Objective Category
Freight Management: Travel Time Reliability

Objectives in the area of travel-time reliability for freight aim to reduce the variability in travel time so that users experience a consistent and predictable trip time for the movement of goods on the surface transportation system.

Associated Objectives and Performance Measures

Objective Performance Measure
Reduce buffer index on regional freight routes during peak and off-peak periods by X percent in Y years. Buffer Index on regional freight routes during peak and off-peak period.

Associated Planning Factors and Goals

Planning Factor Goal
A. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency; Improve the national freight network, strengthen the ability of rural communities to access national and international trade markets, and support regional economic development

Associated Service Packages

Service Package
CVO03: Electronic Clearance
CVO06: Freight Signal Priority
CVO07: Roadside CVO Safety
CVO08: Smart Roadside and Virtual WIM
CVO21: International Border Electronic Clearance
MC04: Winter Maintenance
TM06: Traffic Information Dissemination
TM08: Traffic Incident Management System
TM20: Variable Speed Limits
TM22: Dynamic Lane Management and Shoulder Use
TM23: Border Management Systems

Source

Planning for Operations Desk Reference



 
Since the mapping between objectives and service packages is not always straight-forward and often situation-dependent, these mappings should only be used as a starting point. Users should do their own analysis to identify the best service packages for their region.