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

Discrete/Recurring Event at a Permanent VenueContinuous EventStreet Use EventRural EventFigure 2-3Examples of Planned Special Eventsspace. As a result, roadway and parking capacityissues may arise in the immediatearea surrounding a temporary venue. Temporaryvenues may not have a defined spectatorcapacity, thus creating uncertainties inforecasting event-generated trips since a“sell-out” cap does not exist.Street Use EventA street use event occurs on a street requiringtemporary closure. These events generallyoccur in a city or town central businessdistrict; however, race events or motorcyclerallies may necessitate temporary closure ofarterial streets or limited-access highways.A street use event significantly impactsbusinesses and neighborhoods adjacent tothe event site from the perspective of parkingand access. A street use event closes asegment(s) of the roadway network andcauses background and event traffic to divertonto alternate routes, thus increasing trafficdemand on other streets in the roadway network.Filming activities may require the closure ofmajor roadways for an extended duration,but stakeholders can work with productioncompanies on day-of-the-week scheduling.2-6