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What is Transportation? ? Transportation is the movement of people and goods over time

What is Transportation? ? Transportation is the movement of people and goods over time and space. . . n Transportation should be… - Safe - Environmentally Friendly n 1

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Emissions from Vehicles Y L L A T N E M ? ? N

Emissions from Vehicles Y L L A T N E M ? ? N ? O ? R I Y L V EN IEND FR Emissions 4

Transportation Modes Motorized • Automobile • Transit Non-Motorized • Biking • Walking -Bus -Rail

Transportation Modes Motorized • Automobile • Transit Non-Motorized • Biking • Walking -Bus -Rail - Rapid Transit (subway) 5

Development of Transportation Modes Ridership Automobile Bus Electric Tramway Cable car Horse-drawn Omni bus

Development of Transportation Modes Ridership Automobile Bus Electric Tramway Cable car Horse-drawn Omni bus Time 1860 1893 1923 1948 6

Life Cycle of a Transportation Mode Ridership Growth to Maturity Decline Innovation Period Nostalgia

Life Cycle of a Transportation Mode Ridership Growth to Maturity Decline Innovation Period Nostalgia Time 7

History of Transportation 8

History of Transportation 8

Hybrid Cars Environmentally Friendly 9

Hybrid Cars Environmentally Friendly 9

Hybrid Cars Gasoline power + Electric power 10

Hybrid Cars Gasoline power + Electric power 10

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History of Transportation Year: 1804 Year: 2008 Speed: 8 km/h Speed: ~ 500 km/h

History of Transportation Year: 1804 Year: 2008 Speed: 8 km/h Speed: ~ 500 km/h 13

Railway In Japan nearly 40 years, In Europe nearly 25 years Long distance Very

Railway In Japan nearly 40 years, In Europe nearly 25 years Long distance Very High speed Locomotives High speed Interurban Regional Tram Metro Speed 14

320 km/h TGV Duplex (France) 300 km/h 230 km/h AVE (Spain) New Pendolino (Italy)

320 km/h TGV Duplex (France) 300 km/h 230 km/h AVE (Spain) New Pendolino (Italy) 200 km/h 300 km/h Virgin West Coast Pendolino (UK) KTX (South Korea) 15

3 ways we transport on planet earth: 1) Land -Railway -Highway -Pipeline 16

3 ways we transport on planet earth: 1) Land -Railway -Highway -Pipeline 16

2) Sea 3) Air 17

2) Sea 3) Air 17

Which mode has the most problems? ? 18

Which mode has the most problems? ? 18

Why people like cars? n n n We like the cars It often (but

Why people like cars? n n n We like the cars It often (but not always) is the fastest mode, depending on levels of congestion, time of day and the available alternatives Privacy Automobiles suggest that you are at a higher level of society People simply enjoy the sensation of driving 19

Importance of Transportation Necessary for economic growth, but not sufficient - The speed, cost,

Importance of Transportation Necessary for economic growth, but not sufficient - The speed, cost, and capabilities of available transportation have a significant economic impact on an area - Countries with better/advanced transportation networks and services are leaders in industry and commerce USA, Japan, Germany, . . . n 20

Importance of Transportation Determines the location and character of cities and regions by interacting

Importance of Transportation Determines the location and character of cities and regions by interacting with land use (e. g. silk road) n National security n 21

Components of the Transportation System n n n Infrastructure (supply): -Physical facilities: highways, railroads,

Components of the Transportation System n n n Infrastructure (supply): -Physical facilities: highways, railroads, ports -Transfer points: parking areas, driveways -Supporting elements: signals, signs, safety hardware, etc. Vehicles (demand): Planes, trains, autos, buses, ships, trucks Operators/users: Drivers, pilots, freight, passengers 22

What is Transportation Engineering The engineering profession is involved in all aspects of -Aeronautical

What is Transportation Engineering The engineering profession is involved in all aspects of -Aeronautical (aircraft) -Chemical (fuel) -Mechanical (vehicles) -Electrical (communications, control system) -Civil (development of facilities and manage demand) n 23

Transportation Engineering One of the specialty areas of civil engineering - Development of facilities

Transportation Engineering One of the specialty areas of civil engineering - Development of facilities for the movement of goods and people - Planning, design, operation and maintenance n People oriented n 24

Multi-disciplinary -Economic -Environmental -Planning -Statistics -Law -Psychology & human factors -Public administration n Problems

Multi-disciplinary -Economic -Environmental -Planning -Statistics -Law -Psychology & human factors -Public administration n Problems ==> solutions n 25

Areas of Transportation Engineering Transportation Planning n Traffic Operations (signs, signals, . . )

Areas of Transportation Engineering Transportation Planning n Traffic Operations (signs, signals, . . ) n Roadway Geometric Design n Pavement Engineering n Railway Engineering n Design and Planning of Airports n 26

Development of Transportation Network Planning n Design n Construction n 27

Development of Transportation Network Planning n Design n Construction n 27

What is transportation planning? Activities that: 1. Identify problems, gather and analyze data 2.

What is transportation planning? Activities that: 1. Identify problems, gather and analyze data 2. Forecast future traffic demands and estimate the environmental and social impacts 3. Evaluate alternatives and determine the alternative that meet the requirements and constraints of the problem at the lowest cost 28

The 4 step transport planning process Demographic Data Step 1: Trip Generation Transportatio n

The 4 step transport planning process Demographic Data Step 1: Trip Generation Transportatio n Network Step 2: Trip Distribution Step 3: Mode Choice Step 4: Trip/ Traffic Assignment OUTPUT • Estimated trips • Estimated modal shares • Estimated travel speeds • Estimated travel delays 29

Trip Generation Trip generation Decision to travel for a specific purpose (e. g. eat

Trip Generation Trip generation Decision to travel for a specific purpose (e. g. eat lunch) -How much do people use the transport system? -Why do people use the transport system? -Where can different types of activities be satisfied? n Potential 30

Trip Distribution n Choice of destination (a particular restaurant? The nearestaurant? ) -Given a

Trip Distribution n Choice of destination (a particular restaurant? The nearestaurant? ) -Given a location, where do people go to satisfy demand for an activity type? -Determine origin and destination of trips Trip distribution Travel demand 31

Mode Choice n How do people use the transport system? Mode choice – What

Mode Choice n How do people use the transport system? Mode choice – What modes do they choose (transit, walk, carpool, drive alone, …)? – How do they react to varying transport service quality? Transport demand 32

Trip / Traffic Assignment n How do people use the transport system? Route choice

Trip / Traffic Assignment n How do people use the transport system? Route choice – Given a mode, which route do they choose (e. g. E-5. . )? – Which parts of the transport system do they use? Assigned flows 33

Demographic Data n Household size n Income level Autos per household n 34

Demographic Data n Household size n Income level Autos per household n 34

Network Data Highway network n Transit network n 35

Network Data Highway network n Transit network n 35

Capacity Restraint for Highways A qualitative measure describing operational conditions within a traffic stream

Capacity Restraint for Highways A qualitative measure describing operational conditions within a traffic stream and their perception by drivers and/or passengers n Different for different facilities (freeway, multilane, 2 -lane rural, signals) n 36

Ideal Capacity n Freeways: Capacity (Free-Flow Speed) 2, 400 pcphpl (70 mph) 2, 350

Ideal Capacity n Freeways: Capacity (Free-Flow Speed) 2, 400 pcphpl (70 mph) 2, 350 pcphpl (65 mph) 2, 300 pcphpl (60 mph) 2, 250 pcphpl (55 mph) pcphpl=passenger cars per hour per lane n n n Multilane Suburban/Rural 2, 200 pcphpl (60 mph) 2, 100 (55 mph) 2, 000 (50 mph) 1, 900 (45 mph) 2 -lane rural – 2, 800 pcph Signal – 1, 900 pcphgpl 37

Level of Service (LOS) n Chief measure of “quality of service” – Describes operational

Level of Service (LOS) n Chief measure of “quality of service” – Describes operational conditions within a traffic stream – Does not include safety – Different measures for different facilities – 6 measures A through F 38

Definition- Free Flow Speed n Free-Flow Speed (FFS) – The mean speed of passenger

Definition- Free Flow Speed n Free-Flow Speed (FFS) – The mean speed of passenger cars that can be accommodated under low to moderate flow rates on a uniform freeway segment under prevailing roadway and traffic conditions 39

LOS A n n Free flow conditions Vehicles are unimpeded in their ability to

LOS A n n Free flow conditions Vehicles are unimpeded in their ability to maneuver within the traffic stream 40

LOS B n n n Flow reasonably free Ability to maneuver is slightly restricted

LOS B n n n Flow reasonably free Ability to maneuver is slightly restricted General level of physical and psychological comfort provided to drivers is high 41

LOS C n n Flow at or near FFS Freedom to maneuver is noticeably

LOS C n n Flow at or near FFS Freedom to maneuver is noticeably restricted Lane changes more difficult Queues may form behind significant blockage 42

LOS D n n Speeds begin to decline with increasing flow Freedom to maneuver

LOS D n n Speeds begin to decline with increasing flow Freedom to maneuver is noticeably limited Drivers experience physical and psychological discomfort Even minor incidents cause queuing 43

LOS E n n n Capacity Vehicles are closely spaced Disruptions such as lane

LOS E n n n Capacity Vehicles are closely spaced Disruptions such as lane changes can cause a disruption wave that propagates throughout the upstream traffic flow 44

LOS F n n Breakdown or forced flow Occurs when: – Traffic incidents cause

LOS F n n Breakdown or forced flow Occurs when: – Traffic incidents cause a temporary reduction in capacity – At points of recurring congestion, such as merge or weaving segments – In forecast situations, projected flow (demand) exceeds estimated capacity 45

Design Level of Service n This is the desired quality of traffic conditions from

Design Level of Service n This is the desired quality of traffic conditions from a driver’s perspective (used to determine number of lanes) – Design LOS is higher for rural areas – LOS is higher for level/rolling than mountainous terrain – Other factors include: adjacent land use type and development intensity, environmental factors, and aesthetic and historic values 46

Design Decision What can we change in a design to provide an acceptable LOS?

Design Decision What can we change in a design to provide an acceptable LOS? n Lateral clearance : Distance to fixed objects Assumes – >= 6 feet (1. 8 m) from right edge of travel lanes to obstruction – >= 6 feet (1. 8 m) from left edge of travel lane to object in median n n Lane width Number of lanes 47

Highway Design n n n Problem Statement Objective and Constraints Horizontal Alignment Vertical Alignment

Highway Design n n n Problem Statement Objective and Constraints Horizontal Alignment Vertical Alignment Mass Diagram Final Report - Blueprint for construction 48

Problem Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA Highway in west China 49

Problem Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA Highway in west China 49

Constraints n n Environmental -Wetland, ponds and creeks. Geometric - 90 m flat grade

Constraints n n Environmental -Wetland, ponds and creeks. Geometric - 90 m flat grade for starting and ending points. - Simple horizontal and vertical curve Safety - Maximum grade - Minimum radius - Enough stopping sight distance Budget - Maximum cut-and-fill depth - Mass balance 50

Alignment n Alignment is a 3 D problem broken down into two 2 D

Alignment n Alignment is a 3 D problem broken down into two 2 D problems – Horizontal Alignment (plan view) – Vertical Alignment (profile view) 51

Vertical Alignment Horizontal Alignment 52

Vertical Alignment Horizontal Alignment 52

Vertical Alignment n Objective: – Determine elevation to ensure n Proper drainage n Acceptable

Vertical Alignment n Objective: – Determine elevation to ensure n Proper drainage n Acceptable level of safety n Primary challenge – Transition between two grades Sag Vertical Curve – Vertical curves G 1 G 2 Crest Vertical Curve G 1 G 2 53

Horizontal Alignment n Objective: – Geometry of directional transition to ensure: n n n

Horizontal Alignment n Objective: – Geometry of directional transition to ensure: n n n Safety Comfort Primary challenge – Transition between two directions – Horizontal curves n Fundamentals – Circular curves – Superelevation 54

Mass Diagram Fill areas Cut areas Indicate grade points Indicate points where cuts =

Mass Diagram Fill areas Cut areas Indicate grade points Indicate points where cuts = fills Ground Elevation Profile Grade Volume Mass diagram 55

Pavement Design Flexible Pavements Surface layer is asphalt concrete (Ws. DOT, u. d. )

Pavement Design Flexible Pavements Surface layer is asphalt concrete (Ws. DOT, u. d. ) Rigid Pavements Surface layer is portland cement concrete 56

Questions and Discussion 57

Questions and Discussion 57