Evaluation of Methods for Modeling Vehicle Activity at Signalized Intersections for Air Quality Hot-Spot Analyses
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-18-0014
Project Abstract:
This report summarizes an evaluation undertaken to compare methods of representing vehicle activity at signalized intersections for use in project scale air quality analysis. This evaluation is intended to advance the state of the practice for emissions and dispersion analysis at signalized intersections, which will improve the accuracy of pollutant concentration estimates. The next generation simulation (NGSIM) Lankershim Blvd. dataset was the basis for a detailed baseline that was compared to other methods that are more practical to implement. This Phase 2 report includes information on data inputs, modeling, method comparison, results, and recommendations based on two intersections of NGSIM data in Los Angeles, CA. The target audience is transportation agency technical staff undertaking project-level air quality analyses.
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$417,812.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
Yes
Grant/Contract ID:
- DTFH6117D00007L
- 693JJ318F000339
FHWA Program Area:
- Planning, Environment, and Realty
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Planning, Environment, and Realty / Modeling and Analysis Tools
FHWA Activity:
- Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation
Project Outputs:
- Final Report
- Factsheet
Project Outcomes/Impact:
The project made recommendations for practitioners on setting up air quality hot-spot analyses at intersections, which may be incorporated into EPA’s PM hotspot guidance in the future. The project also makes recommendations for improvements to models and tools, which FHWA may address in the future.
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
Team:
Air Quality and Transportation Conformity Team
Office:
Office of Natural Environment
Office Code:
HEPN-10
Management Organizations
Sponsor Organization
Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty - Office of Natural Environment
Contact Role:
Contract Office Representative
Contact:
Managing Organization
Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty - Office of Natural Environment
Contact Role:
Contract Office Representative
Contact:
Performing Organization
Organization Role:
Performing Organization
Organization:
The Cadmus Group, Inc.
Contact Role:
Project Lead
Contact:
Deliverables
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