Performance Measure

The buffer index (represents the extra time (buffer) travelers add to their average travel time when planning trips in order to arrive on-time 95 percent of the time).

Associated Objectives

Reduce buffer index on arterials during peak and off-peak periods by X percent in Y years.
Reduce buffer index on the freeway system during peak and off-peak periods by X percent in Y years.

Service Packages that Support the Performance Measure

VS05-Curve Speed Warning
ST02-Eco-Traffic Signal Timing
CVO06-Freight Signal Priority
TM04-Connected Vehicle Traffic Signal System
VS12-Vulnerable Road User Safety
VS08-Queue Warning
VS13-Intersection Safety Warning and Collision Avoidance
VS10-Restricted Lane Warnings
VS09-Reduced Speed Zone Warning / Lane Closure
TM21-Speed Harmonization
ST03-Eco-Traffic Metering
TI07-In-Vehicle Signage
TM03-Traffic Signal Control
TM05-Traffic Metering
TM06-Traffic Information Dissemination
TM08-Traffic Incident Management System
TM20-Variable Speed Limits
TM22-Dynamic Lane Management and Shoulder Use
TI01-Broadcast Traveler Information
PS08-Roadway Service Patrols

Associated Goals

Improve the efficiency of the surface transportation system
Improve the resiliency and reliability of the surface transportation system

Planning Factors

G. Promote efficient system management and operation;
I. Improve the resiliency and reliability of the transportation system and reduce or mitigate stormwater impacts of surface transportation;

Source

Planning for Operations Desk Reference