managing travel for planned special events - FHWA Operations ...

ELEMENTEvent patroncorridor flowrouteEvent patronlocal flowrouteTravelerinformationTrafficmanagementteaminformationOther travelmodes / usergroupsOtherconsiderationsTable 6-30Traffic Flow Plan ChecklistPROVISION• Indicate recommended freeway ramps, by route direction, to/from event venue or specific parkingarea.• Indicate corridor target points representing a connection to local flow routes.• State freeway or arterial lane assignments for event traffic (e.g., event traffic two right-lanes).• Furnish information on roadway construction projects, as applicable, and indicate alternate routes.• Indicate modified ramp control tactics (e.g., closures/additional lanes).• Show freeway interchange configurations (and direction of travel) and exit numbers.• State tolls, if applicable.• Show connection to corridor flow route.• Indicate local streets that connect to freeway entrance/exit ramps.• Indicate recommended flow route to/from general and reserved parking areas (minimum) or individualparking areas (recommended).• Indicate one-way streets.• Show all road segment closures.• Specify permitted turning movements.• Emphasize controlled turn areas (turns prohibited or only one turn allowed).• List modified roadway striping (e.g., reversible lanes or contra-flow).• Indicate event participant/VIP access routes.• Promote use of regional park & ride locations and event satellite parking areas.• Indicate commercial radio and highway advisory radio frequencies with event travel information.• Alert motorists of static and changeable message sign guidance along route.• Stress importance of following route and adhering to traffic control officer instructions.• Include contingency maps detailing routes to overflow parking areas.• Provide written directions for diverting corridor flow routes via local street system.• Indicate alternate routes for ingress and egress to same target point.• Show transit routes and state corresponding route number(s).• Show preferred taxi routes.• Indicate bicycle routes.• Indicate pedestrian routes.• Provide information on both ingress and egress flow routes.• Emphasize law enforcement endorsement of recommended routes and directions.• State travel times (by mode of travel) and distances (e.g., from select origins)• State when special traffic flow routes go into effect and terminate.• Disseminate written ingress/egress driving directions.• Indicate potential points of confusion (“do not take”) along recommended route (e.g., freewayexits, turning movements).• Indicate heavy vehicle restrictions.• Indicate expected congested/non-congested areas.• Use callouts to highlight critical movements.• Label all streets and freeways.• Color-code recommended routes to specific parking areas.• Emphasize new provisions (e.g., new road closures or route).• Prepare maps for different venue events if parking plan varies.• Show parking areas.• Show venue gates.• Draw map to scale.• Show private property.• Display landmarks.6-48