FSUTMS Model Status and Standardization

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FSUTMS Model Status and Standardization

• Developments and Future Directions

Florida Model Task Force Meeting Tampa,
FL December 13, 2006
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Content

• Model Conversion
• Application of Converted Models
• FSUTMS Framework
• Future Directions

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Model Conversion Process

• Model Conversion Steps
• Citilabs/consultants convert the model
• Districts/MPOs review the converted model
• Citilabs/Consultants make changes
• FDOT/Citilabs provide model specific training
• Model Conversion Approach
• Cube TRANPLAN as interim
• Full Cube Voyager

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Model Conversion Training

• Model Specific Trainings Provided /Assisted by
  Citilabs/Central Office
• NERPM
• TBRPM
• CFRPM
• Miami-Dade
• Lee/Collier
• Sarasota/Manatee

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Model Conversion Status
Model Name Conversion Status QA Status
1 Bay County TPO Model Cube Voyager In Process
2 Broward County MPO Model Cube Voyager Complete
3 Collier/Lee County MPO Model Cube Voyager In Process
4 D-1 Districtwide Model Pending Pending
5 D-5 Districtwide Model (CFRPM) Cube/TRANPLAN Complete
6 Desoto County Model Cube Voyager In Process
7 Florida-Alabama TPO Model Cube Voyager In Process
8 Alachua County MPO Model Cube Voyager Complete
9 Glades County Model Cube Voyager In Process
10 Hardee County Model Cube Voyager In Process
11 Hendry County Model Cube Voyager In Process
12 Highlands County Model Cube Voyager In Process
13 Miami-Dade MPO Model Cube/TRANPLAN In Process
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Model Conversion Status
Model Name Conversion Status QA Status
14 Northeast Regional Planning Model Cube Voyager Complete
15 Okaloosa-Walton TPO Model Cube Voyager In Process
16 Orlando (Metroplan) MPO Model Cube/TRANPLAN Complete
17 Palm Beach MPO Model Cube Voyager Complete
18 Polk County TPO Model Cube Voyager In Process
19 Putnam County Model Cube Voyager In Process
20 Sarasota/Manatee MPO Model Cube Voyager In Process
21 Southeast Regional Planning Model Cube/TRANPLAN Complete
22 Tallahassee-Leon QRS Model Pending Pending
23 Capital Region MPO Model Cube Voyager In Process
24 Tampa Bay Regional Planning Model Cube/TRANPLAN Complete
25 Treasure Coast Regional Model Cube Voyager Complete
26 Florida Statewide Model Cube Voyager Complete
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Use of Converted Models

• Converted Models Being Used
• NERPM, Alachua, SERPM, Treasure Coast, CFRPM,
  TBRPM, Statewide models
• Engineering and Planning Studies
• Corridor Studies, Master Plans, DRI, PDE

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Completed and On-Going Studies

• White Paper
• Data Dictionary
• Standard Reporting Templates
• Review of FSUTMS Default Coefficients and
  Parameters
• New Transit Modeling Framework

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FSUTMS Launcher/Interface
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FSUTMS Launcher/Interface
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FSUTMS Web Portal

• Launched on 08/01/2006
• Objectives
• Open a communication channel between Model Task
  Force (MTF), Systems Planning Office (SPO), and
  Florida modeling/planning community
• Build an information and data repository for
  model developers
• Provide a discussion forum for model developers
  and users

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WWW.FSUTMSONLINE.NET
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New Training Model - Olympus
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Olympus Model File Structure
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Olympus Model User Interface
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Olympus Special Applications
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Transit Modeling Framework

• Why
• Outdated existing model system and new challenges
• FTA regulations on travel forecasts and new QA
  guidelines
• The industry moving towards multi-path modeling
• Cube PT provides the tools
• Implications to other model components

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Transit Modeling Framework

• Whats new
• PT best path
• Two levels general and New Starts areas
• Affected transit modules
• Transit access
• Network coding
• Path building
• Mode Choice
• Highway modules
• Calibration and validation

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Transit Modeling Framework

• Whats new (continued)
• More focus on observed data
• Consistently good transit coding practice
• Relies on good highway practice
• Highway network coding
• Trip distribution
• Auto speeds

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Transit Modeling Framework

• What does it mean
• Decide what area you belong to based on your
  local transit services and future growth
• Modeling needs
• Large areas implementing the new framework
  immediately
• Small areas wait until next LRTP cycle

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Transit Modeling Framework

• What does it mean (continued)
• Immediate actions for all areas
• Review/Split zones
• Update highway network
• Centroid connectors
• Include required transit related attributes
• Standardize field names
• Revise transit modal numbers
• Collect transit service data

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Transit Modeling Framework

• What will we do
• Develop required procedures and programs
• Walk- and Auto- access connector programs
• Path building scripting templates
• Transit assignment reporting scripts
• Revised mode choice model
• Provide guidelines and documentation
• Theoretical framework
• Applications framework
• Transit model validation guidelines

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Transit Modeling Framework

• What will we do (continued)
• Develop prototype model
• Replace the current Olympus model components
• Provide samples for network coding and templates
• Conduct training workshop
• June 06
• More early next fiscal year (Sept/Oct 07)
• Provide on-time update on web portal
• Documentation, programs, and prototype model
• Technical Support (FAQs and online Q/As)

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Future Directions

• Short Term
• Finalize transit modeling framework
• Revisit the White Paper and Data Dictionary
• Incorporate latest developments
• Make more user friendly
• Work with districts and MPO to implement the
  FSUTMS standards

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Future Directions

• Short Term (continued)
• Implement FSUTMS reporting templates
• Develop transportation network coding standards
• Trip generation model
• Comprehensive review of current models
• Pursue income based trip generation model
• Develop new structure and coefficients if
  necessary

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Future Directions

• Short Term (continued)
• Model development application guidelines
• Best practice
• Model calibration and validation guidelines
• Calibration and Validation standards based on
  Review of Default Parameters Study
• Model Applications
• Work with Citilabs to provide customized FSUTMS
  CUBE software

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FSUTMS CUBE Menu System
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Future Directions

• Continuing Efforts
• Model training workshops
• Improve existing workshops
• Develop new workshops as necessary
• Assist model specific training
• Online education/training
• Technical support
• Improve and enhance web portal

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Future Directions

• Long Term
• Five-Year Model Development Plan

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Questions
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