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Ramp-to-Ramp Ramp-to-Ramp

Toll ModelingToll Modeling

Presented ByPresented By

Jim FennessyJim FennessyFennessy AssociatesFennessy Associates

Michael W DohertyMichael W DohertyURS CorporationURS Corporation

ForFor

Model Task Force MeetingModel Task Force MeetingOrlando, FloridaOrlando, Florida

November 29, 2007November 29, 2007

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Ramp-to-Ramp Ramp-to-Ramp Toll ModelingToll Modeling

Jim Fennessy: Jim Fennessy: – History and Development History and Development

Michael W Doherty: Michael W Doherty: – Application at Florida’s TurnpikeApplication at Florida’s Turnpike

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Development History of Development History of Ramp-to-Ramp Ramp-to-Ramp Toll ModelingToll Modeling

CTOLLCTOLL UTPS -- UROADUTPS -- UROAD Toll Facilities ModelToll Facilities Model Other Miscellaneous Other Miscellaneous

Toll Modeling DevelopmentToll Modeling Development Ramp-to-Ramp Toll ModelingRamp-to-Ramp Toll Modeling

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CTOLLCTOLL

Conversion of cost to time Conversion of cost to time based upon average income in based upon average income in study areastudy area

Equilibrium highway load Equilibrium highway load parameter: ranges from 0.02 parameter: ranges from 0.02 (income = $100k) to 0.10 (income = $100k) to 0.10 (income = $20k)(income = $20k)

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CTOLLCTOLL

CTOLL = ( 1248 * IVTT) / ( EIP * INCOME)CTOLL = ( 1248 * IVTT) / ( EIP * INCOME) TIMECTIMEC1248 – factor to convert income in dollars/year to cents/minute1248 – factor to convert income in dollars/year to cents/minute (assumes 2080 work hours/year)(assumes 2080 work hours/year)IVTT – Coefficient for In-Vehicle Travel Time (i.e. : Florida – 0.02)IVTT – Coefficient for In-Vehicle Travel Time (i.e. : Florida – 0.02)EIP – Expendable Income Percentage (Range : 10 – 35 %)EIP – Expendable Income Percentage (Range : 10 – 35 %)INCOME – Average regional household incomeINCOME – Average regional household incomeTIMEC – Coefficient of Time, Statistical Estimation of Mode & TIMEC – Coefficient of Time, Statistical Estimation of Mode & Route Choice based on Survey Data CollectedRoute Choice based on Survey Data Collected (i.e. : Orlando – 0.0469, Tampa - 0.0492, Jacksonville – (i.e. : Orlando – 0.0469, Tampa - 0.0492, Jacksonville –

0.0489)0.0489)

Example CTOLL – Jacksonville Region =0.0736, Clay Co =0.0798,Example CTOLL – Jacksonville Region =0.0736, Clay Co =0.0798, St Johns Co =0.0511St Johns Co =0.0511

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UTPS -- UROADUTPS -- UROAD

Up to 20 toll categoriesUp to 20 toll categories Coded in the TRANPLAN cost fieldCoded in the TRANPLAN cost field TOLLS – toll in dollars for each TOLLS – toll in dollars for each

category (converted to time via category (converted to time via CTOLL)CTOLL)

SERVT – service time in minutesSERVT – service time in minutes Toll links should be coded with zero Toll links should be coded with zero

distance on links to turn off distance on links to turn off capacity restraint calculationcapacity restraint calculation

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UTPS – UROADUTPS – UROADLink RepresentationLink Representation

A

B

C

D

B-C Toll Link

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Toll Facilities ModelToll Facilities Model

Current FSUTMS Toll ModelCurrent FSUTMS Toll Model TOLDATA fileTOLDATA file

– CTOLL (overrides any parameter)CTOLL (overrides any parameter)– A-NODE and B-NODEA-NODE and B-NODE– Toll in dollarsToll in dollars– Service time in minutes : secondsService time in minutes : seconds– Toll facility identificationToll facility identification– Number of lanesNumber of lanes– Toll type ramp (no accel/decel) or barrierToll type ramp (no accel/decel) or barrier

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TOLL FACILITIES MODELTOLL FACILITIES MODELLink RepresentationLink Representation

D

A-B Decel Link

B-C Toll Link

C-D Accel Link

BC

A

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Miscellaneous Toll Miscellaneous Toll Modeling DevelopmentsModeling Developments

Open Road Tolling (TOLDATA Open Road Tolling (TOLDATA file additional fields)file additional fields)

Discrete Tolls – Toll based Discrete Tolls – Toll based upon the number of toll upon the number of toll facilities crossedfacilities crossed

Toll Avoidance AreasToll Avoidance Areas– Help identify use of facility without a paying toll Help identify use of facility without a paying toll

Is the area an error in coding? Is the area an error in coding? Is the area a close up issue with the tolling scheme?Is the area a close up issue with the tolling scheme?

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Ramp-to-Ramp Ramp-to-Ramp Toll ModelingToll Modeling

Latest Toll Collection MethodsLatest Toll Collection Methods– Ramp-to-Ramp (Card System)Ramp-to-Ramp (Card System)– BarrierBarrier– Electronic Tolling (SunPass)Electronic Tolling (SunPass)– Discount Pricing (Discrete Tolling) Discount Pricing (Discrete Tolling) – Open Road TollingOpen Road Tolling– Variable Pricing (X-Lanes)Variable Pricing (X-Lanes)

Flexible for all casesFlexible for all cases Software ModificationsSoftware Modifications

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GA

B C E F

P D R SQ

Software Problem:

Toll Pathing : A B C D + 50D E F G + 75A B C E F G + 125

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Network RestructureNetwork Restructure Pseudo LinksPseudo Links

– Turn Prohibitors / PenaltiesTurn Prohibitors / Penalties– Selected LinksSelected Links

Pseudo to Real LinksPseudo to Real Links Assignment by IterationAssignment by Iteration Output File – Real LinksOutput File – Real Links

Software Solutions:

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Ramp-to-Ramp Ramp-to-Ramp Toll ModelingToll Modeling

Toll Matrices for Veterans ExpresswayToll Matrices for Veterans Expressway

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Ramp-to-Ramp Ramp-to-Ramp Toll ModelingToll Modeling

Toll Matrices convertedinto a comma delimitedformat for input toTRANPLAN

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Ramp-to-Ramp Ramp-to-Ramp Toll ModelingToll Modeling

Software Output :Software Output :

– Ramp-to-Ramp Detail ReportRamp-to-Ramp Detail Report VolumesVolumes Estimated RevenueEstimated Revenue Ramp ID’sRamp ID’s

– Company SummaryCompany Summary– DBF Output for Other Software DBF Output for Other Software

InterfaceInterface

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Ramp-to-Ramp Detail ReportRamp-to-Ramp Detail Report

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Ramp-to-Ramp Ramp-to-Ramp Toll ModelingToll Modeling

Company Summary Company Summary ReportReport

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Florida Turnpike Florida Turnpike ApplicationApplication

Issues with :Issues with :– Supporting Survey data for Toll Supporting Survey data for Toll

Roads Roads – CTOLLCTOLL– Overstating short trips on Toll Overstating short trips on Toll

RoadsRoads– Sensitivity to Speeds and Sensitivity to Speeds and

CapacitiesCapacities

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Florida Turnpike Florida Turnpike Application Application

CTOLL = ( 1248 * IVTT) / ( EIP * INCOME)CTOLL = ( 1248 * IVTT) / ( EIP * INCOME)

TIMECTIMEC

CTOLL = CostCTOLL = Cost

Time in Mode & Route ChoiceTime in Mode & Route Choice

Surveys have shown that the CTOLL varies

by Trip Length by Trip Purpose by Income

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Florida Turnpike Florida Turnpike ApplicationApplicationCTOLL = (1/VOT) * 0.6

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30 55 80 105 130

5,000

25,000

45,000

65,000

85,000

105,000

125,000

145,000

0.00

5.00

10.00

15.00

20.00

25.00

30.00

35.00

Value of Time ($/hr)

Distance (mi.)

Income ($)

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Florida Turnpike Florida Turnpike ApplicationApplication

Investment Grade Model

Toll Mode Choice

Assignment

•Zone to Zone Variations•Ramp to Ramp Pathing•Toll versus Free Trips•Costs by Mode by Payment Method

•Variable Volume/Delay Curves•Use of Posted Speeds•Assignment of Toll & Free Trips•Costs by Mode by Payment Method

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Ramp-to-Ramp Ramp-to-Ramp

Toll ModelingToll Modeling

Presented ByPresented By

Jim FennessyJim FennessyFennessy AssociatesFennessy Associates

Michael W DohertyMichael W DohertyURS CorporationURS Corporation

ForFor

Model Task Force MeetingModel Task Force MeetingOrlando, FloridaOrlando, Florida

November 29, 2007November 29, 2007