Transportation Planning Handbook

THE DEFINITIVE RESOURCE FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROFESSIONALS

The Transportation Planning Handbook provides a comprehensive reference with a practical focus on fundamentals concepts and techniques. This new fourth edition draws from 70 years of solutions by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), with a new emphasis on serving the needs of all users. Context–sensitive roadways, sustainable transportation, and the context of safety in planning are discussed with expert insight, and a new content structure facilitates a more functionally–driven multimodal approach to planning, designing, and implementing transportation solutions.

Collect and analyze data to predict usage, volume, demand, parking, and more Adopt custom approaches to planning transportation in corridors, activity centers, and metropolitan, rural, and recreational areas Consider the impact of freight, pedestrians, cyclists, and environmental factors on a transportation network Get up to date on ADA, HSM, MUTCD, HCM, and other safety regulations Include the public in the planning process through social media and active participation Understand the use of performance measures in the planning process.

Reflecting both the latest advances and proven methods, the Transportation Planning Handbook provides an essential day–to–day reference for transportation planning professionals.

Preface

CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Transportation Planning

I. Introduction

II. Organization of This Handbook

III. The Transportation Planning Process

IV. Changing Context for Transportation Planning

V. Additional Sources of Information

VI. Summary

VII. References

CHAPTER 2: Travel Characteristics and Data

I. Introduction

II. Transportation System Characteristics

III. Urban Travel Characteristics

IV. Estimating Travel Characteristics and Volumes

V. Modal Studies

VI. Statistical Considerations

VII. Summary

VIII. References

CHAPTER 3: Land Use and Urban Design

I. Introduction

II. What Drives Development and Resulting Urban Form?

III. Urban Form

IV. Urban Design

V. Land Use Forecasting and Transportation Planning

VI. Scenario Analysis for Urban Form

VII. Highway Facility–Related Strategies

VII. Summary

IX. References

CHAPTER 4: Environmental Considerations

I. Introduction

II. Environmental Considerations in Transportation Planning and Decision–Making

III. General Principles Regarding Environmental Content and Level of Detail

IV. Land Use and Economic Development Impacts

V. Social and Community Impacts

VI. Natural Resource Impacts

VII. Construction Impacts

VIII. Considering Mitigation Strategies during the Systems Planning Process

IX. Summary

X. References

CHAPTER 5: Transportation Finance and Funding

I. Introduction

II. Key Concepts and Terms

III. Sources of Transportation Funding

IV. Transportation Finance Strategies

V. Public/Private Partnerships

VI. Investment Programming and Revenue Estimation

VI. Environmental Justice Analysis

VII. Future Challenges

VIII. Summary

IX. References

CHAPTER 6: Travel Demand and Network Modeling

I. Modelling Travel Demand

II. Demand Models and Tools

III. Summary

IV. References

CHAPTER 7: Evaluation and Prioritization Methods

I. Introduction

II. Characteristics of the Evaluation Process

III. Case Studies

IV. Summary

V. References

CHAPTER 8: Asset Management

I. Introduction

II. What is Transportation Asset Management?

III. Recent U.S. History of Transportation Asset Management

IV. Asset Management and Transportation Planning

V. Asset Management Challenges and Opportunities

VII. References

CHAPTER 9: Road and Highway Planning

I. Introduction

II. Best Practice for Urban Roadway Systems

III. Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS)

IV. Traffic Calming

V. Green Roads

VI. Complete Streets

VII. System Performance and Capacity Measures

VIII. Condition Measures and Management Systems

IX. State Highway Plans and City Thoroughfare Plans

X. Road Investment Programs and Performance Monitoring

XI. Summary

XII. References

CHAPTER 10: Transportation System Management and Operations

I. Introduction

II. Understanding Network and Facility Performance

III. Planning and Organizing for TSM&O

IV. Active Transportation and Demand Management

V. Example Management and Operations (M&O) Strategies

VI. Linking Transportation Planning and Planning for Operations

VII. Dissemination of Operations Data

VIII. The Connected Transportation System

IX. Summary

X. References

CHAPTER 11: Planning for Parking

I. Introduction

II. Parking Management Organizations

III. Zoning Requirements

IV. Strategies and Decisions for Parking Supply Options

V. Parking Management

VI. Parking Demand and Needs Analysis

VII. Common Land Uses

VIII. Shared Parking Methodology

IX. Parking Costs

X. Financing Parking Facilities

XI. Summary

XII. References

CHAPTER 12: Transit Planning

I. Introduction

II. Ownership and Governance

III. Contemporary Transit in North America

IV. Classification of Transit Modes and their Components

V. Transit Cost Structures

VI. System Performance and Quality of Service

VII. Transit Planning Procedures

VIII. Planning for Passenger Stations

IX. Station Design

X. Lines and Networks

XI. Transit Route Planning

XII. Future Transit Issues

XIII. Summary

XVI. References

CHAPTER 13: Planning for Pedestrians and Bicyclists

I. Introduction

II. Goals and Benchmarks for Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning

III. Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety

IV. Evolution of Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning in the United States

V. Pedestrian and Bicyclist Planning

VI. Pedestrian and Bicyclist Planning/Design Issues

VII. Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation in Asia and Europe

VIII. Summary

IX. References

CHAPTER 14: Travel Demand Management

I. Introduction

II. TDM Goals, Objectives and Performance Measures

III. TDM Strategies

IV. Potential Impacts of TDM Strategies

V. Data, Model Use and Results

VI. Summary

VII. References

CHAPTER 15: Statewide Transportation Planning

I. Introduction

II. The Role of the Federal Government

III. Statewide Transportation Planning

IV. Statewide Modal Plans

V. Summary Continuing State Planning Challenges

VI. References

CHAPTER 16: Metropolitan Transportation Planning

II. Legislative Context for U.S. Metropolitan Transportation Planning

III. Institutional Structure for Metropolitan Transportation Planning

IV. The Transportation Planning Process

V. Public Participation

VI. Special Topics for Metropolitan Transportation Planning

VII. Summary

I. References

CHAPTER 17: Corridor Planning

I. Introduction

II. Nature of Corridor Transportation Planning

III. Corridor Selection

IV. Corridor Planning Approach

V. Corridor Management Plans

VI. Summary

VII. References

CHAPTER 18: Local and Activity Center Planning

I. Introduction

I. Local Transportation Planning

II. Activity Centers

III. Implementation of Transportation Plans

IV. Summary

V. References

CHAPTER 19: Site Planning and Impact Analysis

I. Introduction

II. Administrative Requirements

III. Definition of Key Terms

IV. Site Plan Review Data

V. Transportation Access and Impact Analysis

VI. Analysis Procedures

VII. On–Site Transportation Elements

X. Implementation Actions/Strategies

XI. Report Organization

XII. Summary

XIII. References

CHAPTER 20: Rural Community and Tribal Nation Planning

II. Rural Transportation Planning

III. Tribal Nations

IV. Summary

V. References

CHAPTER 21: Recreational Areas

I. Introduction

II. Characteristics of Recreational Travel

III. Characteristics of Transportation Systems Serving Recreational Areas

IV. Transportation–Related Characteristics of Visitors to Recreational Areas

V. Transportation Planning for Recreational Areas

VII. Summary

VII. References

CHAPTER 22: Integrating Freight Into the Transportation Planning Process

I. Introduction

II. Overview of Domestic Freight Flows

III. Impact of Freight Flows on the Community, Freight Sector and Transportation System

IV. Freight Planning

V. Freight Terminals

VI. Summary

References

CHAPTER 23: Planning It Safe Safety Considerations in the Transportation Planning Process

I. Introduction

II. U.S. National Statistics

III. Institutional and Policy Structure in the United States

IV. Laying the Groundwork for Transportation Safety Planning

V. Incorporating Safety into Transportation Planning

VI. Highway Safety Manual (HSM)

VII. Relationship between Transportation Safety Planning and Strategic Highway Safety Planning

VIII. Lessons from the International Community

IX. Summary

X. References

CHAPTER 24: Public Participation and Engagement

I. Introduction

II. What is the Public Participation Process?

IV. Know Your Public and Stakeholders

V. Public Participation Plan

VI. Public Participation Methods and Approaches

VII. Evolving Role of Technology and Social Media

VIII. Public Participation and Project Development

IX. How to Measure Effectiveness?

X. Words of Wisdom

XI. Summary

XII. References

THE INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS (ITE) Founded in 1930, ITE is a community of nearly 13,000 transportation professionals including transportation engineers, transportation planners, consultants, educators, and researchers working in more than 90 countries.

MICHAEL D. MEYER is a Senior Advisor for WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc. For 30 years he was a professor of civil engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has published over 200 papers/books on transportation planning and is considered a leading authority on transportation systems. Dr. Meyer has advised numerous countries, states and regions on transportation planning issues.