Develop Peak Period Traffic Operations Model Clause Samples
The 'Develop Peak Period Traffic Operations Model' clause requires the creation of a detailed model that simulates and analyzes traffic flow during the busiest times of day. This typically involves collecting data on vehicle volumes, travel times, and intersection performance during morning and evening rush hours, and using specialized software to predict congestion points and evaluate potential improvements. By mandating this model, the clause ensures that traffic management strategies are based on accurate, scenario-specific data, ultimately helping to optimize roadway performance and reduce delays during peak travel periods.
Develop Peak Period Traffic Operations Model. The Engineer shall develop a traffic operations model for the study corridor utilizing common industry software. The Engineer and the State shall agree upon and identify the traffic simulation and analysis software to be utilized for the study corridor such as VISSIM, VISTRO, and SimTraffic/Synchro. Videos of the model analysis shall be prepared for use at the second public meeting to represent existing conditions and anticipated conditions assuming implementation of recommended improvements. The simulation model shall be developed for the weekday PM peak period. In addition, either the AM peak period or weekend peak period shall be modeled, depending on which is determined to be more critical based on traffic volume data collected for each traffic analysis segment. The model shall include the signalized cross streets and un-signalized intersections listed, as well as driveways within the analysis segment. Driveways for which turning movement counts shall be conducted shall be identified by the Engineer during field reconnaissance at the beginning of this project. Traffic volumes for driveways not counted shall be estimated based on the representative driveway counts conducted. The traffic analysis shall result in an evaluation of various performance measures, which could include capacity and level-of-service, vehicular delay, travel time and speed, and fuel consumption. The existing conditions traffic simulation model shall be used for the traffic operations evaluation of short-term improvements developed. The results of the model shall be used to compare roadway and intersection traffic operations before and after the implementation of the recommended short-term access management measures. While no Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funding is involved in this planning level study, air quality benefits for delay reduction may be calculated by the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for future use as a possible State Implementation Plan commitment. This shall require the MPO modeling a forecasted year using one of the years the MPO already models to minimize input needs. The models shall be utilized by the Engineer for more detailed traffic operations analyses at major intersections. This analysis shall result in an evaluation of various performance measures, which could include capacity and LOS, vehicle DocuSign Envelope ID: 0FF49D32-D279-4718-B36E-004C4194E751 DocuSign Envelope ID: 33059790-9D6A-4832-8E47-37328128C4A4 Contract No. 36-6IDP...