Fundamentals of Transportation Management
Length: Approximately 4 hours
Description
Many ITS professionals get involved in the design and/or operation of transportation management systems. It is important, however, to step back and consider the essential functions that these systems perform. This course will prepare students to define functional requirements for the procurement or design of a transportation management system.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the objectives and core functions of transportation management
- Define functional requirements for the procurement or design of a transportation management system
Outline (click to display)
Lesson 1: Introduction to Transportation Management
Transportation Management Objectives
Transportation Management Goals
What is Transportation Management?
Core Functions
Two Classes of Transportation Management
Lesson 2: Traffic Signal Systems (TSS)
Traffic Signal Systems
System State Estimation
Management Strategy Determinations
Traffic Signal Timing Plan
Offline Traffic Signal Optimization
Adaptive Traffic Signal Control
Management Strategy Execution
Management Strategy Evaluation
Lesson 3: Freeway Management Systems
Freeway Management Systems (FMS)
System State Estimation
Management Strategy Determination
3 Facets of Management Strategy Determination
ATM Techniques
Case Study: Ramp Metering
FMS Tools: Traveler Information
FMS Tools: Dynamic Message Signs
DMS Message Guidelines
FMS Tools: Highway Advisory Radio (HAR)
FMS Tools: 511 Systems
Traveler Information: Coordination with Broadcast Media
Traveler Info: Private Sector Coordination
Management Strategy Evaluation/Feedback
Transportation Management Workshop
Contributor(s)
Dr. Brian L. SmithÂ
University of Virginia
