Objective Category
System Efficiency: Vehicle Miles Traveled

The intent is to reduce the amount of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by users of the transportation system. Comparisons of performance are best facilitated by associating the VMT with the population that generates it (per capita).

Associated Objectives and Performance Measures

Objective Performance Measure
Reduce vehicle miles traveled per capita by X percent by year Y. Average VMT per capita per day, per week, or per year.

Associated Planning Factors and Goals

Planning Factor Goal
G. Promote efficient system management and operation; Improve the efficiency of the surface transportation system

Associated Service Packages

Service Package
PT08: Transit Traveler Information
PT09: Transit Signal Priority
PT14: Multi-modal Coordination
ST06: HOV/HOT Lane Management
TI03: En-Route Guidance
TI04: Trip Planning and Payment
TI06: Shared Use Mobility and Dynamic Ridesharing
TM09: Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management

Source

Planning for Operations Desk Reference


 
Since the mapping between objectives and service packages is not always straight-forward and often situation-dependent, these mappings should only be used as a starting point. Users should do their own analysis to identify the best service packages for their region.