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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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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.