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Interstate Operations Study Update & Progress Report Fargo-Moorhead Metro COG

Interstate Operations Study Update & Progress Report Fargo-Moorhead Metro COG. MNDOT Travel Demand Modeling Committee 11 August 2009 Wade E. Kline, AICP, Executive Director - Metro COG Contributor: Shawn Birst, PE, Director, Advanced Traffic Analysis Center. Interstate Operations Study. 2.

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Interstate Operations Study Update & Progress Report Fargo-Moorhead Metro COG

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  1. Interstate Operations StudyUpdate & Progress Report Fargo-Moorhead Metro COG MNDOT Travel Demand Modeling Committee 11 August 2009 Wade E. Kline, AICP, Executive Director - Metro COG Contributor: Shawn Birst, PE, Director, Advanced Traffic Analysis Center

  2. Interstate Operations Study 2 • Purpose • To document existing and future projected operations along the interstate corridors • To determine the conditions under which the Metro Area interstate corridors (I-29 and I-94) would begin to suffer operational deficiencies, which is defined as levels-of-service of D, E, or F. • To investigate and recommend approaches, alternatives, and strategies to preserve adequate levels-of-service.

  3. Interstate Operations Study 3 • Study Area • I-94 Interstate Corridor from TH 336/CR 11 Interchange to Main Ave. Interchange in West Fargo • I-29 Interstate Corridor from 19th Ave. N. Interchange to the 52nd Ave. S. Interchange in Fargo

  4. Interstate Operations Study 4 • Methodology • Phase I will examine the existing and projected future operations of I-94 and I-29 to determine existing and anticipated system deficiencies. • Develop 2008, 2015 2025 Models • Phase II will more closely explore solutions and alternatives for remediation of identified deficiencies.

  5. Interstate Operations Study 5 • Simulation Networks (VISSIM) • 2008 Base Case • 17 Interchanges • 23 Traffic Signals • 2015 Simulation • 18 Interchanges • 27 Traffic Signals • Traffic Volume Increase of 12% from 2008 Base Cases • Traffic Volume • 2008 AM and PM Peak-Hour Counts • F-M Regional Travel Demand Model

  6. Interstate Operations Study 6 • Traffic Control • Ramp Terminals (Yield Signs, Stop Signs, and Traffic Signals) • Measures of Effectiveness • Overall Network: Volume, Travel Time, Delay Time • Interchange Ramps: Volume, Delay Time, Queues • Routes/Locations: Volume, Travel Time, Density

  7. Interstate Operations Study • Calibration • Replicate 2008 Conditions and Future Scenarios • Car-Following Parameters • Lane Change Parameters

  8. Interstate Operations Study 8 2008 Simulation Network

  9. Interstate Operations Study 9 2015 Simulation Network

  10. Interstate Operations Study Interstate Mainline ADT

  11. Interstate Operations Study • Simulation Output: 2008 and 2015 • AM and PM Peak Periods • Density • Mainline Sections • I-94 & I-29 Interchange • Queue Length • Tri-Level Ramp • I-94 WB (45th St. and I-29) 11

  12. Interstate Operations Study 2015 AM: Mainline Density 12

  13. Interstate Operations Study 2015 AM Mainline Density 2015 Simulation: Output for Interstate 94 13

  14. Interstate Operations Study 14 2015 AM: I-29 and I-94 Interchange Density

  15. Interstate Operations Study 2008 AM 2015 AM 2015 AM: Queue Length 15

  16. Interstate Operations Study 2015 AM 2008 AM 2015 AM: I-94 (25th St to I-29) Congestion 16

  17. Interstate Operations Study 17 2015 PM: Mainline Density

  18. Interstate Operations Study 2015 PM Mainline Density 2015 Simulation: Output for Interstate 94 18

  19. Interstate Operations Study 19 2015 PM: I-29 & I-94 Interchange Density

  20. Interstate Operations Study 2008 PM 2015 PM 2015 PM: Queue Length 20

  21. Interstate Operations Study 2015 PM 2008 PM 2015 PM: I-94 and 8th St Congestion 21

  22. Interstate Operations Study • I-94 & Sheyenne St. North Ramp (AM & PM) • Traffic control and 9th St./57th St. interchange • I-94 & Sheyenne St. South Ramp (AM): SB left-turn movement improved. NB approach incurs more delay due to signal installation. • Traffic control and 9th St./57th St. interchange • I-94 & 45th St. North & South Ramps (PM) • Traffic control and geometry, as well as the 9th St./57th St. interchange • I-94 (45th St. – I-29) (PM) • Auxiliary lanes (EB and WB) 2015 Simulation: Peak Hour Improvements 22

  23. Interstate Operations Study • 2015 AM Simulation • I-94 EB (25th St. to 20th St.) – LOS D-E • 2015 PM Simulation • Tri-level Ramp/SE Ramp merge area • I-94 & 8th St. EB off-ramp • I-94 WB (I-29 to 8th St.) – LOS D 2015 PM: Hot Spots 23

  24. Interstate Operations Study • 2025 Simulation • Finalizing Network Geometry • Results/Output Available in August • Serve as an Input Into Phase II

  25. Interstate Operations Study • Phase I - Status 1. Issues Identified 2. Developed of Vision Statement, Goals and Objectives to guide the operations of the Interstate system 3. Developed 2008 (base) micro-simulation model of the Interstate system operations 4. Developed 2015 micro-simulation model output on Interstate system operations 5. Developing 2025 year micro-simulation model output on Interstate system operations 6. Prepare of a prioritized list of operational needs on the Interstate system based on #4, and #5.

  26. Interstate Operations Study • Phase II - Intent 1. Analyze subarea specific operational needs 2. Test and evaluate alternatives that protect existing investment in the Interstate system 3. Evaluate variations of previous projects or improvements 4. Test the impact of major arterial improvements on the interstate system operations 5. Develop and evaluate transportation/demand management strategies 6. Test alternatives such as transit system improvements, park and rides, comprehensive ITS deployment etc. 26

  27. Interstate Operations Study • Questions?

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