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Page 1: MANAGING TRAVEL FOR PLANNED SPECIAL EVENTSEvent Operations Planning 6. Traffic Management Plan 7. Travel Demand Management & Traveler Information 8. Implementation Activities 9. Day-of-Event

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MANAGING TRAVEL FORPLANNED SPECIAL EVENTS

2

bull Definition What Is It amp Why Is It Importantbull Benefitsbull Event Characteristics amp Challengesbull Regional Planning amp Coordination for All Eventsbull Event Specific Planning Coordination amp Activitiesbull Resources amp Tools

Presentation Overview

3

A Planned Special Event is a public activity

with a scheduled time location amp duration

that may impact the normal operation of the

surface transportation system due to

increased travel demand ampor reduced capacity

attributed to event staging

Definition

4

Examplesbull Sporting events amp concertsbull Fairs amp festivalsbull Parades amp street races

What Is Not Includedbull Work zonesbull Severe weatherbull Natural disastersbull Other emergencies

Planned Special Event Examples

5

bull Advanced operations planning stakeholder coordination amp partnerships

bull Multi-agency traffic management team

ndash Develops traffic management plan

ndash Prepares procedures amp protocol

ndash Day-of-event traffic control amp coordination

bull Raise awareness of general public amp event patrons of potential travel impacts

bull Coordinate agency services amp resource sharing

Managing Travel for PSEs Involves

6

bull Achieving predictability

bull Ensuring safety

bull Maximizing efficiency

bull Meeting public amp event patrons expectations

Goals of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

7

bull Reduce traffic congestion

bull Improve mobility

bull Improve travel safety

bull Form partnerships amp build trust

bull Promote interagency coordination resource utilization amp sharing

bull Incorporate new procedures plans amp practices into day-to-day operation of agencies

Benefits

8

Transportation systembull Travel time amp delay (traffic amp transit)bull Arrival amp departure service ratebull Number amp location of traffic incidents

Communitybull Economicbull Emergency vehicle accessbull Public agency costsbull Travel demand

Benefit Measures

9

Event Characteristics amp Challenges

10

Event Impact Factors

TRAVELDEMAND

EXTERNALFACTORS

ROADSITECAPACITY

EVENTOPERATION

AVAILABLERESOURCES

11

bull Travel demand magnitude rate amp modal split

bull Background traffic transit amp parking capacity

bull Event market area amp staging requirements

bull Available personnel amp equipment resources for planning amp day-of-event operations

bull Weather security amp other contingencies

bull Other concurrent events

Issues amp Characteristics

12

bull Los Angeles County CAndash 2000 planned special events each year

bull Milwaukee WIndash 450 planned special events each year that

influence travel along one downtown segment of I-94

Number of Events within a Region

13

LawEnforcement Transportation

AgenciesMedia

PublicSafety

EventOrganizer

PrivateIndustry

RegionalOrganizations

GovernmentAgencies

PublicElectedOfficials

Stakeholders

14

bull Mitigate impacts of event-generated traffic

bull Potential for heavy volume of transit vehicles amp pedestrian flows

bull Coordinate travel management activities with event operator amp overall planning team

bull Available staff resources amp support services

bull Infrastructure lacking at event site tondash Accommodate generated trafficndash Manage trafficndash Provide support services

Stakeholder Challenges

15

Possible Travel Choices

TransitExpress Charter Bus

Automobile(route selection parking)

Consideration for Pedestrians amp Other Modes

16

bull Discreterecurring event at a permanent venue

bull Continuous event

bull Street use event

bull Regionalmulti-venue event

bull Rural event

Planned Special Event Categories

17

Regional Planning amp Coordination

18

bull Mechanism for agencies to coordinate activities amp work together

bull Focus on continuously improving travel management for all PSEs in region

bull Formal multi-agency program or initiative

bull Champion amp provide resources to pursue activities to improve on current practices

bull Multi-year program plan prioritizing initiatives to improve current practices

Regional Planning amp Coordination

19

Potential Focus of Regional Initiatives amp Activities

bull Interagency agreements

bull Regional or consistent agency permit process

bull Recommended travel management practices for specific categories of PSEs

bull Technical teams formed to champion amp carryout specific initiatives

bull Assess amp report on benefits of regional amp event-specific activities

Regional Planning amp Coordination (conrsquot)

20

Managing Travel for Specific Events

21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

Page 2: MANAGING TRAVEL FOR PLANNED SPECIAL EVENTSEvent Operations Planning 6. Traffic Management Plan 7. Travel Demand Management & Traveler Information 8. Implementation Activities 9. Day-of-Event

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bull Definition What Is It amp Why Is It Importantbull Benefitsbull Event Characteristics amp Challengesbull Regional Planning amp Coordination for All Eventsbull Event Specific Planning Coordination amp Activitiesbull Resources amp Tools

Presentation Overview

3

A Planned Special Event is a public activity

with a scheduled time location amp duration

that may impact the normal operation of the

surface transportation system due to

increased travel demand ampor reduced capacity

attributed to event staging

Definition

4

Examplesbull Sporting events amp concertsbull Fairs amp festivalsbull Parades amp street races

What Is Not Includedbull Work zonesbull Severe weatherbull Natural disastersbull Other emergencies

Planned Special Event Examples

5

bull Advanced operations planning stakeholder coordination amp partnerships

bull Multi-agency traffic management team

ndash Develops traffic management plan

ndash Prepares procedures amp protocol

ndash Day-of-event traffic control amp coordination

bull Raise awareness of general public amp event patrons of potential travel impacts

bull Coordinate agency services amp resource sharing

Managing Travel for PSEs Involves

6

bull Achieving predictability

bull Ensuring safety

bull Maximizing efficiency

bull Meeting public amp event patrons expectations

Goals of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

7

bull Reduce traffic congestion

bull Improve mobility

bull Improve travel safety

bull Form partnerships amp build trust

bull Promote interagency coordination resource utilization amp sharing

bull Incorporate new procedures plans amp practices into day-to-day operation of agencies

Benefits

8

Transportation systembull Travel time amp delay (traffic amp transit)bull Arrival amp departure service ratebull Number amp location of traffic incidents

Communitybull Economicbull Emergency vehicle accessbull Public agency costsbull Travel demand

Benefit Measures

9

Event Characteristics amp Challenges

10

Event Impact Factors

TRAVELDEMAND

EXTERNALFACTORS

ROADSITECAPACITY

EVENTOPERATION

AVAILABLERESOURCES

11

bull Travel demand magnitude rate amp modal split

bull Background traffic transit amp parking capacity

bull Event market area amp staging requirements

bull Available personnel amp equipment resources for planning amp day-of-event operations

bull Weather security amp other contingencies

bull Other concurrent events

Issues amp Characteristics

12

bull Los Angeles County CAndash 2000 planned special events each year

bull Milwaukee WIndash 450 planned special events each year that

influence travel along one downtown segment of I-94

Number of Events within a Region

13

LawEnforcement Transportation

AgenciesMedia

PublicSafety

EventOrganizer

PrivateIndustry

RegionalOrganizations

GovernmentAgencies

PublicElectedOfficials

Stakeholders

14

bull Mitigate impacts of event-generated traffic

bull Potential for heavy volume of transit vehicles amp pedestrian flows

bull Coordinate travel management activities with event operator amp overall planning team

bull Available staff resources amp support services

bull Infrastructure lacking at event site tondash Accommodate generated trafficndash Manage trafficndash Provide support services

Stakeholder Challenges

15

Possible Travel Choices

TransitExpress Charter Bus

Automobile(route selection parking)

Consideration for Pedestrians amp Other Modes

16

bull Discreterecurring event at a permanent venue

bull Continuous event

bull Street use event

bull Regionalmulti-venue event

bull Rural event

Planned Special Event Categories

17

Regional Planning amp Coordination

18

bull Mechanism for agencies to coordinate activities amp work together

bull Focus on continuously improving travel management for all PSEs in region

bull Formal multi-agency program or initiative

bull Champion amp provide resources to pursue activities to improve on current practices

bull Multi-year program plan prioritizing initiatives to improve current practices

Regional Planning amp Coordination

19

Potential Focus of Regional Initiatives amp Activities

bull Interagency agreements

bull Regional or consistent agency permit process

bull Recommended travel management practices for specific categories of PSEs

bull Technical teams formed to champion amp carryout specific initiatives

bull Assess amp report on benefits of regional amp event-specific activities

Regional Planning amp Coordination (conrsquot)

20

Managing Travel for Specific Events

21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

Page 3: MANAGING TRAVEL FOR PLANNED SPECIAL EVENTSEvent Operations Planning 6. Traffic Management Plan 7. Travel Demand Management & Traveler Information 8. Implementation Activities 9. Day-of-Event

3

A Planned Special Event is a public activity

with a scheduled time location amp duration

that may impact the normal operation of the

surface transportation system due to

increased travel demand ampor reduced capacity

attributed to event staging

Definition

4

Examplesbull Sporting events amp concertsbull Fairs amp festivalsbull Parades amp street races

What Is Not Includedbull Work zonesbull Severe weatherbull Natural disastersbull Other emergencies

Planned Special Event Examples

5

bull Advanced operations planning stakeholder coordination amp partnerships

bull Multi-agency traffic management team

ndash Develops traffic management plan

ndash Prepares procedures amp protocol

ndash Day-of-event traffic control amp coordination

bull Raise awareness of general public amp event patrons of potential travel impacts

bull Coordinate agency services amp resource sharing

Managing Travel for PSEs Involves

6

bull Achieving predictability

bull Ensuring safety

bull Maximizing efficiency

bull Meeting public amp event patrons expectations

Goals of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

7

bull Reduce traffic congestion

bull Improve mobility

bull Improve travel safety

bull Form partnerships amp build trust

bull Promote interagency coordination resource utilization amp sharing

bull Incorporate new procedures plans amp practices into day-to-day operation of agencies

Benefits

8

Transportation systembull Travel time amp delay (traffic amp transit)bull Arrival amp departure service ratebull Number amp location of traffic incidents

Communitybull Economicbull Emergency vehicle accessbull Public agency costsbull Travel demand

Benefit Measures

9

Event Characteristics amp Challenges

10

Event Impact Factors

TRAVELDEMAND

EXTERNALFACTORS

ROADSITECAPACITY

EVENTOPERATION

AVAILABLERESOURCES

11

bull Travel demand magnitude rate amp modal split

bull Background traffic transit amp parking capacity

bull Event market area amp staging requirements

bull Available personnel amp equipment resources for planning amp day-of-event operations

bull Weather security amp other contingencies

bull Other concurrent events

Issues amp Characteristics

12

bull Los Angeles County CAndash 2000 planned special events each year

bull Milwaukee WIndash 450 planned special events each year that

influence travel along one downtown segment of I-94

Number of Events within a Region

13

LawEnforcement Transportation

AgenciesMedia

PublicSafety

EventOrganizer

PrivateIndustry

RegionalOrganizations

GovernmentAgencies

PublicElectedOfficials

Stakeholders

14

bull Mitigate impacts of event-generated traffic

bull Potential for heavy volume of transit vehicles amp pedestrian flows

bull Coordinate travel management activities with event operator amp overall planning team

bull Available staff resources amp support services

bull Infrastructure lacking at event site tondash Accommodate generated trafficndash Manage trafficndash Provide support services

Stakeholder Challenges

15

Possible Travel Choices

TransitExpress Charter Bus

Automobile(route selection parking)

Consideration for Pedestrians amp Other Modes

16

bull Discreterecurring event at a permanent venue

bull Continuous event

bull Street use event

bull Regionalmulti-venue event

bull Rural event

Planned Special Event Categories

17

Regional Planning amp Coordination

18

bull Mechanism for agencies to coordinate activities amp work together

bull Focus on continuously improving travel management for all PSEs in region

bull Formal multi-agency program or initiative

bull Champion amp provide resources to pursue activities to improve on current practices

bull Multi-year program plan prioritizing initiatives to improve current practices

Regional Planning amp Coordination

19

Potential Focus of Regional Initiatives amp Activities

bull Interagency agreements

bull Regional or consistent agency permit process

bull Recommended travel management practices for specific categories of PSEs

bull Technical teams formed to champion amp carryout specific initiatives

bull Assess amp report on benefits of regional amp event-specific activities

Regional Planning amp Coordination (conrsquot)

20

Managing Travel for Specific Events

21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

Page 4: MANAGING TRAVEL FOR PLANNED SPECIAL EVENTSEvent Operations Planning 6. Traffic Management Plan 7. Travel Demand Management & Traveler Information 8. Implementation Activities 9. Day-of-Event

4

Examplesbull Sporting events amp concertsbull Fairs amp festivalsbull Parades amp street races

What Is Not Includedbull Work zonesbull Severe weatherbull Natural disastersbull Other emergencies

Planned Special Event Examples

5

bull Advanced operations planning stakeholder coordination amp partnerships

bull Multi-agency traffic management team

ndash Develops traffic management plan

ndash Prepares procedures amp protocol

ndash Day-of-event traffic control amp coordination

bull Raise awareness of general public amp event patrons of potential travel impacts

bull Coordinate agency services amp resource sharing

Managing Travel for PSEs Involves

6

bull Achieving predictability

bull Ensuring safety

bull Maximizing efficiency

bull Meeting public amp event patrons expectations

Goals of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

7

bull Reduce traffic congestion

bull Improve mobility

bull Improve travel safety

bull Form partnerships amp build trust

bull Promote interagency coordination resource utilization amp sharing

bull Incorporate new procedures plans amp practices into day-to-day operation of agencies

Benefits

8

Transportation systembull Travel time amp delay (traffic amp transit)bull Arrival amp departure service ratebull Number amp location of traffic incidents

Communitybull Economicbull Emergency vehicle accessbull Public agency costsbull Travel demand

Benefit Measures

9

Event Characteristics amp Challenges

10

Event Impact Factors

TRAVELDEMAND

EXTERNALFACTORS

ROADSITECAPACITY

EVENTOPERATION

AVAILABLERESOURCES

11

bull Travel demand magnitude rate amp modal split

bull Background traffic transit amp parking capacity

bull Event market area amp staging requirements

bull Available personnel amp equipment resources for planning amp day-of-event operations

bull Weather security amp other contingencies

bull Other concurrent events

Issues amp Characteristics

12

bull Los Angeles County CAndash 2000 planned special events each year

bull Milwaukee WIndash 450 planned special events each year that

influence travel along one downtown segment of I-94

Number of Events within a Region

13

LawEnforcement Transportation

AgenciesMedia

PublicSafety

EventOrganizer

PrivateIndustry

RegionalOrganizations

GovernmentAgencies

PublicElectedOfficials

Stakeholders

14

bull Mitigate impacts of event-generated traffic

bull Potential for heavy volume of transit vehicles amp pedestrian flows

bull Coordinate travel management activities with event operator amp overall planning team

bull Available staff resources amp support services

bull Infrastructure lacking at event site tondash Accommodate generated trafficndash Manage trafficndash Provide support services

Stakeholder Challenges

15

Possible Travel Choices

TransitExpress Charter Bus

Automobile(route selection parking)

Consideration for Pedestrians amp Other Modes

16

bull Discreterecurring event at a permanent venue

bull Continuous event

bull Street use event

bull Regionalmulti-venue event

bull Rural event

Planned Special Event Categories

17

Regional Planning amp Coordination

18

bull Mechanism for agencies to coordinate activities amp work together

bull Focus on continuously improving travel management for all PSEs in region

bull Formal multi-agency program or initiative

bull Champion amp provide resources to pursue activities to improve on current practices

bull Multi-year program plan prioritizing initiatives to improve current practices

Regional Planning amp Coordination

19

Potential Focus of Regional Initiatives amp Activities

bull Interagency agreements

bull Regional or consistent agency permit process

bull Recommended travel management practices for specific categories of PSEs

bull Technical teams formed to champion amp carryout specific initiatives

bull Assess amp report on benefits of regional amp event-specific activities

Regional Planning amp Coordination (conrsquot)

20

Managing Travel for Specific Events

21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

Page 5: MANAGING TRAVEL FOR PLANNED SPECIAL EVENTSEvent Operations Planning 6. Traffic Management Plan 7. Travel Demand Management & Traveler Information 8. Implementation Activities 9. Day-of-Event

5

bull Advanced operations planning stakeholder coordination amp partnerships

bull Multi-agency traffic management team

ndash Develops traffic management plan

ndash Prepares procedures amp protocol

ndash Day-of-event traffic control amp coordination

bull Raise awareness of general public amp event patrons of potential travel impacts

bull Coordinate agency services amp resource sharing

Managing Travel for PSEs Involves

6

bull Achieving predictability

bull Ensuring safety

bull Maximizing efficiency

bull Meeting public amp event patrons expectations

Goals of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

7

bull Reduce traffic congestion

bull Improve mobility

bull Improve travel safety

bull Form partnerships amp build trust

bull Promote interagency coordination resource utilization amp sharing

bull Incorporate new procedures plans amp practices into day-to-day operation of agencies

Benefits

8

Transportation systembull Travel time amp delay (traffic amp transit)bull Arrival amp departure service ratebull Number amp location of traffic incidents

Communitybull Economicbull Emergency vehicle accessbull Public agency costsbull Travel demand

Benefit Measures

9

Event Characteristics amp Challenges

10

Event Impact Factors

TRAVELDEMAND

EXTERNALFACTORS

ROADSITECAPACITY

EVENTOPERATION

AVAILABLERESOURCES

11

bull Travel demand magnitude rate amp modal split

bull Background traffic transit amp parking capacity

bull Event market area amp staging requirements

bull Available personnel amp equipment resources for planning amp day-of-event operations

bull Weather security amp other contingencies

bull Other concurrent events

Issues amp Characteristics

12

bull Los Angeles County CAndash 2000 planned special events each year

bull Milwaukee WIndash 450 planned special events each year that

influence travel along one downtown segment of I-94

Number of Events within a Region

13

LawEnforcement Transportation

AgenciesMedia

PublicSafety

EventOrganizer

PrivateIndustry

RegionalOrganizations

GovernmentAgencies

PublicElectedOfficials

Stakeholders

14

bull Mitigate impacts of event-generated traffic

bull Potential for heavy volume of transit vehicles amp pedestrian flows

bull Coordinate travel management activities with event operator amp overall planning team

bull Available staff resources amp support services

bull Infrastructure lacking at event site tondash Accommodate generated trafficndash Manage trafficndash Provide support services

Stakeholder Challenges

15

Possible Travel Choices

TransitExpress Charter Bus

Automobile(route selection parking)

Consideration for Pedestrians amp Other Modes

16

bull Discreterecurring event at a permanent venue

bull Continuous event

bull Street use event

bull Regionalmulti-venue event

bull Rural event

Planned Special Event Categories

17

Regional Planning amp Coordination

18

bull Mechanism for agencies to coordinate activities amp work together

bull Focus on continuously improving travel management for all PSEs in region

bull Formal multi-agency program or initiative

bull Champion amp provide resources to pursue activities to improve on current practices

bull Multi-year program plan prioritizing initiatives to improve current practices

Regional Planning amp Coordination

19

Potential Focus of Regional Initiatives amp Activities

bull Interagency agreements

bull Regional or consistent agency permit process

bull Recommended travel management practices for specific categories of PSEs

bull Technical teams formed to champion amp carryout specific initiatives

bull Assess amp report on benefits of regional amp event-specific activities

Regional Planning amp Coordination (conrsquot)

20

Managing Travel for Specific Events

21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

Page 6: MANAGING TRAVEL FOR PLANNED SPECIAL EVENTSEvent Operations Planning 6. Traffic Management Plan 7. Travel Demand Management & Traveler Information 8. Implementation Activities 9. Day-of-Event

6

bull Achieving predictability

bull Ensuring safety

bull Maximizing efficiency

bull Meeting public amp event patrons expectations

Goals of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

7

bull Reduce traffic congestion

bull Improve mobility

bull Improve travel safety

bull Form partnerships amp build trust

bull Promote interagency coordination resource utilization amp sharing

bull Incorporate new procedures plans amp practices into day-to-day operation of agencies

Benefits

8

Transportation systembull Travel time amp delay (traffic amp transit)bull Arrival amp departure service ratebull Number amp location of traffic incidents

Communitybull Economicbull Emergency vehicle accessbull Public agency costsbull Travel demand

Benefit Measures

9

Event Characteristics amp Challenges

10

Event Impact Factors

TRAVELDEMAND

EXTERNALFACTORS

ROADSITECAPACITY

EVENTOPERATION

AVAILABLERESOURCES

11

bull Travel demand magnitude rate amp modal split

bull Background traffic transit amp parking capacity

bull Event market area amp staging requirements

bull Available personnel amp equipment resources for planning amp day-of-event operations

bull Weather security amp other contingencies

bull Other concurrent events

Issues amp Characteristics

12

bull Los Angeles County CAndash 2000 planned special events each year

bull Milwaukee WIndash 450 planned special events each year that

influence travel along one downtown segment of I-94

Number of Events within a Region

13

LawEnforcement Transportation

AgenciesMedia

PublicSafety

EventOrganizer

PrivateIndustry

RegionalOrganizations

GovernmentAgencies

PublicElectedOfficials

Stakeholders

14

bull Mitigate impacts of event-generated traffic

bull Potential for heavy volume of transit vehicles amp pedestrian flows

bull Coordinate travel management activities with event operator amp overall planning team

bull Available staff resources amp support services

bull Infrastructure lacking at event site tondash Accommodate generated trafficndash Manage trafficndash Provide support services

Stakeholder Challenges

15

Possible Travel Choices

TransitExpress Charter Bus

Automobile(route selection parking)

Consideration for Pedestrians amp Other Modes

16

bull Discreterecurring event at a permanent venue

bull Continuous event

bull Street use event

bull Regionalmulti-venue event

bull Rural event

Planned Special Event Categories

17

Regional Planning amp Coordination

18

bull Mechanism for agencies to coordinate activities amp work together

bull Focus on continuously improving travel management for all PSEs in region

bull Formal multi-agency program or initiative

bull Champion amp provide resources to pursue activities to improve on current practices

bull Multi-year program plan prioritizing initiatives to improve current practices

Regional Planning amp Coordination

19

Potential Focus of Regional Initiatives amp Activities

bull Interagency agreements

bull Regional or consistent agency permit process

bull Recommended travel management practices for specific categories of PSEs

bull Technical teams formed to champion amp carryout specific initiatives

bull Assess amp report on benefits of regional amp event-specific activities

Regional Planning amp Coordination (conrsquot)

20

Managing Travel for Specific Events

21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

Page 7: MANAGING TRAVEL FOR PLANNED SPECIAL EVENTSEvent Operations Planning 6. Traffic Management Plan 7. Travel Demand Management & Traveler Information 8. Implementation Activities 9. Day-of-Event

7

bull Reduce traffic congestion

bull Improve mobility

bull Improve travel safety

bull Form partnerships amp build trust

bull Promote interagency coordination resource utilization amp sharing

bull Incorporate new procedures plans amp practices into day-to-day operation of agencies

Benefits

8

Transportation systembull Travel time amp delay (traffic amp transit)bull Arrival amp departure service ratebull Number amp location of traffic incidents

Communitybull Economicbull Emergency vehicle accessbull Public agency costsbull Travel demand

Benefit Measures

9

Event Characteristics amp Challenges

10

Event Impact Factors

TRAVELDEMAND

EXTERNALFACTORS

ROADSITECAPACITY

EVENTOPERATION

AVAILABLERESOURCES

11

bull Travel demand magnitude rate amp modal split

bull Background traffic transit amp parking capacity

bull Event market area amp staging requirements

bull Available personnel amp equipment resources for planning amp day-of-event operations

bull Weather security amp other contingencies

bull Other concurrent events

Issues amp Characteristics

12

bull Los Angeles County CAndash 2000 planned special events each year

bull Milwaukee WIndash 450 planned special events each year that

influence travel along one downtown segment of I-94

Number of Events within a Region

13

LawEnforcement Transportation

AgenciesMedia

PublicSafety

EventOrganizer

PrivateIndustry

RegionalOrganizations

GovernmentAgencies

PublicElectedOfficials

Stakeholders

14

bull Mitigate impacts of event-generated traffic

bull Potential for heavy volume of transit vehicles amp pedestrian flows

bull Coordinate travel management activities with event operator amp overall planning team

bull Available staff resources amp support services

bull Infrastructure lacking at event site tondash Accommodate generated trafficndash Manage trafficndash Provide support services

Stakeholder Challenges

15

Possible Travel Choices

TransitExpress Charter Bus

Automobile(route selection parking)

Consideration for Pedestrians amp Other Modes

16

bull Discreterecurring event at a permanent venue

bull Continuous event

bull Street use event

bull Regionalmulti-venue event

bull Rural event

Planned Special Event Categories

17

Regional Planning amp Coordination

18

bull Mechanism for agencies to coordinate activities amp work together

bull Focus on continuously improving travel management for all PSEs in region

bull Formal multi-agency program or initiative

bull Champion amp provide resources to pursue activities to improve on current practices

bull Multi-year program plan prioritizing initiatives to improve current practices

Regional Planning amp Coordination

19

Potential Focus of Regional Initiatives amp Activities

bull Interagency agreements

bull Regional or consistent agency permit process

bull Recommended travel management practices for specific categories of PSEs

bull Technical teams formed to champion amp carryout specific initiatives

bull Assess amp report on benefits of regional amp event-specific activities

Regional Planning amp Coordination (conrsquot)

20

Managing Travel for Specific Events

21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

Page 8: MANAGING TRAVEL FOR PLANNED SPECIAL EVENTSEvent Operations Planning 6. Traffic Management Plan 7. Travel Demand Management & Traveler Information 8. Implementation Activities 9. Day-of-Event

8

Transportation systembull Travel time amp delay (traffic amp transit)bull Arrival amp departure service ratebull Number amp location of traffic incidents

Communitybull Economicbull Emergency vehicle accessbull Public agency costsbull Travel demand

Benefit Measures

9

Event Characteristics amp Challenges

10

Event Impact Factors

TRAVELDEMAND

EXTERNALFACTORS

ROADSITECAPACITY

EVENTOPERATION

AVAILABLERESOURCES

11

bull Travel demand magnitude rate amp modal split

bull Background traffic transit amp parking capacity

bull Event market area amp staging requirements

bull Available personnel amp equipment resources for planning amp day-of-event operations

bull Weather security amp other contingencies

bull Other concurrent events

Issues amp Characteristics

12

bull Los Angeles County CAndash 2000 planned special events each year

bull Milwaukee WIndash 450 planned special events each year that

influence travel along one downtown segment of I-94

Number of Events within a Region

13

LawEnforcement Transportation

AgenciesMedia

PublicSafety

EventOrganizer

PrivateIndustry

RegionalOrganizations

GovernmentAgencies

PublicElectedOfficials

Stakeholders

14

bull Mitigate impacts of event-generated traffic

bull Potential for heavy volume of transit vehicles amp pedestrian flows

bull Coordinate travel management activities with event operator amp overall planning team

bull Available staff resources amp support services

bull Infrastructure lacking at event site tondash Accommodate generated trafficndash Manage trafficndash Provide support services

Stakeholder Challenges

15

Possible Travel Choices

TransitExpress Charter Bus

Automobile(route selection parking)

Consideration for Pedestrians amp Other Modes

16

bull Discreterecurring event at a permanent venue

bull Continuous event

bull Street use event

bull Regionalmulti-venue event

bull Rural event

Planned Special Event Categories

17

Regional Planning amp Coordination

18

bull Mechanism for agencies to coordinate activities amp work together

bull Focus on continuously improving travel management for all PSEs in region

bull Formal multi-agency program or initiative

bull Champion amp provide resources to pursue activities to improve on current practices

bull Multi-year program plan prioritizing initiatives to improve current practices

Regional Planning amp Coordination

19

Potential Focus of Regional Initiatives amp Activities

bull Interagency agreements

bull Regional or consistent agency permit process

bull Recommended travel management practices for specific categories of PSEs

bull Technical teams formed to champion amp carryout specific initiatives

bull Assess amp report on benefits of regional amp event-specific activities

Regional Planning amp Coordination (conrsquot)

20

Managing Travel for Specific Events

21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

Page 9: MANAGING TRAVEL FOR PLANNED SPECIAL EVENTSEvent Operations Planning 6. Traffic Management Plan 7. Travel Demand Management & Traveler Information 8. Implementation Activities 9. Day-of-Event

9

Event Characteristics amp Challenges

10

Event Impact Factors

TRAVELDEMAND

EXTERNALFACTORS

ROADSITECAPACITY

EVENTOPERATION

AVAILABLERESOURCES

11

bull Travel demand magnitude rate amp modal split

bull Background traffic transit amp parking capacity

bull Event market area amp staging requirements

bull Available personnel amp equipment resources for planning amp day-of-event operations

bull Weather security amp other contingencies

bull Other concurrent events

Issues amp Characteristics

12

bull Los Angeles County CAndash 2000 planned special events each year

bull Milwaukee WIndash 450 planned special events each year that

influence travel along one downtown segment of I-94

Number of Events within a Region

13

LawEnforcement Transportation

AgenciesMedia

PublicSafety

EventOrganizer

PrivateIndustry

RegionalOrganizations

GovernmentAgencies

PublicElectedOfficials

Stakeholders

14

bull Mitigate impacts of event-generated traffic

bull Potential for heavy volume of transit vehicles amp pedestrian flows

bull Coordinate travel management activities with event operator amp overall planning team

bull Available staff resources amp support services

bull Infrastructure lacking at event site tondash Accommodate generated trafficndash Manage trafficndash Provide support services

Stakeholder Challenges

15

Possible Travel Choices

TransitExpress Charter Bus

Automobile(route selection parking)

Consideration for Pedestrians amp Other Modes

16

bull Discreterecurring event at a permanent venue

bull Continuous event

bull Street use event

bull Regionalmulti-venue event

bull Rural event

Planned Special Event Categories

17

Regional Planning amp Coordination

18

bull Mechanism for agencies to coordinate activities amp work together

bull Focus on continuously improving travel management for all PSEs in region

bull Formal multi-agency program or initiative

bull Champion amp provide resources to pursue activities to improve on current practices

bull Multi-year program plan prioritizing initiatives to improve current practices

Regional Planning amp Coordination

19

Potential Focus of Regional Initiatives amp Activities

bull Interagency agreements

bull Regional or consistent agency permit process

bull Recommended travel management practices for specific categories of PSEs

bull Technical teams formed to champion amp carryout specific initiatives

bull Assess amp report on benefits of regional amp event-specific activities

Regional Planning amp Coordination (conrsquot)

20

Managing Travel for Specific Events

21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

Page 10: MANAGING TRAVEL FOR PLANNED SPECIAL EVENTSEvent Operations Planning 6. Traffic Management Plan 7. Travel Demand Management & Traveler Information 8. Implementation Activities 9. Day-of-Event

10

Event Impact Factors

TRAVELDEMAND

EXTERNALFACTORS

ROADSITECAPACITY

EVENTOPERATION

AVAILABLERESOURCES

11

bull Travel demand magnitude rate amp modal split

bull Background traffic transit amp parking capacity

bull Event market area amp staging requirements

bull Available personnel amp equipment resources for planning amp day-of-event operations

bull Weather security amp other contingencies

bull Other concurrent events

Issues amp Characteristics

12

bull Los Angeles County CAndash 2000 planned special events each year

bull Milwaukee WIndash 450 planned special events each year that

influence travel along one downtown segment of I-94

Number of Events within a Region

13

LawEnforcement Transportation

AgenciesMedia

PublicSafety

EventOrganizer

PrivateIndustry

RegionalOrganizations

GovernmentAgencies

PublicElectedOfficials

Stakeholders

14

bull Mitigate impacts of event-generated traffic

bull Potential for heavy volume of transit vehicles amp pedestrian flows

bull Coordinate travel management activities with event operator amp overall planning team

bull Available staff resources amp support services

bull Infrastructure lacking at event site tondash Accommodate generated trafficndash Manage trafficndash Provide support services

Stakeholder Challenges

15

Possible Travel Choices

TransitExpress Charter Bus

Automobile(route selection parking)

Consideration for Pedestrians amp Other Modes

16

bull Discreterecurring event at a permanent venue

bull Continuous event

bull Street use event

bull Regionalmulti-venue event

bull Rural event

Planned Special Event Categories

17

Regional Planning amp Coordination

18

bull Mechanism for agencies to coordinate activities amp work together

bull Focus on continuously improving travel management for all PSEs in region

bull Formal multi-agency program or initiative

bull Champion amp provide resources to pursue activities to improve on current practices

bull Multi-year program plan prioritizing initiatives to improve current practices

Regional Planning amp Coordination

19

Potential Focus of Regional Initiatives amp Activities

bull Interagency agreements

bull Regional or consistent agency permit process

bull Recommended travel management practices for specific categories of PSEs

bull Technical teams formed to champion amp carryout specific initiatives

bull Assess amp report on benefits of regional amp event-specific activities

Regional Planning amp Coordination (conrsquot)

20

Managing Travel for Specific Events

21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

Page 11: MANAGING TRAVEL FOR PLANNED SPECIAL EVENTSEvent Operations Planning 6. Traffic Management Plan 7. Travel Demand Management & Traveler Information 8. Implementation Activities 9. Day-of-Event

11

bull Travel demand magnitude rate amp modal split

bull Background traffic transit amp parking capacity

bull Event market area amp staging requirements

bull Available personnel amp equipment resources for planning amp day-of-event operations

bull Weather security amp other contingencies

bull Other concurrent events

Issues amp Characteristics

12

bull Los Angeles County CAndash 2000 planned special events each year

bull Milwaukee WIndash 450 planned special events each year that

influence travel along one downtown segment of I-94

Number of Events within a Region

13

LawEnforcement Transportation

AgenciesMedia

PublicSafety

EventOrganizer

PrivateIndustry

RegionalOrganizations

GovernmentAgencies

PublicElectedOfficials

Stakeholders

14

bull Mitigate impacts of event-generated traffic

bull Potential for heavy volume of transit vehicles amp pedestrian flows

bull Coordinate travel management activities with event operator amp overall planning team

bull Available staff resources amp support services

bull Infrastructure lacking at event site tondash Accommodate generated trafficndash Manage trafficndash Provide support services

Stakeholder Challenges

15

Possible Travel Choices

TransitExpress Charter Bus

Automobile(route selection parking)

Consideration for Pedestrians amp Other Modes

16

bull Discreterecurring event at a permanent venue

bull Continuous event

bull Street use event

bull Regionalmulti-venue event

bull Rural event

Planned Special Event Categories

17

Regional Planning amp Coordination

18

bull Mechanism for agencies to coordinate activities amp work together

bull Focus on continuously improving travel management for all PSEs in region

bull Formal multi-agency program or initiative

bull Champion amp provide resources to pursue activities to improve on current practices

bull Multi-year program plan prioritizing initiatives to improve current practices

Regional Planning amp Coordination

19

Potential Focus of Regional Initiatives amp Activities

bull Interagency agreements

bull Regional or consistent agency permit process

bull Recommended travel management practices for specific categories of PSEs

bull Technical teams formed to champion amp carryout specific initiatives

bull Assess amp report on benefits of regional amp event-specific activities

Regional Planning amp Coordination (conrsquot)

20

Managing Travel for Specific Events

21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

Page 12: MANAGING TRAVEL FOR PLANNED SPECIAL EVENTSEvent Operations Planning 6. Traffic Management Plan 7. Travel Demand Management & Traveler Information 8. Implementation Activities 9. Day-of-Event

12

bull Los Angeles County CAndash 2000 planned special events each year

bull Milwaukee WIndash 450 planned special events each year that

influence travel along one downtown segment of I-94

Number of Events within a Region

13

LawEnforcement Transportation

AgenciesMedia

PublicSafety

EventOrganizer

PrivateIndustry

RegionalOrganizations

GovernmentAgencies

PublicElectedOfficials

Stakeholders

14

bull Mitigate impacts of event-generated traffic

bull Potential for heavy volume of transit vehicles amp pedestrian flows

bull Coordinate travel management activities with event operator amp overall planning team

bull Available staff resources amp support services

bull Infrastructure lacking at event site tondash Accommodate generated trafficndash Manage trafficndash Provide support services

Stakeholder Challenges

15

Possible Travel Choices

TransitExpress Charter Bus

Automobile(route selection parking)

Consideration for Pedestrians amp Other Modes

16

bull Discreterecurring event at a permanent venue

bull Continuous event

bull Street use event

bull Regionalmulti-venue event

bull Rural event

Planned Special Event Categories

17

Regional Planning amp Coordination

18

bull Mechanism for agencies to coordinate activities amp work together

bull Focus on continuously improving travel management for all PSEs in region

bull Formal multi-agency program or initiative

bull Champion amp provide resources to pursue activities to improve on current practices

bull Multi-year program plan prioritizing initiatives to improve current practices

Regional Planning amp Coordination

19

Potential Focus of Regional Initiatives amp Activities

bull Interagency agreements

bull Regional or consistent agency permit process

bull Recommended travel management practices for specific categories of PSEs

bull Technical teams formed to champion amp carryout specific initiatives

bull Assess amp report on benefits of regional amp event-specific activities

Regional Planning amp Coordination (conrsquot)

20

Managing Travel for Specific Events

21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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13

LawEnforcement Transportation

AgenciesMedia

PublicSafety

EventOrganizer

PrivateIndustry

RegionalOrganizations

GovernmentAgencies

PublicElectedOfficials

Stakeholders

14

bull Mitigate impacts of event-generated traffic

bull Potential for heavy volume of transit vehicles amp pedestrian flows

bull Coordinate travel management activities with event operator amp overall planning team

bull Available staff resources amp support services

bull Infrastructure lacking at event site tondash Accommodate generated trafficndash Manage trafficndash Provide support services

Stakeholder Challenges

15

Possible Travel Choices

TransitExpress Charter Bus

Automobile(route selection parking)

Consideration for Pedestrians amp Other Modes

16

bull Discreterecurring event at a permanent venue

bull Continuous event

bull Street use event

bull Regionalmulti-venue event

bull Rural event

Planned Special Event Categories

17

Regional Planning amp Coordination

18

bull Mechanism for agencies to coordinate activities amp work together

bull Focus on continuously improving travel management for all PSEs in region

bull Formal multi-agency program or initiative

bull Champion amp provide resources to pursue activities to improve on current practices

bull Multi-year program plan prioritizing initiatives to improve current practices

Regional Planning amp Coordination

19

Potential Focus of Regional Initiatives amp Activities

bull Interagency agreements

bull Regional or consistent agency permit process

bull Recommended travel management practices for specific categories of PSEs

bull Technical teams formed to champion amp carryout specific initiatives

bull Assess amp report on benefits of regional amp event-specific activities

Regional Planning amp Coordination (conrsquot)

20

Managing Travel for Specific Events

21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

Page 14: MANAGING TRAVEL FOR PLANNED SPECIAL EVENTSEvent Operations Planning 6. Traffic Management Plan 7. Travel Demand Management & Traveler Information 8. Implementation Activities 9. Day-of-Event

14

bull Mitigate impacts of event-generated traffic

bull Potential for heavy volume of transit vehicles amp pedestrian flows

bull Coordinate travel management activities with event operator amp overall planning team

bull Available staff resources amp support services

bull Infrastructure lacking at event site tondash Accommodate generated trafficndash Manage trafficndash Provide support services

Stakeholder Challenges

15

Possible Travel Choices

TransitExpress Charter Bus

Automobile(route selection parking)

Consideration for Pedestrians amp Other Modes

16

bull Discreterecurring event at a permanent venue

bull Continuous event

bull Street use event

bull Regionalmulti-venue event

bull Rural event

Planned Special Event Categories

17

Regional Planning amp Coordination

18

bull Mechanism for agencies to coordinate activities amp work together

bull Focus on continuously improving travel management for all PSEs in region

bull Formal multi-agency program or initiative

bull Champion amp provide resources to pursue activities to improve on current practices

bull Multi-year program plan prioritizing initiatives to improve current practices

Regional Planning amp Coordination

19

Potential Focus of Regional Initiatives amp Activities

bull Interagency agreements

bull Regional or consistent agency permit process

bull Recommended travel management practices for specific categories of PSEs

bull Technical teams formed to champion amp carryout specific initiatives

bull Assess amp report on benefits of regional amp event-specific activities

Regional Planning amp Coordination (conrsquot)

20

Managing Travel for Specific Events

21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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15

Possible Travel Choices

TransitExpress Charter Bus

Automobile(route selection parking)

Consideration for Pedestrians amp Other Modes

16

bull Discreterecurring event at a permanent venue

bull Continuous event

bull Street use event

bull Regionalmulti-venue event

bull Rural event

Planned Special Event Categories

17

Regional Planning amp Coordination

18

bull Mechanism for agencies to coordinate activities amp work together

bull Focus on continuously improving travel management for all PSEs in region

bull Formal multi-agency program or initiative

bull Champion amp provide resources to pursue activities to improve on current practices

bull Multi-year program plan prioritizing initiatives to improve current practices

Regional Planning amp Coordination

19

Potential Focus of Regional Initiatives amp Activities

bull Interagency agreements

bull Regional or consistent agency permit process

bull Recommended travel management practices for specific categories of PSEs

bull Technical teams formed to champion amp carryout specific initiatives

bull Assess amp report on benefits of regional amp event-specific activities

Regional Planning amp Coordination (conrsquot)

20

Managing Travel for Specific Events

21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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16

bull Discreterecurring event at a permanent venue

bull Continuous event

bull Street use event

bull Regionalmulti-venue event

bull Rural event

Planned Special Event Categories

17

Regional Planning amp Coordination

18

bull Mechanism for agencies to coordinate activities amp work together

bull Focus on continuously improving travel management for all PSEs in region

bull Formal multi-agency program or initiative

bull Champion amp provide resources to pursue activities to improve on current practices

bull Multi-year program plan prioritizing initiatives to improve current practices

Regional Planning amp Coordination

19

Potential Focus of Regional Initiatives amp Activities

bull Interagency agreements

bull Regional or consistent agency permit process

bull Recommended travel management practices for specific categories of PSEs

bull Technical teams formed to champion amp carryout specific initiatives

bull Assess amp report on benefits of regional amp event-specific activities

Regional Planning amp Coordination (conrsquot)

20

Managing Travel for Specific Events

21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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17

Regional Planning amp Coordination

18

bull Mechanism for agencies to coordinate activities amp work together

bull Focus on continuously improving travel management for all PSEs in region

bull Formal multi-agency program or initiative

bull Champion amp provide resources to pursue activities to improve on current practices

bull Multi-year program plan prioritizing initiatives to improve current practices

Regional Planning amp Coordination

19

Potential Focus of Regional Initiatives amp Activities

bull Interagency agreements

bull Regional or consistent agency permit process

bull Recommended travel management practices for specific categories of PSEs

bull Technical teams formed to champion amp carryout specific initiatives

bull Assess amp report on benefits of regional amp event-specific activities

Regional Planning amp Coordination (conrsquot)

20

Managing Travel for Specific Events

21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

Page 18: MANAGING TRAVEL FOR PLANNED SPECIAL EVENTSEvent Operations Planning 6. Traffic Management Plan 7. Travel Demand Management & Traveler Information 8. Implementation Activities 9. Day-of-Event

18

bull Mechanism for agencies to coordinate activities amp work together

bull Focus on continuously improving travel management for all PSEs in region

bull Formal multi-agency program or initiative

bull Champion amp provide resources to pursue activities to improve on current practices

bull Multi-year program plan prioritizing initiatives to improve current practices

Regional Planning amp Coordination

19

Potential Focus of Regional Initiatives amp Activities

bull Interagency agreements

bull Regional or consistent agency permit process

bull Recommended travel management practices for specific categories of PSEs

bull Technical teams formed to champion amp carryout specific initiatives

bull Assess amp report on benefits of regional amp event-specific activities

Regional Planning amp Coordination (conrsquot)

20

Managing Travel for Specific Events

21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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19

Potential Focus of Regional Initiatives amp Activities

bull Interagency agreements

bull Regional or consistent agency permit process

bull Recommended travel management practices for specific categories of PSEs

bull Technical teams formed to champion amp carryout specific initiatives

bull Assess amp report on benefits of regional amp event-specific activities

Regional Planning amp Coordination (conrsquot)

20

Managing Travel for Specific Events

21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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20

Managing Travel for Specific Events

21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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21

Regional planning amp coordination for all planned special events

Event specificbull Event-specific operations planningbull Implementation activitiesbull Day-of-event activitiesbull Post-event activities

Phases of Managing Travelfor Planned Special Events

ProgramPlanning

Event OperationsPlanning

ImplementationActivities

Day-of-EventActivities

Post-EventActivities

22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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22

bull Advance planning amp resource coordination activities conducted for a specific planned special event

bull Establish a planning framework amp team

bull Predict transportation system operations deficiencies amp develop strategies to mitigate

bull Assess amp plan for unexpected high-impact scenarios

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness amp productivity

Event-Specific Operations Planning

23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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23

Key Activities amp Products

bull Agency permitting of planned special events

bull Interagency agreements

bull Traffic management team

bull Event travel management feasibility study

bull Traffic management plan transit management plan emergency management plan etc

bull Travel demand management initiatives

Event-Specific Operations Planning (conrsquot)

24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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24

bull Permit application

bull Permit process ndash Decision criteriandash Special requirements

bull Permitting requirementsndash Event restrictionsndash Impact mitigationndash Legalndash Funding

Planned Special Event PermittingSubmit Permit

Application

Review EventDate and Time

StreetUse

Event

ReviewEvent Route

Yes

Revise

DistributeApplication to

Necessary Agencies

Notify BusTransit Service

Approved

No

ReviewApplication

Material

Conduct Meetingof

Involved Agencies

Conduct Meetingwith

Event Organizer

AdditionalRequirements

ReviseApplication

Yes

Deliver PublicPresentation

No

Comments

Issue Permit

GainInter-jurisdictional

Approval

AppealDecision

Denied

Confirm PersonnelResources

Determine Staffingand Equipment

SecureParking Areas

NotifyEmergency Services

Inform AffectedProperty Owners

DisseminatePublic Advertisement

PrepareOperations Plan

Conduct Event

Conduct Pre-EventWalk-Through

PrepareCommunications

Plan

Approved

Event OrganizerAction

Public AgencyAction

KEY

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

Page 25: MANAGING TRAVEL FOR PLANNED SPECIAL EVENTSEvent Operations Planning 6. Traffic Management Plan 7. Travel Demand Management & Traveler Information 8. Implementation Activities 9. Day-of-Event

25

bull Traffic management plan development amp resource planning

bull Stakeholder coordination amp team management

bull Traffic management amp control

bull Event Site Command Post

bull Day-of-event traffic management

bull Post-event evaluation activities

Traffic Management Team

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

Page 26: MANAGING TRAVEL FOR PLANNED SPECIAL EVENTSEvent Operations Planning 6. Traffic Management Plan 7. Travel Demand Management & Traveler Information 8. Implementation Activities 9. Day-of-Event

26

Event Travel Management Feasibility Study

bull Travel forecast

bull Market area analysis

bull Parking demand analysis

bull Traffic demand analysis

bull Roadway capacity analysis

bull Mitigation of impacts

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

Page 27: MANAGING TRAVEL FOR PLANNED SPECIAL EVENTSEvent Operations Planning 6. Traffic Management Plan 7. Travel Demand Management & Traveler Information 8. Implementation Activities 9. Day-of-Event

27

Traffic Management PlanComponents

bull Site access amp parking planndash Access Process Park

bull Pedestrian access planndash Pedestrian access routesndash Shuttle bus service

bull Traffic flow planndash Traffic flow routesndash Emergency access

bull Procedures amp protocols

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

Page 28: MANAGING TRAVEL FOR PLANNED SPECIAL EVENTSEvent Operations Planning 6. Traffic Management Plan 7. Travel Demand Management & Traveler Information 8. Implementation Activities 9. Day-of-Event

28

Traffic Management PlanComponents (conrsquot)

bull Traffic control planndash Freeway Street Intersection

bull En-route traveler information plan

bull Traffic surveillance plan

bull Traffic incident management amp safety planndash Crash preventionndash Traffic incident clearance

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

Page 29: MANAGING TRAVEL FOR PLANNED SPECIAL EVENTSEvent Operations Planning 6. Traffic Management Plan 7. Travel Demand Management & Traveler Information 8. Implementation Activities 9. Day-of-Event

29

Travel Demand Managementbull Transit service

ndash Public transit service expansion marketingndash Express charter service

bull Local travel demand management

bull Event patron incentives

bull Pedestrian amp bicycle accommodation

bull High occupancy vehicle incentives

bull Business amp neighborhood accommodations

30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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30

bull Improve efficiency of traffic management plan deployment

bull Identify unknown amp potential problems before the event

bull Increase traffic management team preparedness

bull Products ndash Implementation planndash Review amp testingndash Personnel recruitment

amp training

Implementation Activities

31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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31

bull Defines personnel assignments roles amp responsibilities of traffic management team personnel on the day-of-event

bull Training amp preparation

bull Describes a scenario-based operations game plan at the management-level

bull Communicates instructions amp protocol for media amp public

bull Organizes traffic management personnel amp resources at field-level

Implementation Plan

32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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32

bull Daily implementation of the traffic management plan amp traffic monitoring

bull Facilitate rapid deployment of traffic management plan strategies amp contingency plans

bull Provide traffic amp incident management support

bull Respond to new scenarios amp unexpected events

Day-of-Event Activities

33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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33

Key Activities amp Products

bull Traffic management team coordination amp management

bull Traffic management plan evaluation amp revision

bull Interagency communication structure amp protocol

bull Media interaction

bull Traffic monitoring

Day-of-Event Activities (conrsquot)

34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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34

bull Evaluation of transportation system operations based on ndash Stakeholder debriefingsndash Analysis of day-of-event traffic data

bull Improve advance planning amp operations forndash Future recurring eventsndash Future events at the same venuendash All future events in a region

Post-Event Activities

35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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35

Key Activities amp Products

bull Participant evaluationndash Stakeholder debriefingndash Patron surveyndash Public survey

bull Post-event debriefing

bull Post-event report

bull Identification of key successes amp lessons learned

Post-Event Activities (conrsquot)

36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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36

Resources amp Tools

37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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37

bull Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook - Publication No FHWA-OP-04-010

bull Outreach materialndash Tri-fold brochurendash Frequently asked questionsndash Technical presentationndash Fact sheet

bull Resources available atndash TMC Pooled-Fund Study httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash ITS Electronic Document Library httpwwwitsdotgov

Resources amp Tools

38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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38

bull Purpose provide guidance amp recommendations onndash Managing travel for specific PSEsndash Planning coordination amp regional activities for all

PSEs within a region

bull Intended Audience individuals responsible for or engaged in any aspect of managing travel for all PSEs within a region or for specific events

bull Available at TMC Pooled-Fund Study web site amp ITS Electronic Document Libraryndash httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgovndash httpwwwitsdotgov

Handbook Overview

39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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39

bull Organization consists of 15 chapters within the following sectionsndash Overviewndash Advance planningndash Day-of-event activitiesndash Post-event activitiesndash Event profile

bull User Groupsndash Transportation engineerndash Law enforcement officerndash Event organizer

Handbook Overview (conrsquot)

40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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40

1 Introduction amp Background2 Characteristics amp Categories of PSEs3 Overview4 Regional amp Local Coordination5 Event Operations Planning6 Traffic Management Plan7 Travel Demand Management amp Traveler Information8 Implementation Activities9 Day-of-Event Activities10 Post-Event Activities11 DiscreteRecurring Event at a Permanent Venue12 Continuous Event13 Street Use Event14 RegionalMulti-Venue Event15 Rural Event

Handbook Chapters

41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools

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41

bull Repository of case studies amp reports TMC Pooled-Fund Study Website httptmcpfsopsfhwadotgov

bull Training Course amp Workshop ndash Available 2005

bull Special Events Case Studies Report ndash PTI FHWA

bull NCHRP Synthesis 309 Transportation Planning amp Management for Special Events

bull ITS Peer-to-Peer Program httpwwwitsdotgov

Additional Resources amp Tools