Transportation 2035 - State of Rhode Island: Division of Planning
Transportation 2035 - State of Rhode Island: Division of Planning
Transportation 2035 - State of Rhode Island: Division of Planning
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December 2012ESTABLISHING A PROCESS TO MANAGE CONGESTIONPURPOSEA Congestion Management Process identifies, analyzes, and evaluates the causes <strong>of</strong> congestion within the majorcorridors <strong>of</strong> <strong>Rhode</strong> <strong>Island</strong>'s roadways, and evaluates the effect <strong>of</strong> implemented strategies to improve theseroadways.CONGESTION MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE (CMTF)The CMTF is the primary vehicle for the implementation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Rhode</strong> <strong>Island</strong>’s Congestion Management Process (CMP).It combines resources currently used to monitor both recurring and non-recurring congestion, and supplementsthat with staff from RIPTA, <strong>State</strong>wide <strong>Planning</strong>, and RIDOT’s Maintenance and Design <strong>Division</strong>s as partners andcollaborators.MEMBERSHIPThe Task Force is a multi-disciplinary group <strong>of</strong> federal, state, and local <strong>of</strong>ficials consisting <strong>of</strong> the followingrepresentatives, each with a particular area <strong>of</strong> expertise as noted in the table.Congestion Management Task ForceAgency Expertise Expectations BenefitsRIDOT / TMC<strong>State</strong>wide <strong>Planning</strong>RIPTARIDOT / DesignRIDOT / Intermodal<strong>Planning</strong>Incident managementCommunication with responders.Communication with generalpublic.Traffic data collection.ITS.Travel demand modelingLand use.Corridor planning.TDM strategies.Transit operations (bus).Rideshare.Site design for bus accessibility.Design for access management,roundabouts, and intersectioncapacity enhancements.Traffic safety.Park n’ Ride lot planning andmonitoringCoordinate/liaison with RIPTA onRIDOT construction projectsServe on RIPTA Strategic <strong>Planning</strong>CommitteeCommuter Rail Program ManagerTOD funding grantsCo-chair and convenemeetings. Report TMC data.Provide update on IncidentManagement Task Force.Co-chair meetings.Run TRANSCAD based traveldemand model in response torequest from CMTF.Provide route and ridershipinformation for Task Force invicinity <strong>of</strong> projects, congestedcorridors.Present project designsolutions.Supply relevant PhysicalAlteration Permit Applicationsfor CMTF input.Provide regular Park n’ Ride lotdataProvide commuter rail lotinformation and usage dataTMC assumes proactive role incongestion relief and showsincreased return oninvestment and greater valueto the taxpayer.Plan, TIP, and CMP connectivityand operational compatibility.Better information on futureconstruction activities. Greaterridership.Feedback loop on completedprojects. Have improvementsproduced the desired results?Minimize impacts on RIPTAservice due to congestion.Siting <strong>of</strong> new or expanded Parkn’ Ride lotsExpansion <strong>of</strong> commuter railsystemRIDOT / Upcoming projects and activities Provide specific days, dates, Improved operational<strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>2035</strong> (2012 Update)<strong>State</strong> Guide Plan Element 611<strong>Rhode</strong> <strong>Island</strong> <strong>State</strong>wide <strong>Planning</strong> ProgramA-11
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