2006 FSUTMS/CUBE Voyager Model Conversion & Support Survey Model Task Force Meeting December 2006.

2006 FSUTMS/CUBE Voyager Model Conversion &

Support Survey

Model Task Force MeetingDecember 2006

22006 FSUTMS/Cube Voyager Model Support Survey

Annual MTF SurveyOctober 25-November 17, 2006

Participants58 Participants

MPO’s, FDOT, Consulting firms

Introduction


Introduction

Purpose: “FDOT’s Systems Planning Office administers the FSUTMS (Florida standard model) User Satisfaction and Support Survey annually as part of its quality assurance process. This survey gives the opportunity for the Model Task Force and Citilabs (software vendor of Cube/Voyager) to evaluate the quality of the products and services provided to the Florida modeling community.”


Introduction

14 Questions:Model Task Force Support

FDOT Technical Support

Citilabs Support

Rating Scale1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree)


3.57

3.74

3.42

Model Task Force Support(Questions 1 to 3)

Statement

Strongly

Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly

Agree

1 2 3 4 5


1. MTF providing clear direction and guidance to Florida modeling community

2. MTF adequately addressing modeling needs

3. MTF implementing standard procedures and state-of-the-art modeling practices statewide

and issues of FSUTMS users


Model Task Force Support(Questions 1 to 3 Summary)

Respondent Comments

Florida MTFHeaded in right direction

Still many uncertainties

Need faster standardization progress


3.68

3.83

3.93

FDOT & Users’ Group Support(Questions 4 to 6)

Statement

Strongly

Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly

Agree

1 2 3 4 5


4. FSUTMS users’ groups help disseminate new modeling technology and policy direction

5. FSUTMS workshops meet users’ needs

6. Technical updates, manuals, newsletter, web portal, and user survey meet expectations


FDOT & Users’ Group Support(Questions 4 to 6 Summary)

Respondent Comments

Users’ GroupsCreate good knowledge-sharing atmosphere

Need more outreach to non-modelers

Statewide Training WorkshopsDifficult due to differences in local models

Most web site downloads not yet available

Newsletter very informative


3.69

3.71

Citilabs Support(Questions 7 to 9)

Statement

Strongly

Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly

Agree

1 2 3 4 5

Citilabs Support

7. Citilabs provides adequate technical support in a timely manner

8. I am satisfied with the solutions to specific

9. The Cube Voyager software meets my technical questions provided by Citilabs

overall modeling needs

3.60


Citilabs Support(Questions 7 to 9 Summary)

Respondent Comments

Good quality and timeliness of responses

Mixed response on VoyagerConversion of models still in transition

Issues with PT program

Failure to integrate ArcGIS into Cube


Suggestions for Model Task Force

Adopt statewide standardsDocument each model’s non-standard aspectsShort-term and long-term plan of activitiesFunding for surveysMore interaction with traffic ops and PD&EMore frequent MTF meetingsConvey reasons for conversion delaysAddress problems with FTA acceptance of FSUTMSMore technical presentationsFewer committees


Suggestions for Citilabs

Improve Cube’s help menu and documentation

Fix PT

Update and improve scripting process

Complete ArcGIS integration

Develop script writing manual

Better guidance on transit and toll modeling

Enhance Cube’s analysis and reporting capabilities

Coordinate better on conversion status


Suggestions for FDOT Planning

More MPO-specific model trainingMore computer-based or web-based trainingDetailed guidance on post-processing proceduresEnsure accuracy of non-MPO county networksBetter communication on research projects and future directionsFaster progress on standardizationAddress outdated networks, zone structure, and socioeconomic dataAddress previous MTF meeting feedback


Action Plan

Model Task ForceWorking with FTA on PT modeling issuesDevelop 5-year work program for FSUTMSReorganize committees

CitilabsWorking with MTF to fix PT issuesArcGIS integration making progressBeef up technical supportCommitted to working with MTF


Action Plan

FDOT Systems Planning OfficeWorking on FSUTMS standardization

Implement 5-year work program for FSUTMS

Revising training work program

2006 FSUTMS/CUBE Voyager Model Conversion & Support Survey Model Task Force Meeting December 2006.

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