ROADWAY
ROADWAY
FREIGHT
FREIGHT
TRANSIT
TRANSIT
ACT TRANSPOR
Roadway The roadway gap analysis focuses on connectivity and capacity challenges within the street network. Using NCTCOG’s 2050 Travel Demand Model and spatial analytic tools, the analysis identifies physical breaks in the network, dangling vertices, and missing links that limit access to employment centers and growth areas. It also evaluates operational performance through LOS and V/C ratios to highlight corridors projected to experience severe congestion. Analysis Highlights: ■ Mapping travelsheds for major employment centers. ■ Identifying areas outside 15-minute travel buffers and congested corridors. ■ Scripted generation of potential infill connections to improve network continuity. ■ LOS and V/C analysis to prioritize corridors for capacity improvements. The outcome is an Unconstrained Needs Network that illustrates where roadway enhancements would most improve mobility and system performance.
Freight Freight analysis addresses gaps in truck movement efficiency, last-mile connectivity, and safety. The methodology incorporates freight trip data, OD patterns, and designated truck routes to identify clusters of freight activity with poor infrastructure access. Additional layers include intermodal facility connectivity and crash data from the Crash Records Information System (CRIS) to locate safety hotspots. Analysis Highlights: ■ Freight clusters with inadequate last-mile access. ■ Routing inefficiencies caused by physical or regulatory barriers. ■ High-risk corridors for commercial vehicle crashes. Recommendations focus on improving corridor continuity, enhancing access to industrial hubs, and mitigating safety risks through targeted infrastructure upgrades.
6.3.1. Analysis Approach The approach combines spatial analysis, operational performance review, and demand forecasting to identify gaps in physical infrastructure and service coverage. Each mode is assessed through a tailored methodology that reflects its unique operational characteristics and role in the regional transportation system. The findings lay the groundwork for targeted investments and policy adjustments that support MTP goals.
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