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Transportation Demand Management/System Management With the costs of providing new transportation facilities and systems on the rise, federal, state, and local governments are constantly looking for ways to more effectively use their existing and future transportation systems. Two of the tools frequently employed by these agencies in an effort to reduce travel demand and improve the efficiency of their existing transportation systems are transportation demand management (TDM) and transportation system management (TSM).
TDM addresses traffic congestion by reducing travel demand rather than increasing transportation capacity and focuses on alternatives such as ride sharing, flextime, increased transit usage, walking, and bicycling. TSM strategies focus on increasing the efficiency, safety, and capacity of existing transportation systems through such techniques as facility design treatments, access management programs, high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, incident response plans, targeted traffic enforcement, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
PBS&J’s professionals have substantial experience assisting clients with TDM and TSM studies, with a goal of improving the management and operation of their transportation systems. Our transportation specialists understand the dynamics of travel behavior and the process of developing integrated system plans, which are critical to assessing TDM and TSM effectiveness. This expertise coupled with our extensive resources in traffic operations, intelligent transportation systems, transit analysis, and database development give our clients a well-rounded perspective and analysis.
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