Although partially automated vehicles can relieve some of the fatigue of driving, recent studies have raised significant questions about the safety of these systems. Specifically, partially…
The report found that performance parking is an effective tool to increase parking availability, lower congestion, and improve road safety. However, there were operational challenges…
The report found that performance parking is an effective tool to increase parking availability, lower congestion, and improve road safety. The zone-based performance parking…
The following best practices are recommended for cities launching an autonomous vehicle pilot:
Start with a clear mobility vision and KPIs.
The Boston AV pilot benefited from Go Boston 2030, the…
This document provides insight into the operations at various Transportation Management Centers (TMCs) within the United States and Canada. One subject discussed in this document is the lessons…
One subject discussed in this study is that certain security implementations should be considered for TMCs based on location and internal operations. Levels of security varied widely – some sites in…
Effective procurement techniques are key to acquiring the right facility, systems, and services at a reasonable price. The following lessons outline and suggest various procurement methods to use…
The experiences described in the Metropolitan Transportation Management Center Concepts of Operation study provide insight into the operations at various Transportation Management Centers (TMCs)…
An important challenge that the TMCs noted was related to selecting staff training and documentation methods to match individual Transportation Management Center (TMC) needs.
Implement sufficient…
One subject discussed based on these experiences is that map displays, computers, and software for transportation management centers (TMCs) should be selected based on minimizing cost and complexity…
Design factors that influence long-term control center operations and maintenance are very important. This lesson recommends addressing noise and disruptions to TMCs through effective anticipation…
One area discussed is the design factors that influence long-term control center operations and maintenance. One important design factor is based on considering individual TMC needs and traffic…
One important topic highlighted by these experiences is the use of contractors for TMC maintenance support.
Recognize that contractors can be effectively used for TMC maintenance support. It is…
Typical transportation operation plans are driven by goals such as mobility and air quality. In the case of the 2004 Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Boston, security took precedence over…
A key component of the 2004 Democratic National Convention (DNC) plan was to inform the public of the significant transportation diversions and restrictions associated with the necessary road…
Developing a regional transportation plan for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) was complex because it involved multiple agencies, often with overlapping jurisdictions and priorities. Staff at…
The 2004 Democratic National Convention (DNC) was complex, in part, because the organization and operation of the transportation system involved input from multiple agencies, often with overlapping…
METHODOLOGY
Microscopic traffic simulation models were used to generate vehicle operating mode distributions for three tolling configurations: conventional full stop (queueing and idling through…
Methodology
An agent-based, discrete event-based simulation model was developed for the study, using historical usage data from a public bike-sharing system in the Boston area for the period October…
In 2017, BPS hosted the inaugural BPS’ Transportation Challenge where researchers could experiment with anonymized BPS data sets to create efficient routes and optimal start times for each school.…
Findings
RIDE trips that users booked with Uber or Lyft were significantly cheaper to the MBTA, representing a cost savings of 85 percent each: The average cost per trip of traditional RIDE journeys…
Methodology
A granular approach was taken for the agent-based traffic simulation that included vehicle-to-vehicle interaction and modelled each vehicle’s behavior – for example, how long a car…
In 2007, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) sponsored an evaluation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service implemented between the South Boston Waterfront and the Logan International Airport.…