Performance Measures for Iowa Transportation Systems
Performance Measures for Iowa Transportation Systems

Author: David Plazak

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Published: 2006

Total Pages: 56

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The purpose of performance measures in planning operations is to identify and track meaningful, quantifiable measures that reflect progress toward the goals of the plan. The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has already adopted performance measures in a number of operational areas, including highway maintenance, highway safety, public transportation, and aeronautics. This report is an initial effort to utilize performance measures for transportation system planning. The selected measures provide a cross-section of system performance indicators across three selected transportation planning goals (safety, efficiency, and quality of life) and five transportation modes (highway/bridge, public transit, railroads, aviation, and pedestrian/bicycle). These performance measures are exploratory in nature, and constitute a first attempt to apply performance measures in the context of a statewide multimodal transportation plan from the Iowa DOT. As such, the set of performance measures that the Iowa DOT uses for planning will change over time as more is learned about the application of such measures. The performance measures in this document were developed through consultation with Iowa DOT modal staff (aviation, railroads, highways, public transportation, and pedestrian/bicycle) and the Office of Traffic and Safety. In addition, faculty and staff at the Iowa State University Center for Transportation Research and Education were consulted about performance measurement and data within their areas of expertise.

Performance Measures for Freight Transportation
Performance Measures for Freight Transportation

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Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 0309155576

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"This report presents a comprehensive, objective, and consistent set of measures to gauge the performance of the freight transportation system. These measures are presented in the form of a Freight System Report Card, which reports information in three formats, each increasingly detailed, to serve the needs of a wide variety of users from decision makers at all levels to anyone interested in assessing the performance of the nation's freight transportation system."--Pub. desc.

Performance Measurement of Transportation Systems
Performance Measurement of Transportation Systems

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Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 0309286697

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Each track consisted of a plenary session followed by three concurrent breakout sessions. These proceedings follow the conference format, with the plenary sessions and the breakout sessions for each of the five tracks presented in chronological order. The breakout sessions and the closing session gave participants the opportunity to provide ideas and suggestions on further research, technology transfer, and training. Research topics identified for potential consideration are listed in the section on concluding remarks. The conference also featured an interactive poster session. Summaries provided by the poster authors are presented in Appendix A. The conference attracted 130 participants from Canada, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, South Africa, and the United States, and featured transportation specialists who offered real-world expertise on the application of performance metrics and case studies.

Iowa in Motion, Planning Ahead 2040
Iowa in Motion, Planning Ahead 2040

Author: Iowa. Department of Transportation

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Published: 2012

Total Pages: 174

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According to 23 CFR (450.214a), The State shall develop a long-range statewide transportation plan, with a minimum 20-year forecast period at the time of adoption, that provides for the development and implementation of the multimodal transportation system for the State." The state transportation plan (Plan) is a document that will address this requirement and serve as a transportation investment guide between now and 2040. Iowa's most recent plan was developed by the Iowa Department of Transportation and adopted in 1997 through a planning process called Iowa in Motion. Much of Iowa in Motion has been implemented and this Plan, "Iowa in Motion -- Planning Ahead," will build on the success of its predecessor. The Plan projects the demand for transportation infrastructure and services to 2040 based on consideration of social and economic changes likely to occur during this time. Iowa's economy and the need to meet the challenges of the future will continue to place pressure on the transportation system. With this in mind, the Plan will provide direction for each transportation mode, and will support a renewed emphasis on efficient investment and prudent, responsible management of our existing transportation system. In recent years, the Iowa DOT has branded this philosophy as stewardship. As Iowa changes and the transportation system evolves, one constant will be that the safe and efficient movement of Iowans and our products is essential for stable growth in Iowa's economy. Iowa's extensive multimodal and multijurisdictional transportation system is a critical component of economic development and job creation throughout the state.

Iowa's Transportation Management Systems Work Plan
Iowa's Transportation Management Systems Work Plan

Author: Iowa. Department of Transportation

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 254

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Section 1034 of ISTEA requires each state develop six management systems: Pavement, Bridge, Highway safety, Traffic congestion, public transport and intermodal. These systems will assist in the long-range planning process.

Incorporating Reliability Performance Measures into the Transportation Planning and Programming Processes: Technical Reference
Incorporating Reliability Performance Measures into the Transportation Planning and Programming Processes: Technical Reference

Author: Transportation Research Board

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published:

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 0309274354

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This report from the second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2), which is administered by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, provides a “how-to” guide for technical staff to select and calculate the appropriate performance measures to support the development of key planning products, including long-range transportation plans, transportation programs, congestion management process, corridor planning, and operations planning.

Performance Measures for Snow and Ice Control Operations
Performance Measures for Snow and Ice Control Operations

Author: T. H. Maze

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Published: 2007

Total Pages: 142

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Under the NCHRP 06-17 project, the research team surveyed snow and ice control organizations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia to determine the current trends in performance measurement. The team also inquired about the methods used in developing these programs in order to determine a practical, user friendly method to assist snow and ice control managers in developing a performance measurement system that uses traditional and nontraditional performance indicators and measurement issues. To achieve the project objectives, the researchers issued a survey to snow and ice control agencies throughout North America, Europe, and Asia to obtain data of the performance indicators and measures used, if any, by these agencies. The identified performance indicators and measures were then categorized, defined, and assessed for their usefulness. A process was then developed to assist snow and ice control operations managers in preparing a customer-focused, environmentally friendly performance measurement program.

Annual Report
Annual Report

Author: Iowa. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Research and Technology

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13:

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