1.4 Structure of the Guide

This guide discusses opportunities to strengthen linkages between planning and operations.

Section 2 is the main body of this report and is organized around nine linkage opportunities: 1) The Regional Transportation Planning Process, 2) Data Collection and Sharing, 3) Performance Measurement, 4) Congestion Management Systems, 5) Institutional Arrangements, 6) Funding and Resource Sharing, 7) Regional ITS Architecture, 8) Regional Transportation Systems Management and Operations Projects, and 9) Regional Concept of Operations. For each group, it includes specific examples of opportunities and short case studies.

Section 3 is a self-assessment tool, which can be used by both planners and operators to think about current levels of coordination and opportunities for strengthening connections.

Section 4 provides resources for further information, including links to useful web sites, on-line tools, and on-line forums.