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• 1. [Article] Proceedings of a Workshop on Interactive Graphics for Transportation Planners

  The workshop attracted transportation planners from transit and regional planning agencies, consulting firms, and local governments. It explored the use of interactive graphics coupled with multi-modal ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Proceedings of a Workshop on Interactive Graphics for Transportation Planners Author: Dueker, Kenneth, Roberts, Ross Year: 1984 The workshop attracted transportation planners from transit and regional planning agencies, consulting firms, and local governments. It explored the use of interactive graphics coupled with multi-modal transportation planning. Several key aspects of the use of interactive graphics were explored in panel discussions and demonstration workshop sessions. These aspects included the evolution of interactive graphics technology, the structured application of this technology in implementation, the operational environment, impacts on planning agencies and future applications of this technology. The demonstration of applications was made possible by use of Metro's EMME/2 system. Metro is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Portland area. Metro is the first planning jurisdiction in the United States to use EMME/2, so Metro's experience with the implementation of the system is particularly valuable. After acquiring the Urban Transportation Planning System (UTPS) in 1977, Metro began to look for new technology to better serve their regional transportation planning needs. In 1983, Metro acquired the EMME/2 system. Metro personnel who have used the system on a day-to-day basis have valuable insight into the functional aspects of this new technology. Title: Proceedings of a Workshop on Interactive Graphics for Transportation Planners Author: Dueker, Kenneth, Roberts, Ross Year: 1984 The workshop attracted transportation planners from transit and regional planning agencies, consulting firms, and local governments. It explored the use of interactive graphics coupled with multi-modal transportation planning. Several key aspects of the use of interactive graphics were explored in panel discussions and demonstration workshop sessions. These aspects included the evolution of interactive graphics technology, the structured application of this technology in implementation, the operational environment, impacts on planning agencies and future applications of this technology. The demonstration of applications was made possible by use of Metro's EMME/2 system. Metro is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Portland area. Metro is the first planning jurisdiction in the United States to use EMME/2, so Metro's experience with the implementation of the system is particularly valuable. After acquiring the Urban Transportation Planning System (UTPS) in 1977, Metro began to look for new technology to better serve their regional transportation planning needs. In 1983, Metro acquired the EMME/2 system. Metro personnel who have used the system on a day-to-day basis have valuable insight into the functional aspects of this new technology. Close

• 2. [Article] Metro 2040 Framework Update, Fall 1996/Winter 1997

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Metro 2040 Framework Update, Fall 1996/Winter 1997 Author: Metro (Or.) Year: 1997 Title: Metro 2040 Framework Update, Fall 1996/Winter 1997 Author: Metro (Or.) Year: 1997 Close

• 3. [Article] Metro 2040 Framework Update, Fall 1995/Winter 1996

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Metro 2040 Framework Update, Fall 1995/Winter 1996 Author: Metro (Or.) Year: 1996 Title: Metro 2040 Framework Update, Fall 1995/Winter 1996 Author: Metro (Or.) Year: 1996 Close

• 4. [Article] Dynamic Assignment Models and their Application in the Portland Metro Region

  Metro's Research and Modeling Services Program is responsible for the development, maintenance, and application of travel demand models for application in long-range planning efforts in the Portland metropolitan ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Dynamic Assignment Models and their Application in the Portland Metro Region Author: Bosa, Peter G. Year: 2017 Metro's Research and Modeling Services Program is responsible for the development, maintenance, and application of travel demand models for application in long-range planning efforts in the Portland metropolitan region. Representation of traffic—both vehicular and transit—plays an integral role in the travel demand modeling process. Complex software is required to assign vehicles and transit users to transportation networks to determine viable options available to travelers, costs associated with those options, and sets of routes by which travelers might navigate their trips. Metro's current static assignment model has traditionally sufficed for use with Metro's four-step travel demand model. However, static assignments have well-documented limitations that preclude the ability of the analyst to answer complex policy questions, especially those related to greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, and transportation network reliability. In addition, static assignments cannot fulfill a need for small-duration travel time increments required by the next generation activity-based models. The shortcomings of the static assignment necessitates Metro’s development and application of regional dynamic traffic assignment (DTA) models. The resolution of these models allows for continuous modeling of traffic over an analysis period, which allows the analyst to capture temporally-based traffic events such as the building and dissipation of queues, measurement of the duration of congestion, and high fidelity speed profiles for use in emissions analysis. This presentation will focus on why Metro has developed a DTA, how DTA compares with other models—specifically macro-scale static assignments and micro-simulations—and how DTA has been applied in Metro's modeling process. Title: Dynamic Assignment Models and their Application in the Portland Metro Region Author: Bosa, Peter G. Year: 2017 Metro's Research and Modeling Services Program is responsible for the development, maintenance, and application of travel demand models for application in long-range planning efforts in the Portland metropolitan region. Representation of traffic—both vehicular and transit—plays an integral role in the travel demand modeling process. Complex software is required to assign vehicles and transit users to transportation networks to determine viable options available to travelers, costs associated with those options, and sets of routes by which travelers might navigate their trips. Metro's current static assignment model has traditionally sufficed for use with Metro's four-step travel demand model. However, static assignments have well-documented limitations that preclude the ability of the analyst to answer complex policy questions, especially those related to greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, and transportation network reliability. In addition, static assignments cannot fulfill a need for small-duration travel time increments required by the next generation activity-based models. The shortcomings of the static assignment necessitates Metro’s development and application of regional dynamic traffic assignment (DTA) models. The resolution of these models allows for continuous modeling of traffic over an analysis period, which allows the analyst to capture temporally-based traffic events such as the building and dissipation of queues, measurement of the duration of congestion, and high fidelity speed profiles for use in emissions analysis. This presentation will focus on why Metro has developed a DTA, how DTA compares with other models—specifically macro-scale static assignments and micro-simulations—and how DTA has been applied in Metro's modeling process. Close

• 5. [Article] Design of a Dynamic Activity Travel Modeling System for Metro

  Trip-based models are no longer adequate for some of the more complex questions. They fail to account for time of day sensitivity, dynamic congestion effects, variable pricing and tolls, and the reliability ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Design of a Dynamic Activity Travel Modeling System for Metro Author: Gliebe, John Year: 2011 Trip-based models are no longer adequate for some of the more complex questions. They fail to account for time of day sensitivity, dynamic congestion effects, variable pricing and tolls, and the reliability of both highways and transit. Existing activity/tour-based models lack the enhanced temporal element provided by a more dynamic, activity-based microsimulation. DASH is the next-generation model being developed by the Metro Research Center. Title: Design of a Dynamic Activity Travel Modeling System for Metro Author: Gliebe, John Year: 2011 Trip-based models are no longer adequate for some of the more complex questions. They fail to account for time of day sensitivity, dynamic congestion effects, variable pricing and tolls, and the reliability of both highways and transit. Existing activity/tour-based models lack the enhanced temporal element provided by a more dynamic, activity-based microsimulation. DASH is the next-generation model being developed by the Metro Research Center. Close

• 6. [Article] Annual Metro Regional Trail Count and Why Local Extrapolation Factors Matter

  Metro, Portland's regional governing agency, conducts annual two-hour counts along its regional trail every September. This upcoming fall (2017) will be the 10th year that the counts have been held, which ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Annual Metro Regional Trail Count and Why Local Extrapolation Factors Matter Author: Gibson, Geoff Year: 2017 Metro, Portland's regional governing agency, conducts annual two-hour counts along its regional trail every September. This upcoming fall (2017) will be the 10th year that the counts have been held, which means we at Metro can finally start seeing noticeable, long-lasting trends in the regional trail network. Perhaps more importantly, we are seeing how these data have directly impacted investments in future trail, bicycle, and pedestrian projects. This seminar will cover the history of the program, details of how it's conducted and why it's conducted that way, how data are used (including an inside look at future iterations of Metro's interactive trail count map), and why creating local extrapolation factors for adjusting to annual traffic is so important. Title: Annual Metro Regional Trail Count and Why Local Extrapolation Factors Matter Author: Gibson, Geoff Year: 2017 Metro, Portland's regional governing agency, conducts annual two-hour counts along its regional trail every September. This upcoming fall (2017) will be the 10th year that the counts have been held, which means we at Metro can finally start seeing noticeable, long-lasting trends in the regional trail network. Perhaps more importantly, we are seeing how these data have directly impacted investments in future trail, bicycle, and pedestrian projects. This seminar will cover the history of the program, details of how it's conducted and why it's conducted that way, how data are used (including an inside look at future iterations of Metro's interactive trail count map), and why creating local extrapolation factors for adjusting to annual traffic is so important. Close

• 7. [Article] 2000 Regional Transportation Plan

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: 2000 Regional Transportation Plan Author: Metro (Or.) Year: 2000 Title: 2000 Regional Transportation Plan Author: Metro (Or.) Year: 2000 Close

• 8. [Article] The Portland Region: How are We Doing? Highlights of the Region

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Portland Region: How are We Doing? Highlights of the Region Author: Metro (Or.) Year: 2003 Title: The Portland Region: How are We Doing? Highlights of the Region Author: Metro (Or.) Year: 2003 Close

• 9. [Article] Implementing the Regional Transportation Plan: Evaluating Traffic Congestion

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Implementing the Regional Transportation Plan: Evaluating Traffic Congestion Author: Metro (Or.) Year: 2001 Title: Implementing the Regional Transportation Plan: Evaluating Traffic Congestion Author: Metro (Or.) Year: 2001 Close

• 10. [Article] Request for Qualifications: Region 2040: Transportation and Land Use Concepts: Phase 1

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Request for Qualifications: Region 2040: Transportation and Land Use Concepts: Phase 1 Author: Metro (Or.) Year: 1991 Title: Request for Qualifications: Region 2040: Transportation and Land Use Concepts: Phase 1 Author: Metro (Or.) Year: 1991 Close