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TRANSPORTATIONPLANNING

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TRANSPORTATION

PLANNING

It is a planning need for transportation

infrastructure such as roads, terminals, ports,

settings and the means to support an efficienttransport system, safe and smooth as well as

environmentally sound.

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PLANNING

It involves the evaluation, assessment, design and

sitting of transport facilities (generally

streets, highways, bike lanes and public

transport lines).

an evaluation process that encompasses diverse

viewpoints; the collaborative participation of relevant

transportation-related agencies and organizations;

and open, timely, and meaningful public involvement.

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TRANSPORTATION

PLANNING Scope of Works

Planning/evaluation of transportation (of goods and

people) land, sea, air, river in long, medium and short

term plans.

Planning/evaluation of multi-modal transportation

Using IT system (technology) for planning, monitoring

and evaluation of transportation

Review transportation policies

Preparation/evaluation of strategic transportation plan

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PLANNING

Object of Works

Activity system (transport demand)

Network systems (transportation infrastructure

and transport supply) Movement system (traffic)

Institutional system (institution)

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TRANSPORTATION

PLANNING Key purpose of transport planning

as:

to plan transport,

to design transport,

review transport

to deliver transport,

manage transport

to balance the needs of society, economy and

the environment.

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Processes in Transportation Planning

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Methodology in Transportation

Planning Survey OD (Origin Destination)

Ability to pay survey

Occupancy evaluation

Forecasting transportation

trip generation

trip distribution

modal choice

network assignment

Modeling and simulation of transportation

Associated strategic management methodology implemented for

transportation

Development of IT applications supporting system

Survey and Focus Group Discussion

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AIR QUALITY PLANNING

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What is the relationship between

transportation and air quality?

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What is the relationship between transportationand air quality? Usage of the transportation system is an influential factor in a

regions air quality. Therefore, the estimated emission ofpollutants from motor vehicles is a key consideration in

transportation planning. Regions that have nonattainment or maintenance air quality

status are required to ensure that emissions fromtransportation investments are consistent, or in conformitywith, levels set forth in state air quality plans.

Therefore, state DOTs and MPOs need to have a clear

understanding of the air quality-related transportationplanning requirements.

(MPO) - Metropolitan Planning Organization

(DOT) - Department of Transportation

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What are the major sources of pollution?

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What are the major sources of pollution?

Stationary sources

(power plants, chemical process industries, and petroleum refineries.)

Area sources (dry cleaners, gas stations, landfills, wastewater treatment

plants, and others.)

Mobile sources

on-road vehicles: (cars, trucks, and buses)

off-road sources : (trains, ships, airplanes, boats,

lawnmowers, and construction equipment.)

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http://www.planning.dot.gov/documents/briefingbook/D.htm

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The transportation conformity process (Figure 4)

to ensure that transportation plans and programs

meet air quality goals.

(TIP)Transportation

Improvement

Program

(SIP)State Implementation

Plan

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Metropolitan Planning Organization(MPO) is atransportation policy-making body made up ofrepresentatives from local government andtransportation agencies with authority and

responsibility in metropolitan planning areas.

Role of MPO for Air Quality The challenge for MPOs in nonattainment or maintenance

areas is to decide on a mix of transit and highway

investments that, combined with measures such asInspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs orreformulated gasoline, will keep emissions within theallowable limits for emissions from motor vehicles.

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Funding for Air Quality

Many types of federal-aid funding may be used to improve

air quality. One type of funding, the Congestion Mitigation

and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program funds, are

designated specifically for this purpose. Under the CMAQprogram, state DOTs receive funding based on the

severity of pollution and their population in ozone and

carbon monoxide nonattainment or maintenance areas

though all states receive some funding. State DOTs and

MPOs can use CMAQ funds for transportation projects

that reduce emissions in nonattainment and maintenance

areas.