Development of a Congestion Management System for Indiana

Authors

Robert K. WhitfordFollow
Jennifer L. Opsuth

Recommended Citation

Whitford, R. K., and J. L. Opsuth. Development of a Congestion Management System for Indiana. Publication FHWA/IN/JHRP-96/08. Joint Highway Research Project, Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1997. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284313181

DOI

10.5703/1288284313181

Abstract

This study details a procedure used in determinng links with deficiencies. A procedure was developed by means of which congestion on raodways links can be identified as being congested will be subjected to a more detailed study to determine extent, duration, and severity of congestion. The procedure was developed by the use of the Highway C apacity Manual (HCM) and the Indiana Department of Transportation's (INDOT) Road Inventory Data Base.

Report Number

FHWA/IN/JHRP-96/08

Keywords

congestion analysis, congestion identification, congestion management, transportation planning, HPR-0440

SPR Number

0440

Project Number

C-36-78A

File Number

3-10-1

Performing Organization

Joint Highway Research Project

Publisher Place

West Lafayette, IN

Date of this Version

1997