Geospatial Economic Multimodal Systems Modeling (GEMS)
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-18-0015
Project Abstract:
Geospatial Economic Multimodal transportation system modeling (GEMS) will help us identify cost-effective alternatives to adding new lane miles to enhance system performance by modeling the potential for technological/modal options utilizing existing rights-of-way across different typologies and travel patterns.
Project Status:
Active
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$2,850,000.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
Yes
FHWA Program Area:
- Policy
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Policy / Policy Analysis and Global Outreach
FHWA Activity:
- Data and Analysis
Project Outputs:
- Analysis of the extent to which emerging modes and technologies are economic to supply in different geo-types, and the impact of policy options on modal/technology viability.
Project Outcomes/Impact:
GEMS enables federal policy analysis to move beyond ‘rural’ and ‘urban' dichotomies in analyzing the impact of different transportation policies across the country. New modal travel options, services, and ITS features have the potential to facilitate more efficient travel within existing rights of way. The cost effectiveness of many options depends on the density and patterns of travel, the potential to facilitate travel, and the appearance of new transportation services. GEMS allows for the analysis of the extent to which emerging modes and technologies are economic to supply in different geo-types, and the impact of policy options on modal/technology viability. Additionally, GEMS will work closely with other analytical models including the Highway Economic Requirements System (HERS).
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
Team:
Policy Analysis Team
Office:
Office of Transportation Policy Studies
Office Code:
HPTS-40
Management Organizations
Sponsor Organization
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Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Policy and Governmental Affairs
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Sponsor
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Managing Organization
Organization Role:
Program Management
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Policy and Governmental Affairs - Office of Transportation Policy Studies
Contact Role:
Program Manager
Contact:
Performing Organization
Organization Role:
Project Lead Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Policy and Governmental Affairs - Office of Transportation Policy Studies
Contact Role:
Project Lead
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