Input Guidelines for Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator Model, Volume 2: Practitioners’ Handbook: Project Level Inputs (2015)

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Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1-1 2.0 Overview of MOVES Inputs ...................................................................................... 2-1 3.0 Sensitivity of Model Outputs to Inputs ................................................................... 3-1 4.0 Local Input Data ........................................................................................................... 4-1 4.1 Age Distribution .................................................................................................... 4-4 4.2 Link Source Type ................................................................................................... 4-17 4.3 Link Characteristics – Volume ............................................................................ 4-24 4.4 Link Characteristics – Length and Grade .......................................................... 4-27 4.5 Link Average Speed .............................................................................................. 4-31 4.6 Drive Schedules and Operating Mode Distributions ....................................... 4-41 4.7 Off-Network Data ................................................................................................. 4-53 4.8 Meteorology ........................................................................................................... 4-78 4.9 Fuel Formulation and Supply ............................................................................. 4-88 4.10 Inspection and Maintenance Programs .............................................................. 4-106 5.0 Examples ......................................................................................................................... 5-1 5.1 Example No. 3 – Project-Level Analysis ............................................................ 5-1 6.0 References ...................................................................................................................... 6-1 7.0 List of Acronyms ........................................................................................................... 7-1

List of Tables 2.1 MOVES Project-Level Inputs ................................................................................... 2-2 3.1 Summary of MOVES Inputs Falling in Different Sensitivity Ranges ................ 3-2 3.2 Combined Sensitivity Analysis Results ................................................................. 3-3 4.0.1 Project-Scale Analysis Inputs .................................................................................. 4-2 4.0.2 Example of Link Input Characteristics ................................................................... 4-3 4.1.1 Example of SourceTypeAgeDistribution Input .................................................... 4-4 4.1.2 Sources of Embedded Data ...................................................................................... 4-6 4.1.3 Overview of Data Sources for Age Distribution ................................................... 4-8 4.1.4 Example of Registration Data Mapping ................................................................ 4-10 4.2.1 Example of Link Source Type Input ....................................................................... 4-18 4.2.2 Overview of Data Sources for Link Source Type Options .................................. 4-19 4.3.1 Overview of Data Sources for Link Input Characteristics .................................. 4-25 4.4.1 Overview of Data Sources for Link Input Characteristics .................................. 4-28 4.5.1 Summary of Options for Link Average Speed ...................................................... 4-33 4.5.2 Sample Traffic Management Center Data from Jacksonville .............................. 4-40 4.6.1 Example of Default Operating Mode Distribution Input .................................... 4-41 4.6.2 Example OpMode Distribution for Link Input ..................................................... 4-41 4.6.3 Example of Drive Schedule Distribution Input .................................................... 4-42 4.6.4 MOVES Operating Mode Bins ................................................................................ 4-43 4.6.5 Example of Drive Schedule Distribution Input for Multiple Vehicles on a Link ..................................................................................................................... 4-44

4.6.6 Example of Link Input for Multiple Vehicle Trajectories on a Link .................. 4-45 4.6.7 Summary of Options for Drive Cycles and/or Operating Mode Distributions .............................................................................................................. 4-47 4.7.1 Overview of Data Sources for Off-Network Population ..................................... 4-56 4.7.2 Overview of Data Sources for Off-Network Population and Activity .............. 4-57 4.7.3 Project Definition and Data Sources ....................................................................... 4-63 4.7.4 “Off-Network” Table Entries for Parking Lot Example ....................................... 4-64 4.7.5 “opModeDistribution” Table Entries ..................................................................... 4-66 4.7.6 Operating Mode Distribution .................................................................................. 4-66 4.7.7 On-Network Link Entries ........................................................................................ 4-67 4.7.8 Parking Lot Example Results .................................................................................. 4-68 4.7.9 Project Definition and Data Sources ....................................................................... 4-70 4.7.10 SourceTypeAgeDistribution Table Entries ............................................................ 4-71 4.7.11 “Link” Table Entries .................................................................................................. 4-72 4.7.12 “opModeDistribution” Table Entries ..................................................................... 4-73 4.7.13 Port Terminal Example Results ............................................................................... 4-74 4.7.14 Project Definition and Data Sources ....................................................................... 4-75 4.7.15 “Off-Network” Table Entries ................................................................................... 4-76 4.7.16 “OpModeDistribution” Table Entries .................................................................... 4-76 4.7.17 Truck Stop Example Results .................................................................................... 4-77 4.8.1 Example of Meteorology Import Template (zoneMonthHour) .......................... 4-78 4.8.2 Summary of Options for Meteorology Data ......................................................... 4-80 4.9.1 Fuel Types within MOVES ...................................................................................... 4-89 4.9.2 Fuel Subtypes within MOVES ................................................................................. 4-89 4.9.3 Fuel Formulation Table Data Fields ....................................................................... 4-90 4.9.4 Fuel Supply Table Data Fields ................................................................................ 4-90

4.9.5 Summary of Options for Fuels Input ..................................................................... 4-93 4.9.6 TCEQ Fuel Sampling Test Methods ....................................................................... 4-95 4.9.7 Fuel Supply Data Sample ......................................................................................... 4-97 4.9.8 Fuel Formulation Data Sample ............................................................................... 4-98 4.9.9 Initial Sampling Plan Summary Table ................................................................... 4-101 4.9.10 Gasoline Properties by Region ................................................................................ 4-105 4.10.1 I/M Coverage Data Table ........................................................................................ 4-106 4.10.2 I/M Emission Test Types ......................................................................................... 4-108 4.10.3 Options for Data Sources – ComplianceFactor ..................................................... 4-111 4.10.4 Sample IMCoverage Data ........................................................................................ 4-113 5.1 Data Sources for Project-Level Example ................................................................ 5-5 5.2 Sample Traffic Count Data ...................................................................................... 5-8 5.3 Traffic Volume Calculations .................................................................................... 5-10 5.4 Example of Link Length Measurements ................................................................ 5-11 5.5 Travel Demand Model 2040 Congested Speeds ................................................... 5-14 5.6 Sample Speed and Acceleration Calculations for Acceleration Link................. 5-15 5.7 Sample Speed and Acceleration Calculations for Queue Link ........................... 5-16 5.8 Average Speed Calculations for 2040 ..................................................................... 5-17 5.9 Sample Input File – Link Data for 2040 No-Build Off-Peak ................................ 5-19 5.10 Example 2010 Traffic Count Summary File ........................................................... 5-20 5.11 Link Source Type Hour Fraction Calculations ...................................................... 5-21 5.12 Sample Input File – Link Source Type Hour Fractions ........................................ 5-22 5.13 Example Input File – Off-Network Data................................................................ 5-24 5.14 Number of Vehicles by Soak Time ......................................................................... 5-25 5.15 Sample Input File – Off-Network Operating Mode Distribution ...................... 5-26

List of Figures 4.1.1 ALPR Process from Observation to MOVES Age Distribution .......................... 4-12 4.1.2 Sample Data for Age Distribution Passenger Cars................................................. 4-14 4.1.3 Distribution of States Observed on Los Angeles Interstate Highways ............. 4-15 4.1.4 Distribution of States Observed on Las Vegas Interstate Highways ................. 4-15 4.1.5 Age Distributions of Passenger Cars Observed on Las Vegas Interstate Highways on Weekdays .......................................................................................... 4-16 4.2.1 UC Riverside ALPR Setup ....................................................................................... 4-22 4.2.2 MOVES Source Type Fractions Las Vegas ALPR Study ........................................ 4-23 4.6.1 Example Plot of Second by Second Speeds for a Micro-Trip .............................. 4-51 4.7.1 Claflin Street Lot, Belmont, Massachusetts ........................................................... 4-61 4.7.2 Parking Accumulation Data in Claflin Street Lot ................................................. 4-62 4.7.3 Distribution of Park (Soak) Times in Claflin Street lot ........................................ 4-65 4.7.4 Bayport Terminal, Port of Houston ........................................................................ 4-69 4.7.5 Age Distribution Data from Bayport Gate Entry Data ........................................ 4-71 4.8.1 State Selection Screen NCDC Local Climatological Data Report ............................ 4-82 4.8.2 Station Selection Screen NCDC Local Climatological Data Report ......................... 4-83 4.8.3 Year and Month Selection Screen NCDC Local Climatological Data Report ........ 4-84 4.8.4 Hourly Climate Data (PDF Version) PDF Version ................................................ 4-85 4.8.5 Hourly Climate Data (ASCII Version) ASCII Version (.csv file) ........................... 4-86 4.8.6 Hourly Climate Data Required Fields for Data Importer PDF Version ............. 4-87 4.9.9 TxDOT District Boundaries and Major City Locations........................................ 4-100 5.1 Project Analysis Area................................................................................................ 5-2

5.2 Intersection Links ...................................................................................................... 5-6 5.3 Bus-Only Links (60, 61, 62) ...................................................................................... 5-6 5.4 USGS Topographic Map .......................................................................................... 5-12