A Manual of Regional Transportation Modeling Practice for Air Quality Analysis (Version 1.0) (Completed 1993)

Performer(s): National Association of Regional Councils (NARC)
Sponsor(s): NARC

To order:

Sylvia Bryant. National Assoc. of Regional Councils, 1700 K St., NW., Suite 1300, Washington, DC 20006;
Tel: 202-457-0710, ext 18; Fax: 202-296-9352; Email: sylvia@narc.org.

Abstract

The manual was developed under the auspices of the Clean Air Project of the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC). A conference was held in Crystal City, Virginia, in November 1991, and nearly 100 regional, State, and Federal transportation planning officials attended. This conference provided the opportunity for participants to set the direction for the development of the manual. The manual was developed for the purpose of providing guidance on CAA issues to consider in responding to new regional analysis needs, and especially for carrying out transportation modeling for air quality planning efforts. The manual reviews the current state of practice today and focuses primarily on travel demand forecasting as it is practiced by regional agencies and MPOs. It identifies and discusses modeling and analysis requirements resulting from the CAA and ISTEA, and suggests strategies for responding to specific analysis needs and for overcoming common problems. Further research needs are identified within the manual for purposes of research and development.

The MOBILE Model and Transportation Planning: A Brief Overview (Completed 1995)

Performer(s): Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
Sponsor(s): FHWA

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Kevin N. Black. FHWA , HEPN-10, 400 Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 20590;
Tel: 202-366-9485; Fax: 202-366-3409; Email: Kevin.n.black@fhwa.dot.gov;
Order Nos.: FHWA-PD-95; DOT-VNTSC-FHWA-95-7; NTIS No. PB96144233.

Abstract

This is a simplified summary of the MOBILE model and description of how it is used in transportation planning. The booklet was developed for distribution to nontechnical audiences that work with the transportation field and use the results of the MOBILE model.