Special Event Management: Use of Technology (Objective Category)

The objective in this category focuses on deploying and using technology to improve special event management.

Associated Objectives and Performance Measures

Objective	Performance Measure
Increase the percent of major special events using ITS-related assets (e.g., roadside cameras, dynamic message signs, vehicle speed detectors) to detect and manage special event entry/exit bottlenecks and incidents by X percent in Y years.	Percent of special events using ITS-related assets to detect and manage incidents/bottlenecks at entry/exit routes of the events.
Implement special event traffic signal timing plans at X percent of major special events each year beginning in year Y.	Percent of major special events each year in which a special event traffic signal timing plan was implemented.

Associated Planning Factors and Goals

Planning Factor	Goal
D. Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight;	Enhance mobility, convenience, and comfort for transportation system users
G. Promote efficient system management and operation;	Increase operational efficiency and reliability of the transportation system

Associated Service Packages

Service Package
ATMS01: Network Surveillance
ATMS03: Traffic Signal Control
ATMS06: Traffic Information Dissemination
ATMS08: Traffic Incident Management System

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.