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This presentation explores Colorado's travel modeling framework and Denver's challenges in managing transportation and NEPA schedules. Key themes include technical assistance, MPO control of models, emerging issues like congestion management, tolling strategies, and phased decision-making. The shift towards operations and tour-based modeling is also discussed.
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Forecasting and NEPAThe Colorado Experience FHWA Environmental Conference June 19, 2008
Outline • Colorado travel modeling background • Focus on Denver - DRCOG • Recurring Challenges • Transportation and NEPA schedules • Technical assistance • MPO control of model and feedback • Technical vs. NEPA decisions • Emerging Issues • Shift to management and operations – congestion • Tolling and congestion pricing • Phased decision documents • Tour-based model