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characteristics and how these characteristicsaffect transportation operations. In turn,practitioners can classify the <strong>planned</strong> <strong>special</strong>event in order to draw comparisons betweenthe subject event and similar historical<strong>events</strong> to shape <strong>travel</strong> <strong>for</strong>ecasts and gaugetransportation impacts.Figure 2-2 shows typical operational characteristicsof a <strong>planned</strong> <strong>special</strong> event. Eachcharacteristic represents a variable thatgreatly influences the scope of event operationand its potential impact on the transportationsystem. These variables include:• Event time of occurrence defines thetime of day(s) the event is open <strong>for</strong> business,a key variable when comparingevent-generated traffic to backgroundtraffic.o For example, weekday <strong>events</strong> mayface constraints on roadway, transit,and parking capacity because ofcommuter <strong>travel</strong>.Event Timeand Duration• Specific start time• Predictable ending time• Continuous operation• Multiple start timesAreaType•Urban•Metro•RuralEventLocation• Single venue• Multiple venues• Fixed venue• Temporary venue•Park• StreetsExpectedAttendanceEventOperationCharacteristicsEvent Timeof Occurrence• Night/day• Weekdays/weekend• Single day• Multiple days• Multiple weeks• Tourist seasonAudienceAccommodationEventMarket AreaEventType• Sports/concert• Fair/festival• Parade/race• Convention•Free/cost• Ticket/ticketless• General admission• Reserved seating•Local•Regional• Statewide• NationalFigure 2-2Event Operation Characteristics2-2

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