Objective Category
Transit Operations and Management: Transit Signal Priority

The objectives in this category focus on implementation of transit signal priority systems to improve transit performance and reliability in a region.

Associated Objectives and Performance Measures

Objective Performance Measure
Increase implementation of transit signal priority strategies on X number of routes (or X number of intersections) over the next Y years. Number of transit routes/intersections equipped with transit signal priority capability.
Decrease system-wide signal delay on transit routes by X percent per year. System-wide signalized stop delay on transit routes.
Decrease delay by X percent per year by increasing the use of queue jumping and automated vehicle location. Travel time delay on routes with queue jumping and automated vehicle location in use.

Associated Planning Factors and Goals

Planning Factor Goal
D. Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight; Achieve a significant reduction in congestion
G. Promote efficient system management and operation; Improve the efficiency of the surface transportation system

Associated Service Packages

Service Package
PT01: Transit Vehicle Tracking
PT09: Transit Signal Priority
SU05: Location and Time
TM03: Traffic Signal Control
TM04: Connected Vehicle Traffic Signal System

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.