Mainstreaming Integrated Corridor Management: An Executive Level Primer
Chapter 6. ICM Resources for Next Steps
This chapter provides information to support further understanding of ICM implementation and additional resources for reference. See Table 7 for a list and description of key ICM resources that may be useful as you consider moving forward with ICM in your region.
| Topic | Resource(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Operations program for ICM (Corridor Traffic Management) | Program Website. Accessed at https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/program_areas/corridor_traffic_mgmt.htm | Provides a description of corridor management and links to lots of resources and related efforts (other primers, factsheets, etc.). |
| ICM Capability Maturity Model (CMM) | Advances in Strategies for Implementing ICM (National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Project 20-68A), Scan 12-02. Accessed at http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/docs/NCHRP20-68A_12-02.pdf | Based on the levels of maturity of the different building blocks of ICM, the application of a CMM for ICM can help agencies evaluate their ability to deploy an ICM program, as well as identify areas for improvement. |
| Key Components of An Effective ICM Program | Advances in Strategies for Implementing ICM (NCHRP) Project 20-68A), Scan 12-02. Accessed at http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/docs/NCHRP20-68A_12-02.pdf | Contains discussion of best practices in implementing ICM, from institutional, operational, and technical perspectives. |
| Decision Support Systems (DSS) |
"Elements of Business Rules and Decision Support Systems within Integrated Corridor Management: Understanding the Intersection of These Three Components." Accessed at https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop17027/index.htm | This document provides a fundamental explanation of the "decision support system" (DSS) concept and the relationship of DSS systems and business rules to the transportation community. |
| Implementation Guidance for ICM | "Integrated Corridor Management: Implementation Guide and Lessons Learned." Accessed at https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/30929 | This guide is intended for use by adopters of ICM approaches and strategies to address congestion
and travel time reliability issues within specific travel corridors. It introduces the concept of an integrated corridor management system (ICMS) and provides lessons learned based on Pioneer site experiences. |
| ICM Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation | Traffic Analysis Tools Volume XIII: Integrated Corridor Management Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation Guide (Updated 2017). Accessed at https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/32428 | This guide was designed to help corridor stakeholders implement the ICM Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation (AMS) methodology successfully and effectively. It provides a step-by-step approach to implementation of the ICM AMS methodology and reflects lessons learned in its application to the three ICM Pioneer Sites and a test corridor. |
| Funding Categories | A Guide To Federal-Aid Programs And Projects. Accessed at https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/federalaid/projects.pdf | Comprehensive list and description of active and inactive federal-aid programs and projects. |
| Funding ICM | Bond, Alex et al, "Programming for Operations: MPO Examples of Programming and Funding", FHWA-HOP-13-050, 2013. Accessed at https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop13050/index.htm | This document discusses how MPOs have incorporated TSMO projects into the programming phase of transportation investment decision-making in metropolitan areas, including nine case studies. |
| ICM Program Overview | Hardesty, D. and Hatcher, S.G., "Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) Program: Major Achievements, Key Findings, and Outlook", FHWA-HOP-19-016, 2019. Accessed at https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop19016/index.htm | This document describes the USDOT ICM program in some detail, including a discussion of outcomes and findings from the Pioneer site demonstrations. |
| ICM Deployment | "Build Smart, Build Steady" Primer (under development) 2019, FHWA-HOP-19-039. After publication, accessed at https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/program_areas/corridor_traffic_mgmt.htm | Available from corridor management website, this document describes the benefits of an incremental deployment strategy for improving and expanding your ICMS. (Forthcoming) |
| Executive video explaining
ICM |
After publication, available from corridor management website. After publication, accessed at https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/program_areas/corridor_traffic_mgmt.htm | Short video that explains ICM in simple terms and motivates executives to pursue further.
(Forthcoming) |
| ICM tutorial videos | After publication, available from corridor management website at https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/program_areas/corridor_traffic_mgmt.htm | Short training videos on various ICM topics.
(Forthcoming) |
| ICM Evaluation | Independent evaluation of Dallas' and San Diego's ICM Demonstration. After publication, accessed at https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/program_areas/corridor_traffic_mgmt.htm | Final independent evaluation report.
(Forthcoming) |
