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This presentation provides an overview of the history and use of KySTM, the current activities and recent updates. It also discusses the applications of KySTM such as new routes, corridor studies, and system questions.
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Presentation Overview • Welcome and Overview • History/Use of KySTM • Statewide Model State of the Practice • Update on KySTM Current Actifvities • KySTM Brainstorming
KYSTM History • 1971 • 1st model, designed by Alan Voorhees & Associates • Used for system applications (e.g. VMT forecasting) & projects • Extensive origin-destination • Large budget & staff • 1991 • Low budget update • Kentucky study area • Used trip table factored from older model
KYSTM History • 1997 • Major update • Used for I-66 corridor study • 9 state study area • Truck model • 1999 • Recalibrated • 2030 design year
KYSTM Applications • New Routes • I-66; I-74; I-875; I-69; London to Ashland; KY 313 Extension • Provide volumes, VMT & VHT
KYSTM Applications • Corridor Studies • US 119 (Letcher County Tunnel) • US 68 (Lexington to Columbus)
KYSTM Applications • System Questions • Truck flow for commercial vehicle monitoring site optimization
KYSTM Model Specifications • Size: 1,530 zones, 823 KY zones, 28282 one-way links, 9 states • Software: MinUTP • Future Year: 2030 • Network: 1991 KY net + NHPN outside KY • Assignment: AON • Trucks: based on Reebie and calibrated to Vehicle Classification counts • Other: used matrix est.; no new data collection
Recent Updates • 2001 I-66 Corridor Calibration • 2002 Combine Zones • 2003 Network • 2003 TransCAD Update