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1 Interstate Operations Study Planning + Simulation
Fargo-Moorhead Metro COG Wade E. Kline, AICP

2 Interstate Operations Study Study Intent
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)

3 Interstate Operations Study Study Area

4 Interstate Operations Study Projected Population Growth 2015

5 Interstate Operations Study Phase I
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)

6 Interstate Operations Study Phase II
To be determined … Development of Performance Measures Finalize Alternatives & Strategies Analyze Alternatives & Strategies Issues Analysis Development Policy Plan and Framework

7 Interstate Operations Study Planning Summary
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

8 Interstate Operations Study Simulation Approach
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

9 Interstate Operations Study Simulation Outcome
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


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