Objective Category
Freight Management: Intermodal Facilities

The intent is to reduce the frequency and duration of delays at intermodal facilities where goods can transfer between modes.

Associated Objectives and Performance Measures

Objective Performance Measure
Reduce the frequency of delays per month at intermodal facilities by X percent in Y years. Frequency of delays per month at intermodal facilities where a delay is defined as an addition of Z minutes to free flow conditions.
Reduce the average duration of delays per month at intermodal facilities by X percent in Y years. Average duration of delays per month at intermodal facilities.

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
CVO02: Freight Administration
CVO11: Freight Drayage Optimization
TM22: Dynamic Lane Management and Shoulder Use

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.