Fargo-Moorhead Metro COG Wade E. Kline, AICP
Depict existing freeway operations: I-94 & 1-29 Metro Area Model existing conditions (2008), 2015, and 2035 planning horizons Identify deficiencies in relation to programmed/planned improvements Develop and analyze alternatives for preservation of existing investments Discuss options for bypass/beltway Understand relationship of regional dynamics and growth trends Two phase study, combines talents of local, state, and Federal agencies Metro COG assisted by Advanced Traffic Analysis Center (ATAC)
Finalize 2015 and 2035 Regional Demand Model (Pending) Interchange ramp and mainline counts (Complete) External Origin and Destination Survey (Pending) Construct Micro-simulation model of existing freeway system (Pending) Public Input (early input complete) Data Analysis and Issues Identification (complete) Preliminary Goals and Objective Work (complete) Preliminary Alternative Development (pending)
To be determined … Development of Performance Measures Finalize Alternatives & Strategies Analyze Alternatives & Strategies Issues Analysis Development Policy Plan and Framework
Emerging Issue Identification ◦ Freight ◦ Exurban Growth ◦ Job/HH Mismatch ◦ East-West Capacity ◦ ITS ◦ Infrastructure Balance (MN vs ND) & Funding ◦ Growth vs. new capacity ◦ Major Traffic Generators ◦ TDM ◦ Corridor Preservation
Effectively analyze critical areas ◦ Weaving sections, merge/diverge areas, control TDM (Cube) VISIM VISSIM Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) ◦ Overall Network Vehicle Trips, travel time, delay, etc ◦ Freeway Interchanges Movement volume, delay time, queue length ◦ Routes/Locations Vehicle trips, travel time, speed
Existing and Future Projected Operations ◦ Identify Hot Spots Today and in the Future Test Policy and Programming Alternatives ◦ Test capacity, preservation, and policy Develop Performance Measures to track system operations