project in Florida) empty cell
Call Boxes $5,000 to $6,500 for field units (part of construction cost, not TM cost); $25,000 to $32,000 dispatching unit; $500 to $600 annual operating cost/ unit. Cost could also include telephone message charges and dispatching.
COZEEP $50 to $60/ hour (Construction Zone Enforcement Enhancement Program)

 

Construction Strategies

Strategy Unit Cost Comment
Variable Lanes Temporary concrete barriers: $15 per linear foot
Traffic cones: $10 each
Channelizers: $35 each		 empty cell
Project Phasing Variable depending in the duration of construction, materials used for the stages construction, and additional design fees for preparation of PS & E. empty cell
Incentive / Disincentive Provisions empty cell $6,000 per day with maximum 5 percent of construction cost for incentive $12,000 per day for disincentive (based on the I-45 project in Houston, Texas).
Cost-Plus-Time Bidding Not Available empty cell
Owner- Imposed Physical Restrictions Not Available empty cell
Use of Owner- Supplied or Stockpiled Materials Not Available empty cell
Value Engineering Incentive Not Available empty cell
Surveillance Not Available empty cell
Lane/Ramp Closures $2,800 per direction per count location Counts may already be available in District's inventory section
Glare/ Gawk Screens $10 per linear foot to lease, $15 per linear foot to purchase empty cell
Truck Traffic Restrictions None empty cell
Total Facility Closure empty cell Cost for COZEEP depends on extent of closure
Lane-By-Lane Rental empty cell Varies, depending on construction engineering costs, traffic control costs and road user costs. This element would typically be funded as part of the construction contract, rather than the TMP.

 

Demand Management

Strategy Unit Cost Comment
Rideshare Incentives Vanpooling incentives range from $.19 to $ .62 per vehicle using the corridor (based on ADT). empty cell
Rideshare Marketing Unknown. TMP costs do not differentiate between overall marketing costs and rideshare marketing costs.
Park-and Ride Lots Temporary at- grade parking would cost $1,000 per space with $50/ space with annual maintenance cost. Variable, depending whether new lots must be acquired or built.
Transit Service Improvements $5.00/ vehicle mile. empty cell
Transit Incentives Depends on level of incentive, up to $60/ month is not tax- free empty cell
High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes $6,000 per mile for temporary HOV lane. empty cell
Parking Management/ Pricing Minimal empty cell

 

Alternate Routes

Strategy Unit Cost Comment
Ramp Closure and Ramp Metering $80,000 to $100,000 per ramp for ramp metering. empty cell
Street Improvements Approximately $10,000 per intersection. Variable depending on the magnitude of geometric changes.
Traffic Control Improvements $10,000 to 25,000 per temporary signal or signal modification. empty cell

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Example of the Transportation Management Plans "Blanket Closure" Form F

This form asks for the following information:

  • Contact Information: Contact Person; Phone (office); Phone (cell)
  • Details: District; County; Route; Postmile(s); Number of Lanes Affected; Length of Segment; Location Description; Work Description; Initial Date/Time; Ending Date/Time; Expected Duration; Expected Delay (minutes)
  • Blanket TMP Activities (user is asked to check the appropriate boxes): Bridge inspection/repair; Culvert/drainage—cleanout/inspection/repairs; Delineator/Postmile marker repairs/replacement; Ditch and channel work; Driveway construction; Debris/litter removal; Facility patrols and surveillance; Graffiti abatement/cleanup on walls/signs/equipment cabinets; Landscaping (irrigation/vegetation control—spraying, mowing); Lighting repairs/relamping; Non-landscaped area tree/brush/vegetation work; Electrical maintenance; Median barrier/attenuator repairs (off traveled way); Pavement coring/testing; Pavement—minor repairs/replacement; Pavement—grinding operations (AC digouts); Roadside Facilities (Rest Area/Vista Points); Roadside Facilities (Weigh Station/Park and Ride Lot); Restriping; Right-of-Way Fence repair; Safety and Accident investigations; Shoulder area grading for lateral support; Sign repairs/replacement; Sump pump repairs/cleaning; Surveying; Tree maintenance (trimming/pruning); Utilities placement/maintenance
  • Facility (user is asked to check the appropriate boxes): Mainline; Auxiliary lane; Median; Shoulder; Bridge; On-ramp; Off-ramp; Connector
  • Type of Closure (user is asked to check the appropriate boxes): Lane; Full Freeway; Moving; One-way; Various
  • Additional Information: Did you prepare Lane Closure Charts? (user can answer yes or no); Was "Zero delay" goal accomplished? (If not, be sure to specify the expected delay above.) (user can answer yes or no); Are there adjacent Lane Closures in the same corridor? (user can answer yes or no); If Yes, what is the spacing?

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Sample Delay Calculations for a Demand vs. Capacity Study

Location Details

Percent Truck 0.0%
Percent Passenger Cars 100.0%
Number of Lanes Existing 4 Lanes
Number of Lanes Open 2 Lanes
Cost per Truck $24/Vehicle-Hour
Cost per Passenger Car $9/Vehicle-Hour
Cost for Mixed Flow Traffic $9/Vehicle-Hour
Single-Lane Capacity 1500 Vehicles per hour
Open-Lane Capacity 3000 Vehicles per hour

 

Count Date: 5-3-2001

Time Demand (vehicles) Cumulative Demand (vehicles) Cumulative Capacity (vehicles) Difference (vehicles) Area (vehicle hours) Queue Length (miles) Individual Delay (minutes)
6 AM empty cell empty cell empty cell empty cell empty cell empty cell empty cell
7 AM 5309 5309 3000 2309 1154.5 2.7 46
8 AM 6945 12254 6000 6254 4281.5 7.4 125

Results

Maximum Individual Delay 125 minutes
Vehicle Delay Hours 5,436 vehicle-hours
Total Cost of Delay $48,924
Delay Cost/10 minutes $4,077
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