Publications
The Office of Operations' publications are listed under their respective program areas. The publications with links are available in electronic format only. For those publications that do not have links, please contact the program specialist shown to obtain a copy of the publication. The acronym N/A stands for Not Available and the acronym EDL stands for Electronic Document Library.
Program Areas
Emergency Transportation Operations
Facilitating Integrated ITS Deployment
Freight Operations and Technology
Freight Professional Development
Freight Operations and Technology
Localized Bottleneck Reduction
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Planned Special Events Traffic Management
Real Time Traveler Information
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| Traffic Congestion and Reliability: Trends and Advanced Strategies for Congestion Mitigation (September 1, 2005) (HTML, PDF 3.6MB) | Web publication only | N/A | Rich.Taylor@dot.gov |
| Traffic Congestion and Reliability: Linking Solutions to Problems (July 19, 2004) (HTML, PDF 2.6MB) | Web publication only | N/A | Rich.Taylor@dot.gov |
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| Corridor Traffic Management Overview | N/A | N/A | John.Halkias@dot.gov |
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| Testing Programs for Transportation Management Systems: A Primer (HTML, PDF 355KB) | FHWA-HOP-07-089 | 14383 | Tom.Stout@dot.gov |
| Testing Programs for Transportation Management Systems: A Technical Handbook (HTML, PDF 1.1MB) | FHWA-HOP-07-088 | 14382 | Tom.Stout@dot.gov |
| Systems Engineering for Intelligent Transportation Systems (HTML, PDF 2.7MB) | FHWA-HOP-07-069 | 14340 | Emiliano.Lopez@dot.gov |
| Regional ITS Architecture Guidance - Developing, Using, and Maintaining an ITS Architecture for Your Region (Updated 2006 Version) (HTML, PDF 6.9MB) | FHWA-HOP-06-112 | 14317 | Emiliano.Lopez@dot.gov |
| Facilitating Intelligent Transportation Systems Deployment Overview (HTML, PDF 200KB) | FHWA-OP-04-043 | N/A | Stephen.Clinger@dot.gov |
| U.S. Department of Transportation ITS Projects Book 2004, Online Edition | N/A | 13999 | Stephen.Clinger@dot.gov |
| Regional ITS Architecture Maintenance White Paper (HTML, DOC 607KB) | FHWA-HOP-04-004 | 13957 | Emiliano.Lopez@dot.gov |
| A Guide to Configuration Management for Intelligent Transportation Systems (HTML, DOC 287KB) | FHWA-OP-02-048 | 13622 | Emiliano.Lopez@dot.gov |
| Developing Functional Requirements for ITS Projects (HTML, DOC 399KB) | FHWA-OP-02-047 | 13621 | Emiliano.Lopez@dot.gov |
| Building Quality Intelligent Transportation Systems Through Systems Engineering (HTML, DOC 721KB) | FHWA-OP-02-046 |
13620 | Tom.Stout@dot.gov |
| Best Practices of Rural and Statewide ITS Planning (PDF 3.3MB) | FHWA-OP-02-037 | 13608 | Stephen.Clinger@dot.gov |
| Small Communities Benefits: Innovative Traffic Management Practices in Small Communities | FHWA-OP-02-033 | 13612 | Stephen.Clinger@dot.gov |
| Regional ITS Architecture Guidance Document, October 12, 2001 (PDF 5.4MB) | N/A | 13598 | ITSPUBS@dot.gov |
| FHWA's Final Rule and FTA's Final Policy for Applying the National ITS Architecture at the Regional Level (Brochure) (PDF 430KB) | FHWA-OP-01-029 | N/A | Emiliano.Lopez@dot.gov |
| Transportation Management Transportation Management Center Center Concepts of Operation Concepts of Operation Implementation Guide (PDF 5.25MB) | FHWA-OP-99-029 | 11494 | ITSPUBS@dot.gov |
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| "Moving Forward with Managed Lane," Resource CD Toolbox. Contact Jessie Yung for a copy. | FHWA-HOP-07-030 | N/A | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
| Ramp Management and Control Handbook - Frequently Asked Questions (HTML, PDF 1.1MB) | FHWA-HOP-06-083 | N/A | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
| Ramp Management and Control Handbook - Project Fact Sheet (HTML, PDF 335KB) | FHWA-HOP-06-082 | N/A | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
| Ramp Management and Control - Brochure (HTML, PDF 361KB) | FHWA-HOP-06-081 | N/A | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
| Ramp Management and Control - A Primer (HTML, PDF 2MB) | FHWA-HOP-06-080 | N/A | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
| 12th International HOV Systems Conference: Improving Mobility and Accessibility with Managed Lanes, Pricing, and BRT - Conference Proceedings (HTML, PDF 1.2MB) | FHWA-HOP-06-002 | 14165 | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
| Ramp Management and Control Handbook (HTML, PDF 7.3MB) | FHWA-HOP-06-001 | 14242 | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
| Potential Impact of Exempt Vehicles on HOV Lanes (HTML, PDF 642KB) | FHWA-HOP-05-058 | N/A | Angela.Jacobs@dot.gov |
| Managed Lanes: A Cross-Cutting Study (HTML, PDF 1.5MB) | FHWA-HOP-05-037 | N/A | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
| Managed Lanes: A Primer (HTML, PDF 2.2MB) | FHWA-HOP-05-031 | 14110 | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
| Lessons Learned: Monitoring Highway Congestion and Reliability Using Archived Traffic Detector Data (HTML, PDF 546KB) | FHWA-HOP-05-003 | 14059 | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
| Configuration Management for Transportation Management Systems Fact Sheet | FHWA-OP-04-017 | 13889 | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
| Configuration Management for Transportation Management Systems Brochure | FHWA-OP-04-016 | 13888 | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
| Configuration Management for Transportation Management Systems Primer | FHWA-OP-04-014 | 13886 | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
| Configuration Management for Transportation Management Systems Handbook | FHWA-OP-04-013 | 13885 | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
| Guidelines for Transportation Management Systems Maintenance Concept and Plans Handbook (HTML, DOC 5.1MB) | FHWA-OP-04-011 | 13882 | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
| Freeway Management and Operations Handbook (HTML, PDF 8.4MB) | FHWA-OP-04-003 | 13875 | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
| Houston Managed Lanes Case Study:The Evolution of the Houston HOV System (HTML, PDF 827KB) | FHWA-OP-04-002 | 13874 | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
| 11th International Conference on High-Occupancy Vehicle Systems Conference Proceedings (HTML, PDF 2.25MB) | FHWA-OP-03-100 | 13810 | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov Neil.Spiller@dot.gov |
| Highway Traffic Operations and Freeway Management State-Of-The-Practice White Paper | FHWA-OP-03-076 | 13801 | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
| HOT Lane Guidance Manual | FHWA-OP-03-009 | 13668 | Wayne.Berman@dot.gov |
| Effects Of Changing HOV Lane Occupancy Requirements: EL Monte Busway Case Study | FHWA-OP-03-002 | 13692 | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov Neil.Spiller@dot.gov |
| Executive Report Effects Of Changing HOV Lane Occupancy Requirements: EL Monte Busway Case Study (HTML, PDF 1.33MB) | FHWA-OP-03-001 | 13679 | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov Neil.Spiller@dot.gov |
| International Conference on HOV Systems Conference Proceedings, August 2000 (PDF 860KB) | FHWA-OP-01-040 | 13663 | ITSPUBS@dot.gov |
| Managing Our Congested Streets and Highways | FHWA-OP-01-018 | 13443 | ITSPUBS@dot.gov |
| What Have We Learned About Intelligent Transportation Systems? Chapter 2: What Have We Learned About Freeway, Incident, and Emergency Management and Electronic Toll Collection? (PDF 116KB) | FHWA-OP-01-006 | 13318 | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
| Executive Edition: New Jersey I-80 & I-287 HOV Lane Case Study (PDF 827KB) | FHWA-OP-01-004 | 13157 | ITSPUBS@dot.gov |
| New Jersey I-80 & I-287 HOV Lane Case Study (PDF 260KB) | FHWA-OP-00-018 | 12963 | ITSPUBS@dot.gov |
| Metropolitan Transportation Management Center – Concepts of Operations: Implementation Guide (PDF) | FHWA-OP-99-029 | 11494 | ITSPUBS@dot.gov |
| Metropolitan Transportation Management Center – Concepts of Operations: A Cross-Cutting Study (PDF) | FHWA-JPO-99-020 | 10923 | ITSPUBS@dot.gov |
| Metropolitan Transportation Management Center – Concepts of Operations: Case Study – Arizona TrailMaster (PDF) | FHWA-OP-99-010 | 10943 | ITSPUBS@dot.gov |
| Metropolitan Transportation Management Center – Concepts of Operations: Case Study – Georgia NaviGAtor (PDF) | FHWA-OP-99-009 | 11124 | ITSPUBS@dot.gov |
| Metropolitan Transportation Management Center – Concepts of Operations: Case Study – Milwaukee MONITOR (PDF) | FHWA-OP-99-008 | 11123 | ITSPUBS@dot.gov |
| Metropolitan Transportation Management Center – Concepts of Operations: Case Study – Michigan Intelligent Transportation Systems (PDF) | FHWA-OP-99-007 | 11103 | ITSPUBS@dot.gov |
| Metropolitan Transportation Management Center – Concepts of Operations: Case Study – Long Island INFORM (PDF) | FHWA-OP-99-006 | 10983 | ITSPUBS@dot.gov |
| Metropolitan Transportation Management Center – Concepts of Operations: Case Study – Houston TranStar (PDF) | FHWA-OP-99-005 | 10963 | ITSPUBS@dot.gov |
| Metropolitan Transportation Management Center – Concepts of Operations: Case Study – COMPASS (PDF) | FHWA-OP-99-004 | 10944 | ITSPUBS@dot.gov |
| Metropolitan Transportation Management Center – Concepts of Operations: Case Study – Boston Central Artery/Tunnel Integrated Project Control System (PDF) | FHWA-OP-99-003 | 11063 | ITSPUBS@dot.gov |
| Guidelines on the Use of Changeable Message Signs: Summary Report (PDF) | FHWA-TS-91-002 | 3726 | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
| Guidelines on the Selection and Design of Messages for Changeable Message Signs (PDF) | N/A | 8583 | Jessie.Yung@dot.gov |
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| Freight Facts and Figures 2007 (HTML, PDF 25.2MB) | FHWA-HOP-08-004 | 14386 | Kate.Quinn@dot.gov |
| Financing Freight Improvements Flyer (HTML, PDF 183KB) | FHWA-HOP-07-114 | N/A | Carol.Keenan@dot.gov |
| Freight Performance Measurement: Travel Time in Freight-Significant Corridors (HTML, PDF 2.8MB) | FHWA-HOP-07-071 | 14341 | Crystal.Jones@dot.gov |
| Freight Facts and Figures 2006 (HTML, PDF 10MB) | FHWA-HOP-07-033 | 14330 | Kate.Quinn@dot.gov |
| Financing Freight Improvements (HTML, PDF 2MB) | FHWA-HOP-06-108 | 14295 | Carol.Keenan@dot.gov |
| Border Information Flow Architecture (HTML, PDF 190KB) | FHWA-HOP-06-098 | 14283 | Crystal.Jones@dot.gov |
| Freight Facts and Figures 2005 (HTML, PDF 29MB) | FHWA-HOP-05-071 | 14157 | Kate.Quinn@dot.gov |
| Freight Information: Freight and Air Quality (HTML, PDF 117KB) | FHWA-HOP-05-052 | N/A | Michael.Sprung@dot.gov |
| Measuring Travel Time in Freight-Significant Corridors (HTML, PDF 142KB) | FHWA-HOP-05-036 | 14126 | Crystal.Jones@dot.gov |
| Freight Facts and Figures 2004 (HTML, PDF 31.3MB) | FHWA-OP-05-009 | 14070 | Kate.Quinn@dot.gov |
| Freight Transportation: Improvements and the Economy (HTML, PDF 1.9MB) | FHWA-HOP-04-005 | 13688 | Kate.Quinn@dot.gov |
| National Highway System Freight Connectors (HTML, PDF 482KB) | FHWA-OP-03-088 | 13796 | Kate.Quinn@dot.gov |
| Freight Analysis Framework Overview (HTML, PDF 1.5MB) | FHWA-OP-03-006 | 13694 | Michael.Sprung@dot.gov |
| Benefit-Cost Analysis of Freight Investments (HTML, PDF 544KB) | FHWA-OP-03-005 | 13693 | Rolf.Schmitt@dot.gov |
| The Freight Story: A National Perspective on Enhancing Freight Transportation (HTML, PDF 1.4MB) | FHWA-OP-03-004 | N/A | Kate.Quinn@dot.gov |
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| The AASHTO-FHWA Freight Transportation Partnership II | FHWA-HOP-07-136 | N/A | Kate.Quinn@dot.gov |
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| Freight Technology Assessment Tool User Guide [HTML, PDF 1.1MB] | FHWA-HOP-06-110 |
14315 | Randy.Butler@dot.gov |
| The Electronic Freight Management Initiative (HTML, PDF 3.6MB) | FHWA-HOP-05-085 | 14246 | Randy.Butler@dot.gov Michael.Onder@dot.gov |
| Freight Info: Cost-Benefit Methodology (HTML, PDF 118KB) | FHWA-HOP-05-060 | 14143 | Randy.Butler@dot.gov |
| Electronic Freight Management (HTML, PDF 169KB) | FHWA-HOP-05-059 | 14142 | Michael.Onder@dot.gov |
| The Freight Technology Story: Intelligent Freight Technologies and Their Benefits | FHWA-HOP-05-030 | 14118 | Michael.Onder@dot.gov |
| Intermodal Freight Technology Overview (HTML, PDF 189KB) | FHWA-OP-04-057 | N/A | Michael.Onder@dot.gov |
| Freight Information Highway and Cargo Visibility Prototype (HTML, PDF 69KB) | FHWA-OP-02-045 |
13619 | Michael.Onder@dot.gov |
| U.S.-Canada International Mobility and Trade Corridor (HTML, PDF 75KB) | FHWA-OP-02-044 | 13618 | Michael.Onder@dot.gov |
| Air Cargo Electronic Supply Chain Manifest (HTML, PDF 71KB) | FHWA-OP-02-043 | 13617 | Michael.Onder@dot.gov |
| Freight Information Real-Time System for Transport (HTML, PDF 77KB) | FHWA-OP-02-042 | 13616 | Michael.Onder@dot.gov |
| Intelligent Transportation Systems at International Borders: A Cross-Cutting Study (Spanish edition) (PDF) | FHWA-OP-00-026 | 13472 | Michael.Onder@dot.gov |
| Intelligent Transportation Systems at International Borders: A Cross-Cutting Study (English edition) (PDF) | FHWA-OP-00-003 | 11490 | Michael.Onder@dot.gov |
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| Freight Professional Development (FPD) Program Training and Technical Assistance (HTML, PDF 122KB) | FHWA-HOP-07-008 | N/A | Carol.Keenan@dot.gov |
| Freight Professional Development Overview (HTML, PDF 265KB) | FHWA-OP-04-055 |
N/A | Carol.Keenan@dot.gov |
| Engaging the Private Sector in Freight Planning | FHWA-OP-04-023 | 13892 | Carol.Keenan@dot.gov |
| Freight Data Made Simple (HTML, PDF 121KB) | N/A | N/A | Carol.Keenan@dot.gov |
| Integrating Freight in the Transportation Planning Process (HTML, PDF 576KB) | N/A | N/A | Carol.Keenan@dot.gov |
| Uses of Multimodal Freight Forecasting in Transportation Planning (HTML, PDF 119KB) | N/A | N/A | Carol.Keenan@dot.gov |
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| Traffic Bottlenecks: A Primer Focus on Low-Cost Operational Improvements (HTML, PDF 1.8MB) | FHWA-HOP-07-130 |
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| MUTCD Overview (HTML, PDF 205KB) | FHWA-OP-04-049 | N/A | Hari.Kalla@dot.gov |
| Travel Better, Travel Longer: A Pocket Guide for Improving Traffic Control and Mobility of Our Older Population (PDF 2.57MB) | FHWA-OP-03-098 | N/A | Linda.L.Brown@dot.gov |
| U. S. Pavement Markings | FHWA-OP-02-090 | N/A | Linda.L.Brown@dot.gov |
| U. S. Road Symbol Signs | FHWA-OP-02-084 | N/A | Linda.L.Brown@dot.gov |
| Standard Highway Signs Book Flyer |
FHWA-OP-02-078 | 13667 | Linda.L.Brown@dot.gov |
| MUTCD Informational Brochure (PDF 792KB) |
FHWA-OP-01-011 | N/A | Linda.L.Brown@dot.gov |
| Standard Highway Signs 2004 Edition, Metric Version (PDF) |
Electronic Version Only | N/A | Linda.L.Brown@dot.gov |
| Standard Highway Signs 2004 Edition, English Version (PDF) |
Electronic Version Only | N/A | Linda.L.Brown@dot.gov |
2003 Edition of the MUTCD with Revision Number 1 Incorporated, dated November 2004 (HTML, PDF) |
Electronic Version Only | N/A | Linda.L.Brown@dot.gov |
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| Identification of Operation Assets (HTML, PDF - 639KB) | FHWA-HOP-05-056 | 14158 | John.Halkias@dot.gov |
| Elements of a Comprehensive Signals Asset Management System (HTML, PDF 878KB) | FHWA-HOP-05-006 | N/A | John.Halkias@dot.gov |
| Operations Asset Management Overview (HTML, PDF 148KB) | FHWA-OP-04-037 | N/A | John.Halkias@dot.gov |
| Signal Systems Asset Management State-of-the-Practice Review (HTML, PDF 1.10MB) | FHWA-OP-04-020 | 13993 | John.Halkias@dot.gov |
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| Travel Time Reliability: Making It There On Time, All The Time | Web Version Only | N/A | Rich.Taylor@dot.gov |
| Travel Time Reliability: Making It There On Time, All The Time - Brochure (HTML, PDF 2.9MB) | FHWA-HOP-06-070 | N/A | Rich.Taylor@dot.gov |
| Operations Performance Measurement Overview (HTML, PDF 180KB) | FHWA-OP-04-039 | N/A | Rich.Taylor@dot.gov |
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| Tabletop Exercise Instructions For Planned Events and Unplanned Incidents/Emergencies (HTML, PDF 160KB) | FHWA-HOP-08-005 | N/A | Laurel.Radow@dot.gov |
| Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook: Executive Summary (HTML, PDF 1.5MB) | FHWA-HOP-07-108 | N/A | Laurel.Radow@dot.gov |
| Planned Special Events: Checklists for Practitioners | FHWA-HOP-06-113 | N/A | Laurel.Radow@dot.gov |
| Managing Travel for Planned Special Events: First National Conference Proceedings | FHWA-HOP-05-017 | N/A | Laurel.Radow@dot.gov |
| Planned Special Events Traffic Management Overview (HTML, PDF 224KB) | FHWA-OP-04-046 | N/A | Laurel.Radow@dot.gov |
| Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Fact Sheet (HTML, PDF 184KB) | FHWA-OP-04-034 | 13904 | Laurel.Radow@dot.gov |
| Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Tri-Fold Brochure (HTML, PDF 367KB) | FHWA-OP-04-033 | 13903 | Laurel.Radow@dot.gov |
| Watching It All Come Together: Case Studies Report on Special Event Planning and Management | FHWA-HOP-04-029 | N/A | Laurel.Radow@dot.gov |
| Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook (HTML, PDF 18MB) | FHWA-OP-04-010 | 13883 | Laurel.Radow@dot.gov |
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| The Collaborative Advantage: Realizing the Tangible Benefits of Regional Transportation Operations Collaboration (HTML, PDF 3MB) | FHWA-HOP-08-001 | N/A | Wayne.Berman@dot.gov |
| Regional Concept for Transportation Operations: The Blueprint for Action - A Primer (HTML, PDF 5MB) | FHWA-HOP-07-122 | N/A | Wayne.Berman@dot.gov |
| Getting More by Working Together - Opportunities for Linking Planning and Operations: A Reference Manual (HTML, PDF 5MB) | FHWA-HOP-05-016 | 14071 | Wayne.Berman@dot.gov |
| Regional Transportation Operations Collaboration and Coordination Overview (HTML, PDF 150KB) | FHWA-OP-04-038 | N/A | Wayne.Berman@dot.gov |
| Regional Transportation Operations Collaboration and Coordination (HTML, PDF 4.98MB) | FHWA-OP-03-008 | 13686 | Wayne.Berman@dot.gov |