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From page 136... ... 136 Playbook 6.1 Introduction to the Playbook This section of the Guidebook is designed to help users develop a structured approach to diagnosing their commodity flow data needs and figuring out what methods are best applied to their freight transportation planning problem. This section is called the "Playbook." Football terminology is used here because this section allows the users to construct a "game plan" from among the many "plays" (or methods) Read the entire page →
From page 137... ... Playbook 137 to be reconciled to the boundaries of the region of concern. State-level users can directly apply the state totals from CFS and FAF and other state-level data sets. Read the entire page →
From page 138... ... 138 Guidebook for Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data 6.3 Considerations in Answering Sample Freight Questions This section of the Playbook provides several examples of problems that require different types of subnational commodity flow data. Each example provides a description of the problem, why commodity flow data are needed, and what types of commodity flow data are needed. Read the entire page →
From page 139... ... Playbook 139 Some of these actions are sequential and others can be conducted simultaneously. The lead agency will need to structure a comprehensive approach that takes advantage of available strengths and mitigates weaknesses. Read the entire page →
From page 140... ... 140 Guidebook for Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data This example suggests the use of a prioritization process that focuses the most attention on the places experiencing the highest flows or on commodities representing the most significant levels of activity. If there are other local considerations (e.g., development questions for a particular property) Read the entire page →
From page 141... ... Playbook 141 • Need for and types of subnational commodity flow data – Would like to know current and projected volumes of commodities that are potentially shippable by rail that are now shipped by truck due to lack of good rail service. – Need to identify the commodities that are shipped long distances on I-81 by truck now and develop a method for forecasting. Read the entire page →
From page 142... ... 142 Guidebook for Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data 2. User classification: a. Read the entire page →
From page 143... ... Playbook 143 e. Read the entire page →
From page 144... ... 144 Guidebook for Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data • Formulate question(s) Read the entire page →
From page 145... ... Playbook 145 The next task is to estimate the volume (both in tons and value) of these commodities that currently move between possible port pairs (with a drayage limitation of 100 to 150 miles) Read the entire page →
From page 146... ... 146 Guidebook for Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data The next element is to estimate the volume (both in tons and value) of these commodities that move within the MPO region. Read the entire page →
From page 147... ... Playbook 147 The next element is to determine which commodities are moving on the major east-west highway in the southern end of the state. The action items for this element are the following: • Site selection – Using a GIS map, locate all truck weigh stations, rest areas, truck pull-out areas, and points of entry along the east-west highway network in the southern area of the state. Read the entire page →
From page 148... ... 148 Guidebook for Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data 6.5.4 Playbook Sample Problem #4 -- Determination of Impacts of Intermodal Railyard Expansion Determine the circumstances generating the concerns. A large MPO is concerned about the impacts of an intermodal railyard expansion plan. Read the entire page →
From page 149... ... Playbook 149 The final element of the action plan is to share impacts as understood by the modeling staff with intermodal railyard operators to increase the opportunity for mitigating any adverse outcomes. Reflect on outcomes and additional strategies. Read the entire page →
From page 150... ... 150 Guidebook for Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data The next element of the action plan is to simulate commodity flows: • Identify the facilities in the facility network that are closest to each other (shortest travel time on the network) Read the entire page →
From page 151... ... Playbook 151 • Combine these two zip code allocations into two zip-code-to-county tables: – Tonnage originating in each zip code destined for each county. – Tonnage destined for each zip code originating in each county. Read the entire page →
From page 152... ... 152 Guidebook for Developing Subnational Commodity Flow Data Reflect on additional strategies. Always consider any additional suggestions or "lessons learned" from other sources. Read the entire page →

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... 136 Playbook 6.1 Introduction to the Playbook This section of the Guidebook is designed to help users develop a structured approach to diagnosing their commodity flow data needs and figuring out what methods are best applied to their freight transportation planning problem. This section is called the "Playbook." Football terminology is used here because this section allows the users to construct a "game plan" from among the many "plays" (or methods)