Document Type

Technical Report

Publication Date

2-1-2025

Keywords

Congestion Mitigation, Traffic Management, Advanced Traffic Signal Optimization, Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O)

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.5038/CUTR-NICR-Y3-4-6

Abstract

Traffic congestion poses a significant challenge in the United States, affecting mobility, public health, and the environment. With national travel delays and fuel waste on the rise, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive approach to congestion mitigation. This research develops a congestion reduction roadmap, focusing on 12 key mitigation areas, including advanced traffic signal optimization, incident management, and multimodal transportation strategies. Through a combination of literature review, expert interviews, and case study analysis, the roadmap provides actionable steps for state and local agencies to manage congestion effectively. The framework addresses both short-term and long-term solutions, emphasizing technology integration and multimodal options to foster sustainable urban mobility and reduce congestion’s economic and environmental impacts.

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