Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) In the 2016-2025 State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP), the Town received funding commitment from NCDOT for a Town-wide signal system. Along with Fuquay-Varina, several other jurisdictions received similar project support, and these stand-alone projects are the first steps in NCDOT’s vision of having a regionally connected ITS network. From a regional perspective, a multi-jurisdictional traffic signal system could provide an array of benefits to the travelling public, as well as to local agencies. Although traffic signals are localized to a small geography, it is impossible to discount the impacts effective management and operations can have on both mobility and congestion at a regional level. This is especially inherent in Fuquay-Varina where major thoroughfares such as US 401, NC 55, NC 42, Ten-Ten Road, and Sunset Lake Road cross multiple jurisdictional boundaries. Coordinated signal systems could allow for smoother traffic flow between and through connecting towns. In addition to mobility improvements, the coordination across jurisdictions can allow partner agencies to leverage their strengths to enhance operation and maintenance of signal systems. While the creation of a regional signal system is not a cure-all and can be challenging to implement, it would ultimately yield benefits to the Town and the study area by reducing delays and congestion levels while improving predictability of traffic movement. The Town will continue to partner with CAMPO and NCDOT on the implementation of the connected signal system. More detailed information about how ITS works is provided later in this chapter. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Transportation Demand Management (TDM), sometimes referred to as Travel Demand Management, is a transportation industry standard term referring to a body of actions that seek to “manage the demand for travel by drive-alone private car, rather than catering for that demand, or managing the road system.” In simple terms, TDM provides people with a variety of mobility options (other than driving alone) to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and gain environmental, conservation, and sustainability benefits—generally without large infrastructure investments. Measures are directed at increasing vehicle occupancy, shifting travel mode or time of travel, or reducing the need for travel. Much of the time, the focus is to reduce vehicular demand during peak morning and afternoon commute periods, but TDM measures have benefits that extend to off-peak and special event travel times as well. TDM measures typically fall into four categories: alternative work arrangements, employer or institutional support actions, local and regional infrastructure and policy, and financial incentives and disincentives. There are already a variety of TDM measures that have been implemented at the regional level. The Town will look for ways to promote these measures and partner with agencies such as Go Triangle and CAMPO to help reduce pressure on the transportation network within the study area.
Key Tenets of ITS and TDM Measure Success :
Regional Collaboration
Infrastructure Enhancements
Shared Financial Responsibility
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