Fargo-Moorhead Metro COG Wade E. Kline, AICP
Dec 16, 2015
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