Office of Operations
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Publications

The Office of Operations' publications are listed under their respective program areas. The publications with links are available in electronic format only. For those publications that do not have links, please contact the program specialist shown to obtain a copy of the publication. The acronym N/A stands for Not Available and the acronym EDL stands for Electronic Document Library.

Program Areas

Arterial Management

Congestion Mitigation

Corridor Traffic Management

Emergency Transportation Operations

Facilitating Integrated ITS Deployment

Freeway Management

Freight Analysis

Freight Institution Building

Freight Operations and Technology

Freight Professional Development

Freight Operations and Technology

Localized Bottleneck Reduction

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

Operations Asset Management

Performance Measurement

Planned Special Events Traffic Management

Planning for Operations

Real Time Traveler Information

Road Weather Management

Tolling and Pricing Program

Traffic Analysis Tools

Traffic Incident Management

Travel Demand Management

Vehicle Size and Weight

Work Zone Management


Arterial Management
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
Safe Access is Good for Business FHWA-HOP-06-107 14294 Neil.Spiller@dot.gov
Signal Timing on a Shoestring (HTML, PDF 1MB) FHWA-HOP-07-006 N/A Eddie.Curtis@dot.gov
Arterial Management Overview (HTML, PDF 232KB) FHWA-OP-04-036 N/A John.Halkias@dot.gov
Telecommunications Handbook for Transportation Professionals: The Basics of Telecommunications (HTML, PDF 14.5MB) FHWA-HOP-04-034 N/A John.Halkias@dot.gov
Computerized Traffic Signal Systems Primer FHWA-OP-03-113 N/A John.Halkias@dot.gov
Benefits of Access Management FHWA-OP-03-110 N/A

Neil.Spiller@dot.gov

Kathleen.Facer@dot.gov

Performance Measures For Small Communities FHWA-OP-03-080 N/A John.Halkias@dot.gov
Guide To Performance Based Operations Contracting FHWA-OP-03-079 N/A John.Halkias@dot.gov
Low Cost Traffic Engineering Improvements: A Primer (HTML, PDF 1.4MB) FHWA-OP-03-078 N/A John.Halkias@dot.gov
Unclogging Arterials: Prescriptions For Relieving Congestion FHWA-OP-03-069 N/A Laurel.Radow@dot.gov
Tri-fold brochure "Benefits of Access Management" (HTML, PDF 813KB) FHWA-OP-03-066 N/A Neil.Spiller@dot.gov
Cross-Jurisdictional Signal Coordination Case Studies Final Report FHWA-OP-02-034 13613 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Successful Traffic Signal System Procurement Techniques
FHWA-OP-02-032 13611 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Cross-Jurisdictional Signal Coordination in Phoenix and Seattle: Lessons Learned From the Metropolitan Model Deployment Initiative FHWA-OP-01-035 13222 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
San Antonio's Medical Center Corridor: Lessons Learned From the Metropolitan Model Deployment Initiative FHWA-OP-01-034 13220 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
What Have We Learned About Intelligent Transportation Systems? Chapter 3: Arterial Management (PDF 108KB) FHWA-OP-01-006 13319 John.Halkias@dot.gov
Regional Traffic Incident Management Programs - Implementation Guide (PDF 568KB) FHWA-OP-01-002 13149 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Enhancing Public Safety, Saving Lives – Emergency Vehicle Preemption (PDF 1.12MB) FHWA-JPO-99-002 6871 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
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Congestion Mitigation
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
Traffic Congestion and Reliability: Trends and Advanced Strategies for Congestion Mitigation (September 1, 2005) (HTML, PDF 3.6MB) Web publication only N/A Rich.Taylor@dot.gov
Traffic Congestion and Reliability: Linking Solutions to Problems (July 19, 2004) (HTML, PDF 2.6MB) Web publication only N/A Rich.Taylor@dot.gov
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Corridor Traffic Management
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
Corridor Traffic Management Overview N/A N/A John.Halkias@dot.gov
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Emergency Transportation Operations
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
Operational Concept - Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management (HTML, PDF 923KB) FHWA-HOP-08-020 N/A Kimberly.Vasconez@dot.gov
Interview and Survey Results: Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management (HTML, PDF 660KB) FHWA-HOP-08-016 N/A Kimberly.Vasconez@dot.gov
Literature Search for Federal Highway Administration - Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management (HTML, PDF 2.4MB) FHWA-HOP-08-015 N/A Kimberly.Vasconez@dot.gov
Technical Memorandum for Federal Highway Administration on Case Studies - Assessment of the State of the Practice and State of the Art in Evacuation Transportation Management (HTML, PDF 1.4MB) FHWA-HOP-08-014 N/A Kimberly.Vasconez@dot.gov
Using Highways For No-Notice Evacuations - Routes to Effective Evacuation Planning Primer Series (HTML, PDF 20.9MB) FHWA-HOP-08-003 N/A Kimberly.Vasconez@dot.gov
Best of Public Safety and Emergency Transportation Operations CD FHWA-JPO-08-037 14417 Kimberly.Vasconez@dot.gov
Common Issues in Emergency Transportation Operations Preparedness and Response: Results of the FHWA Workshop Series (HTML, PDF 1.1MB) FHWA-HOP-07-090 N/A Kimberly.Vasconez@dot.gov
Best Practices in Emergency Transportation Operations Preparedness and Response: Results of the FHWA Workshop Series (HTML, PDF 567KB) FHWA-HOP-07-076 N/A Kimberly.Vasconez@dot.gov
Communicating With the Public Using ATIS During Disasters: A Guide for Practitioners (HTML, PDF 2.3MB) FHWA-HOP-07-068 14339 James.Pol@dot.gov
Managing Pedestrians During Evacuation of Metropolitan Areas (HTML, PDF 396KB) FHWA-HOP-07-066 N/A Kimberly.Vasconez@dot.gov
Routes to Effective Evacuation Planning Primer Series: Using Highways During Evacuation Operations for Events with Advance Notice (HTML, PDF 2.8MB) FHWA-HOP-06-109 N/A Kimberly.Vasconez@dot.gov
Transportation Evacuation Planning and Operations Workshop FHWA-HOP-06-076 14184 Laurel.Radow@dot.gov
Coordinating Military Deployments on Roads and Highways: A Guide for State and Local Agencies FHWA-HOP-05-029 N/A Kimberly.Vasconez@dot.gov
Emergency Transportation Response Overview (HTML, PDF 204KB) FHWA-OP-04-048 N/A David.Helman@dot.gov
Public Safety & Security Program: Keep America Moving Through Emergencies & National Security Events FHWA-OP-03-108 N/A David.Helman@dot.gov
What Have We Learned About Intelligent Transportation Systems? Chapter 2: What Have We Learned About Freeway, Incident and Emergency Management and Electronic Toll Collection? (PDF 116KB) FHWA-OP-01-006 13318 David.Helman@dot.gov
Intelligent Transportation Systems Field Operational Test Cross-Cutting Study: Emergency Notification and Response (PDF 273KB) FHWA-JPO-99-033 6326 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Faster Response Time, Effective Use of Resources – Integrating Transportation and Emergency Management Systems (PDF 929KB) FHWA-JPO-99-004 6874 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Speeding Response, Saving Lives – Automatic Vehicle Location Capabilities for Emergency Vehicles (PDF 823KB) FHWA-JPO-99-003 6866 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Enhancing Public Safety, Saving Lives – Emergency Vehicle Preemption (PDF 1.12MB) FHWA-JPO-99-002 6871 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Effects of Catastrophic Events on Transportation Systems Management and Operations: Howard Street Tunnel Fire Baltimore City Web publication only 13754 David.Helman@dot.gov
Effects of Catastrophic Events on Transportation Systems Management and Operations: Northridge Earthquake January 17, 1994 Web publication only 13775 David.Helman@dot.gov
Effects of Catastrophic Events on Transportation Systems Management and Operations: Cross-Cutting Study Web publication only 13780 David.Helman@dot.gov
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Facilitating Integrated ITS Deployment
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
Testing Programs for Transportation Management Systems: A Primer (HTML, PDF 355KB) FHWA-HOP-07-089 14383 Tom.Stout@dot.gov
Testing Programs for Transportation Management Systems: A Technical Handbook (HTML, PDF 1.1MB) FHWA-HOP-07-088 14382 Tom.Stout@dot.gov
Systems Engineering for Intelligent Transportation Systems (HTML, PDF 2.7MB) FHWA-HOP-07-069 14340 Emiliano.Lopez@dot.gov
Regional ITS Architecture Guidance - Developing, Using, and Maintaining an ITS Architecture for Your Region (Updated 2006 Version) (HTML, PDF 6.9MB) FHWA-HOP-06-112 14317 Emiliano.Lopez@dot.gov
Facilitating Intelligent Transportation Systems Deployment Overview (HTML, PDF 200KB) FHWA-OP-04-043 N/A Stephen.Clinger@dot.gov
U.S. Department of Transportation ITS Projects Book 2004, Online Edition N/A 13999 Stephen.Clinger@dot.gov
Regional ITS Architecture Maintenance White Paper (HTML, DOC 607KB) FHWA-HOP-04-004 13957 Emiliano.Lopez@dot.gov
A Guide to Configuration Management for Intelligent Transportation Systems (HTML, DOC 287KB) FHWA-OP-02-048 13622 Emiliano.Lopez@dot.gov
Developing Functional Requirements for ITS Projects (HTML, DOC 399KB) FHWA-OP-02-047 13621 Emiliano.Lopez@dot.gov
Building Quality Intelligent Transportation Systems Through Systems Engineering (HTML, DOC 721KB) FHWA-OP-02-046
13620 Tom.Stout@dot.gov
Best Practices of Rural and Statewide ITS Planning (PDF 3.3MB) FHWA-OP-02-037 13608 Stephen.Clinger@dot.gov
Small Communities Benefits: Innovative Traffic Management Practices in Small Communities FHWA-OP-02-033 13612 Stephen.Clinger@dot.gov
Regional ITS Architecture Guidance Document, October 12, 2001 (PDF 5.4MB) N/A 13598 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
FHWA's Final Rule and FTA's Final Policy for Applying the National ITS Architecture at the Regional Level (Brochure) (PDF 430KB) FHWA-OP-01-029 N/A Emiliano.Lopez@dot.gov
Transportation Management Center Concepts of Operation Implementation Guide (PDF 3.35MB) FHWA-OP-99-029 11494 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
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Freeway Management
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
"Moving Forward with Managed Lane," Resource CD Toolbox. Contact Jessie Yung for a copy. FHWA-HOP-07-030 N/A Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Ramp Management and Control Handbook - Frequently Asked Questions (HTML, PDF 1.1MB) FHWA-HOP-06-083 N/A Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Ramp Management and Control Handbook - Project Fact Sheet (HTML, PDF 335KB) FHWA-HOP-06-082 N/A Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Ramp Management and Control - Brochure (HTML, PDF 361KB) FHWA-HOP-06-081 N/A Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Ramp Management and Control - A Primer (HTML, PDF 2MB) FHWA-HOP-06-080 N/A Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
12th International HOV Systems Conference: Improving Mobility and Accessibility with Managed Lanes, Pricing, and BRT - Conference Proceedings (HTML, PDF 1.2MB) FHWA-HOP-06-002 14165 Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Ramp Management and Control Handbook (HTML, PDF 7.3MB) FHWA-HOP-06-001 14242 Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Potential Impact of Exempt Vehicles on HOV Lanes (HTML, PDF 642KB) FHWA-HOP-05-058 N/A Angela.Jacobs@dot.gov
Managed Lanes: A Cross-Cutting Study (HTML, PDF 1.5MB) FHWA-HOP-05-037 N/A Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Managed Lanes: A Primer (HTML, PDF 2.2MB) FHWA-HOP-05-031 14110 Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Lessons Learned: Monitoring Highway Congestion and Reliability Using Archived Traffic Detector Data (HTML, PDF 546KB) FHWA-HOP-05-003 14059 Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Configuration Management for Transportation Management Systems Fact Sheet FHWA-OP-04-017 13889 Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Configuration Management for Transportation Management Systems Brochure FHWA-OP-04-016 13888 Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Configuration Management for Transportation Management Systems Primer FHWA-OP-04-014 13886 Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Configuration Management for Transportation Management Systems Handbook FHWA-OP-04-013 13885 Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Guidelines for Transportation Management Systems Maintenance Concept and Plans Handbook (HTML, DOC 5.1MB) FHWA-OP-04-011 13882 Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Freeway Management and Operations Handbook (HTML, PDF 8.4MB) FHWA-OP-04-003 13875 Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Houston Managed Lanes Case Study:The Evolution of the Houston HOV System (HTML, PDF 827KB) FHWA-OP-04-002 13874 Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
11th International Conference on High-Occupancy Vehicle Systems Conference Proceedings (HTML, PDF 2.25MB) FHWA-OP-03-100 13810 Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Neil.Spiller@dot.gov
Highway Traffic Operations and Freeway Management State-Of-The-Practice White Paper FHWA-OP-03-076 13801 Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
HOT Lane Guidance Manual FHWA-OP-03-009 13668 Wayne.Berman@dot.gov
Effects Of Changing HOV Lane Occupancy Requirements: EL Monte Busway Case Study FHWA-OP-03-002 13692 Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Neil.Spiller@dot.gov
Executive Report Effects Of Changing HOV Lane Occupancy Requirements: EL Monte Busway Case Study (HTML, PDF 1.33MB) FHWA-OP-03-001 13679 Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Neil.Spiller@dot.gov
International Conference on HOV Systems Conference Proceedings, August 2000 (PDF 860KB) FHWA-OP-01-040 13663 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Managing Our Congested Streets and Highways FHWA-OP-01-018 13443 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
What Have We Learned About Intelligent Transportation Systems? Chapter 2: What Have We Learned About Freeway, Incident, and Emergency Management and Electronic Toll Collection? ((PDF 116KB) 116KB) FHWA-OP-01-006 13318 Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Executive Edition: New Jersey I-80 & I-287 HOV Lane Case Study (PDF 827KB) FHWA-OP-01-004 13157 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
New Jersey I-80 & I-287 HOV Lane Case Study (PDF 232KB) FHWA-OP-00-018 12963 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Metropolitan Transportation Management Center – Concepts of Operations: Implementation Guide (PDF 3.35MB) FHWA-OP-99-029 11494 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Metropolitan Transportation Management Center - Concepts of Operations: A Cross-Cutting Study (PDF 1.60MB) FHWA-JPO-99-020 10923 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Metropolitan Transportation Management Center – Concepts of Operations: Case Study – Arizona TrailMaster (PDF 538KB) FHWA-OP-99-010 10943 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Metropolitan Transportation Management Center – Concepts of Operations: Case Study – Georgia NaviGAtor (PDF 462KB) FHWA-OP-99-009 11124 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Metropolitan Transportation Management Center – Concepts of Operations: Case Study – Milwaukee MONITOR (PDF 386KB) FHWA-OP-99-008 11123 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Metropolitan Transportation Management Center – Concepts of Operations: Case Study – Michigan Intelligent Transportation Systems (PDF 432KB) FHWA-OP-99-007 11103 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Metropolitan Transportation Management Center – Concepts of Operations: Case Study – Long Island INFORM (PDF 313KB) FHWA-OP-99-006 10983 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Metropolitan Transportation Management Center – Concepts of Operations: Case Study – Houston TranStar (PDF 311KB) FHWA-OP-99-005 10963 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Metropolitan Transportation Management Center – Concepts of Operations: Case Study – COMPASS (PDF 356KB) FHWA-OP-99-004 10944 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Metropolitan Transportation Management Center – Concepts of Operations: Case Study – Boston Central Artery/Tunnel Integrated Project Control System (PDF 589KB) FHWA-OP-99-003 11063 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Guidelines on the Use of Changeable Message Signs: Summary Report (PDF 711KB) FHWA-TS-91-002 3726 Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Guidelines on the Selection and Design of Messages for Changeable Message Signs (PDF 647KB) N/A 8583 Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
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Freight Analysis
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
Freight Benefit/Cost Study: Phase III - Analysis of Regional Benefits of Highway-Freight Improvements [HTML, PDF 513KB] FHWA-HOP-08-019 N/A Kate.Quinn@dot.gov
Highway Freight Logistics Reorganization Benefits Estimation Tool Report and Documentation (HTML, PDF 651KB) FHWA-HOP-08-017 N/A Kate.Quinn@dot.gov
Freight Facts and Figures 2007 (HTML, PDF 25.2MB) FHWA-HOP-08-004 14386 Kate.Quinn@dot.gov
Financing Freight Improvements Flyer (HTML, PDF 183KB) FHWA-HOP-07-114 N/A Carol.Keenan@dot.gov
Freight Performance Measurement: Travel Time in Freight-Significant Corridors (HTML, PDF 2.8MB) FHWA-HOP-07-071 14341 Crystal.Jones@dot.gov
Freight Facts and Figures 2006 (HTML, PDF 10MB) FHWA-HOP-07-033 14330 Kate.Quinn@dot.gov
Financing Freight Improvements (HTML, PDF 2MB) FHWA-HOP-06-108 14295 Carol.Keenan@dot.gov
Border Information Flow Architecture (HTML, PDF 190KB) FHWA-HOP-06-098 14283 Crystal.Jones@dot.gov
Freight Facts and Figures 2005 (HTML, PDF 29MB) FHWA-HOP-05-071 14157 Kate.Quinn@dot.gov
Freight Information: Freight and Air Quality (HTML, PDF 117KB) FHWA-HOP-05-052 N/A Michael.Sprung@dot.gov
Measuring Travel Time in Freight-Significant Corridors (HTML, PDF 142KB) FHWA-HOP-05-036 14126 Crystal.Jones@dot.gov
Freight Facts and Figures 2004 (HTML, PDF 31.3MB) FHWA-OP-05-009 14070 Kate.Quinn@dot.gov
Freight Transportation: Improvements and the Economy (HTML, PDF 1.9MB) FHWA-HOP-04-005 13688 Kate.Quinn@dot.gov
National Highway System Freight Connectors (HTML, PDF 482KB) FHWA-OP-03-088 13796 Kate.Quinn@dot.gov
Freight Analysis Framework Overview (HTML, PDF 1.5MB) FHWA-OP-03-006 13694 Michael.Sprung@dot.gov
The Freight Story: A National Perspective on Enhancing Freight Transportation (HTML, PDF 1.4MB) FHWA-OP-03-004 N/A Kate.Quinn@dot.gov
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Freight Institution Building
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
The AASHTO-FHWA Freight Transportation Partnership II FHWA-HOP-07-136 N/A Kate.Quinn@dot.gov
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Freight Operations and Technology
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
Freight Technology Assessment Tool User Guide [HTML, PDF 1.1MB]

FHWA-HOP-06-110

14315 Randy.Butler@dot.gov
The Electronic Freight Management Initiative (HTML, PDF 3.6MB) FHWA-HOP-05-085 14246 Randy.Butler@dot.gov
Michael.Onder@dot.gov
Freight Info: Cost-Benefit Methodology (HTML, PDF 118KB) FHWA-HOP-05-060 14143 Randy.Butler@dot.gov
Electronic Freight Management (HTML, PDF 169KB) FHWA-HOP-05-059 14142 Michael.Onder@dot.gov
The Freight Technology Story: Intelligent Freight Technologies and Their Benefits FHWA-HOP-05-030 14118 Michael.Onder@dot.gov
Intermodal Freight Technology Overview (HTML, PDF 189KB) FHWA-OP-04-057 N/A Michael.Onder@dot.gov
Freight Information Highway and Cargo Visibility Prototype (HTML, PDF 69KB) FHWA-OP-02-045
13619 Michael.Onder@dot.gov
U.S.-Canada International Mobility and Trade Corridor (HTML, PDF 75KB) FHWA-OP-02-044 13618 Michael.Onder@dot.gov
Air Cargo Electronic Supply Chain Manifest (HTML, PDF 71KB) FHWA-OP-02-043 13617 Michael.Onder@dot.gov
Freight Information Real-Time System for Transport (HTML, PDF 77KB) FHWA-OP-02-042 13616 Michael.Onder@dot.gov
Intelligent Transportation Systems at International Borders: A Cross-Cutting Study (Spanish edition) (PDF) FHWA-OP-00-026 13472 Michael.Onder@dot.gov
Intelligent Transportation Systems at International Borders: A Cross-Cutting Study (English edition) (PDF 98KB) FHWA-OP-00-003 11490 Michael.Onder@dot.gov
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Freight Professional Development
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
Freight Professional Development (FPD) Program Training and Technical Assistance (HTML, PDF 122KB) FHWA-HOP-07-008 N/A Carol.Keenan@dot.gov
Freight Professional Development Overview (HTML, PDF 265KB) FHWA-OP-04-055
N/A Carol.Keenan@dot.gov
Engaging the Private Sector in Freight Planning FHWA-OP-04-023 13892 Carol.Keenan@dot.gov
Freight Data Made Simple (HTML, PDF 121KB) N/A N/A Carol.Keenan@dot.gov
Integrating Freight in the Transportation Planning Process (HTML, PDF 576KB) N/A N/A Carol.Keenan@dot.gov
Uses of Multimodal Freight Forecasting in Transportation Planning (HTML, PDF 119KB) N/A N/A Carol.Keenan@dot.gov
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Localized Bottleneck Reduction
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
Traffic Bottlenecks: A Primer Focus on Low-Cost Operational Improvements (HTML, PDF 1.8MB)

FHWA-HOP-07-130

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Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
MUTCD Overview (HTML, PDF 205KB) FHWA-OP-04-049 N/A Hari.Kalla@dot.gov
Travel Better, Travel Longer: A Pocket Guide for Improving Traffic Control and Mobility of Our Older Population (PDF 2.57MB) FHWA-OP-03-098 N/A Hari.Kalla@dot.gov
U. S. Pavement Markings FHWA-OP-02-090 N/A Hari.Kalla@dot.gov
U. S. Road Symbol Signs FHWA-OP-02-084 N/A Hari.Kalla@dot.gov
Standard Highway Signs Book Flyer
FHWA-OP-02-078 13667 Hari.Kalla@dot.gov
MUTCD Informational Brochure (PDF 792KB)
FHWA-OP-01-011 N/A Hari.Kalla@dot.gov
Standard Highway Signs
2004 Edition, Metric Version (PDF)
Electronic Version Only N/A Hari.Kalla@dot.gov
Standard Highway Signs
2004 Edition, English Version (PDF)
Electronic Version Only N/A Hari.Kalla@dot.gov

2003 Edition of the MUTCD with Revision Number 1 Incorporated, dated November 2004 (HTML, PDF)

  • Change List for Revision No. 1 of the 2003 Edition of the MUTCD, dated November 2004 (HTML, PDF 75KB)
  • List of Known Errors in 2003 MUTCD, updated September 21, 2004 (HTML, PDF 99KB)
Electronic Version Only N/A Hari.Kalla@dot.gov
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Operations Asset Management
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
Identification of Operation Assets (HTML, PDF - 639KB) FHWA-HOP-05-056 14158 John.Halkias@dot.gov
Elements of a Comprehensive Signals Asset Management System (HTML, PDF 878KB) FHWA-HOP-05-006 N/A John.Halkias@dot.gov
Operations Asset Management Overview (HTML, PDF 148KB) FHWA-OP-04-037 N/A John.Halkias@dot.gov
Signal Systems Asset Management State-of-the-Practice Review (HTML, PDF 1.10MB) FHWA-OP-04-020 13993 John.Halkias@dot.gov
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Performance Measurement
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
Travel Time Reliability: Making It There On Time, All The Time Web Version Only N/A Rich.Taylor@dot.gov
Travel Time Reliability: Making It There On Time, All The Time - Brochure (HTML, PDF 2.9MB) FHWA-HOP-06-070 N/A Rich.Taylor@dot.gov
Operations Performance Measurement Overview (HTML, PDF 180KB) FHWA-OP-04-039 N/A Rich.Taylor@dot.gov
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Planned Special Events Traffic Management
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
Tabletop Exercise Instructions For Planned Events and Unplanned Incidents/Emergencies (HTML, PDF 160KB) FHWA-HOP-08-005 N/A Laurel.Radow@dot.gov
Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook: Executive Summary (HTML, PDF 1.5MB) FHWA-HOP-07-108 N/A Laurel.Radow@dot.gov
Planned Special Events: Checklists for Practitioners FHWA-HOP-06-113 N/A Laurel.Radow@dot.gov
Managing Travel for Planned Special Events: First National Conference Proceedings FHWA-HOP-05-017 N/A Laurel.Radow@dot.gov
Planned Special Events Traffic Management Overview (HTML, PDF 224KB) FHWA-OP-04-046 N/A Laurel.Radow@dot.gov
Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Fact Sheet (HTML, PDF 184KB) FHWA-OP-04-034 13904 Laurel.Radow@dot.gov
Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Tri-Fold Brochure (HTML, PDF 367KB) FHWA-OP-04-033 13903 Laurel.Radow@dot.gov
Watching It All Come Together: Case Studies Report on Special Event Planning and Management FHWA-HOP-04-029 N/A Laurel.Radow@dot.gov
Managing Travel for Planned Special Events Handbook (HTML, PDF 18MB) FHWA-OP-04-010 13883 Laurel.Radow@dot.gov
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Planning for Operations
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
An Interim Guidebook on the Congestion Management Process in Metropolitan Transportation Planning (HTML, PDF 853KB) FHWA-HOP-08-008 N/A Wayne.Berman@dot.gov
Management & Operations in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan: A Guidebook for Creating an Objectives-Driven, Performance-Based Approach (HTML, PDF 1.79MB) FHWA-HOP-08-007 N/A Wayne.Berman@dot.gov
The Collaborative Advantage: Realizing the Tangible Benefits of Regional Transportation Operations Collaboration (HTML, PDF 3MB) FHWA-HOP-08-001 N/A Wayne.Berman@dot.gov
Regional Concept for Transportation Operations: The Blueprint for Action - A Primer (HTML, PDF 5MB) FHWA-HOP-07-122 N/A Wayne.Berman@dot.gov
Getting More by Working Together - Opportunities for Linking Planning and Operations: A Reference Manual (HTML, PDF 5MB) FHWA-HOP-05-016 14071 Wayne.Berman@dot.gov
Regional Transportation Operations Collaboration and Coordination Overview (HTML, PDF 150KB) FHWA-OP-04-038 N/A Wayne.Berman@dot.gov
Regional Transportation Operations Collaboration and Coordination (HTML, PDF 4.98MB) FHWA-OP-03-008 13686 Wayne.Berman@dot.gov
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Real Time Traveler Information (Including 511)
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
Real-time Traveler Information Services Business Models: State of the Practice Review (HTML, PDF 2MB)

FHWA-HOP-07-115

N/A James.Pol@dot.gov
Communicating With the Public Using ATIS During Disasters: A Guide for Practitioners (HTML, PDF 2.3MB) FHWA-HOP-07-068 14339 James.Pol@dot.gov
Travel Time Messaging on Dynamic Message Signs - Houston, TX FHWA-HOP-05-051 N/A Robert.Rupert@dot.gov
Travel Time Messaging on Dynamic Message Signs - Nashville, TN FHWA-HOP-05-050 N/A Robert.Rupert@dot.gov
Travel Time Messaging on Dynamic Message Signs - Chicago, IL FHWA-HOP-05-049 N/A Robert.Rupert@dot.gov
Travel Time Messaging on Dynamic Message Signs - Portland, OR FHWA-HOP-05-048 N/A Robert.Rupert@dot.gov
Real Time Traveler Information Overview (HTML, PDF 195KB) FHWA-OP-04-044 N/A Robert.Rupert@dot.gov
What Have We Learned About Intelligent Transportation Systems? Chapter 4: What Have We Learned About Advanced Traveler Information Systems and Customer Satisfaction? (PDF 107KB) FHWA-OP-01-006 13320 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Intelligent Transportation Systems Field Operational Test Cross-Cutting Study: Advanced Traveler Information Systems (PDF 291KB) FHWA-JPO-99-038 6323 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
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Road Weather Management
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
Weather Applications and Products Enabled Through Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) - Feasibility and Concept Development Study (HTML, PDF 36.5MB) FHWA-HOP-07-084 14350 Pat.Kennedy@dot.gov
Empirical Studies on Traffic Flow in Inclement Weather (HTML, PDF 1.8MB) FHWA-HOP-07-073 N/A Roemer.Alfelor@dot.gov
Weather Response System: Operational Observations Report (HTML, PDF 2.4MB) FHWA-HOP-07-067 14338 Roemer.Alfelor@dot.gov
Prototype Weather Response System (WRS) for Transportation Operations (HTML, PDF 1.1MB) FHWA-HOP-06-106 14292 Roemer.Alfelor@dot.gov
Integration of Emergency and Weather Elements into Transportation Management Centers (HTML, PDF 1.7MB) FHWA-HOP-06-090 N/A Roemer.Alfelor@dot.gov
Road Weather Information System
Environmental Sensor Station
Siting Guidelines (HTML, PDF 2.44MB)
FHWA-HOP-05-026 N/A Roemer.Alfelor@dot.gov
Road Risk DVD Video FHWA-HOP-05-024 N/A Paul.Pisano@dot.gov
Road Weather Management Overview (HTML, PDF 232KB) FHWA-OP-04-051 N/A Paul.Pisano@dot.gov
Version 2.0 Of The Best Practices For Road Weather Management FHWA-OP-03-081 13828 Paul.Pisano@dot.gov
Maintenance Decision Support System Roll Out Flyer FHWA-OP-03-010 13695 Paul.Pisano@dot.gov
An Introduction To Standards For Road Weather Information Systems FHWA-OP-02-079 13670 Paul.Pisano@dot.gov
Saving Lives, Improving Transportation Efficiency – Weather Information for Surface Transportation (PDF 783KB) FHWA-JPO-99-015 6863 Paul.Pisano@dot.gov
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Tolling and Pricing Program
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
Congestion Pricing: A Primer (HTML, PDF 4.5MB) FHWA-HOP-07-074 N/A Patrick.Decorla-Souza@dot.gov
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Traffic Analysis Tools
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
Traffic Analysis Toolbox Volume IV: Guidelines for Applying CORSIM Microsimulation Modeling Software (HTML, PDF 7.1MB) FHWA-HOP-07-079 N/A John.Halkias@dot.gov
Traffic Analysis Tools Overview (HTML, PDF 182KB) FHWA-OP-04-045 N/A John.Halkias@dot.gov
Traffic Analysis Toolbox
Volume III: Guidelines for Applying Traffic Microsimulation Modeling Software (HTML, PDF 1.2MB)
FHWA-HRT-04-040 N/A John.Halkias@dot.gov
Traffic Analysis Toolbox
Volume II: Decision Support Methodology for Selecting Traffic Analysis Tools (HTML, PDF 1.3MB)
FHWA-HRT-04-039 N/A John.Halkias@dot.gov
Traffic Analysis Toolbox
Volume 1: Traffic Analysis Tools Primer (HTML, PDF 613KB)
FHWA-HRT-04-038 N/a John.Halkias@dot.gov
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Traffic Incident Management
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
Alternate Route Handbook (HTML, PDF 3.6MB) FHWA-HOP-06-092 14261 David.Helman@dot.gov
Simplified Guide to the Incident Command System for Transportation Professionals (HTML, PDF 2.2MB) FHWA-HOP-06-004 14234 Laurel.Radow@dot.gov
Traffic Incident Management Overview (HTML, PDF 180KB) FHWA-OP-04-052 N/A David.Helman@dot.gov
What Have We Learned About Intelligent Transportation Systems? Chapter 2: What Have We Learned About Freeway, Incident and Emergency Management and Electronic Toll Collection? (PDF 116KB) FHWA-OP-01-006 13318 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Regional Traffic Incident Management Programs: Implementation Guide (PDF 568KB) FHWA-OP-01-002 13149 David.Helman@dot.gov
Intelligent Transportation Systems Field Operational Test Cross-Cutting Study: Hazardous Material Incident Response (PDF 306KB) FHWA-JPO-99-035 6327 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Intelligent Transportation Systems Field Operational Test Cross-Cutting Study: Incident Management: Detection, Verification, and Traffic Management (PDF 170KB) FHWA-JPO-99-034 6328 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Metropolitan Transportation Management Center – Concepts of Operations: Implementation Guide (PDF 3.35MB) FHWA-OP-99-029 11494 Jessie.Yung@dot.gov
Incident Management Successful Practices: A Cross-Cutting Study (PDF 1MB) FHWA-JPO-99-018 11484 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Sharing Resources, Coordinating Response – Deploying and Operating Incident Management Systems (PDF 759KB) FHWA-JPO-99-007 6869 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Safer Travel, Improved Economic Productivity – Incident Management Systems (PDF 771KB)) FHWA-JPO-99-006 6868 David.Helman@dot.gov
Improving Mobility, Saving Lives – Safety Service Patrols (PDF 206KB) FHWA-JPO-99-005 6872 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Faster Response Time, Effective Use of Resources – Integrating Transportation and Emergency Management Systems (PDF 929KB) FHWA-JPO-99-004 6874 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
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Travel Demand Management
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
Managing Demand Through Travel Information Services FHWA-HOP-05-005 14072 Wayne.Berman@dot.gov
Mitigating Traffic Congestion - The Role of Demand-Side Strategies (HTML, PDF 17MB) FHWA-HOP-05-001 13668 Wayne.Berman@dot.gov
Travel Demand Management Overview (HTML, PDF 248KB) FHWA-OP-04-041 N/A Wayne.Berman@dot.gov
Commuter Choice Primer - An Employer's Guide To Implementing Effective Commuter Choice Programs (HTML, PDF 747KB) FHWA-OP-03-007 13669 Wayne.Berman@dot.gov
Commuter Choice: America’s Way to Work FHWA-OP-02-027 N/A Wayne.Berman@dot.gov
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Vehicle Size and Weight
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
Bridge Formula Weights (HTML, PDF 1.5MB) FHWA-HOP-O6-105 N/A Michael.Onder@dot.gov
Vehicle Size and Weight Overview (HTML, PDF 13KB) FHWA-OP-04-056 N/A Michael.Onder@dot.gov
Law Enforcement Escort Best Practices Guidelines (HTML, PDF 3.4MB) FHWA-HOP-04-027 13996 Michael.Onder@dot.gov
Pilot Car Escort Best Practices Guidelines (HTML, PDF 2.5MB) FHWA-HOP-04-026 13995 Michael.Onder@dot.gov
Federal Size Regulations for Commercial Motor Vehicles (HTML, PDF 1.1MB) FHWA-HOP-04-022 14012 Michael.Onder@dot.gov
Freight Commercial Vehicle Size and Weight Program FHWA-OP-03-099 N/A Michael.Onder@dot.gov
Commercial Vehicle Travel Time and Delay at U.S. Border Crossings (HTML, PDF 111KB) FHWA-OP-02-072 13653 Michael.Onder@dot.gov
Intelligent Transportation Systems at International Borders: A Cross-Cutting Study (Spanish edition) (PDF) FHWA-OP-00-026 13472 Michael.Onder@dot.gov
Intelligent Transportation Systems at International Borders: A Cross-Cutting Study (English edition) (PDF 98KB) FHWA-OP-00-003 11490 Michael.Onder@dot.gov
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Work Zone Management
Publication Publication Number EDL Number Contact
Fact Sheet 11 "Caltrans Transportation Management Plans Reduce Work Zone Congestion" (HTML, PDF 157KB) FHWA-HOP-07-106 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Work Zone Focus State Initiative - Public Information and Outreach Strategies (HTML, PDF 210KB) FHWA-HOP-07-083 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Fact Sheet 10 "Communicating Work Zone Information to Truckers in North Carolina" (HTML, PDF 239KB) FHWA-HOP-07-077 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Work Zone Safety and Mobility Peer-to-Peer Program Brochure (HTML, PDF 2.4MB)

FHWA-HOP-07-072

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Work Zone Impacts Assessment – An Approach to Assess and Manage Work Zone Safety and Mobility Impacts of Road Projects FHWA-HOP-05-068 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Work Zone Public Information and Outreach Strategies (HTML, PDF 3.4MB) FHWA-HOP-05-067 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Developing and Implementing Transportation Management Plans for Work Zones (HTML, PDF 1.4 MB) FHWA-HOP-05-066 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Implementing the Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility (23 CFR 630 Subpart J) (HTML, PDF 1.3MB) FHWA-HOP-05-065 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Work Zone Impacts Assessment (HTML, PDF 130KB) FHWA-HOP-05-023
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Transportation Management Plans (TMPs) for Work Zones (HTML, PDF 105KB) FHWA-HOP-05-022
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Public Information and Outreach Strategies for Work Zones (HTML, PDF 144KB) FHWA-HOP-05-021
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Full Road Closure for Work Zone Operations: A Case Study. Using Weekend Closures to Expedite Road Rehabilitation and Minimize the Impacts on Motorists and Road Builders. I-84 Banfield Freeway in Portland, Oregon (HTML, PDF 204KB) FHWA-OP-05-014 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Full Road Closure for Work Zone Operations: A Case Study. Accelerating Construction and Reducing Crashes During Rehabilitation of a Major Downtown Route. M-10 Lodge Freeway in Detroit, Michigan (HTML, PDF 225K) FHWA-OP-05-013 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Full Road Closure for Work Zone Operations: A Case Study. Reducing the Impact of Construction During the Rehabilitation of a Major Interstate Highway. Interstate 95 in Wilmington, Delaware (HTML, PDF 200KB) FHWA-OP-05-012 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Final Rule Overview Fact Sheet (HTML, PDF 113KB) FHWA-HOP-05-011 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Final Rule Overview Brochure (HTML, PDF 163KB) FHWA-HOP-05-010 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones: A Case Study. Work Zone Traffic and Incident Management System - Keeping Traffic Moving During Reconstruction of the Big I, a Major Interstate-Interstate Interchange in Albuquerque (HTML, PDF 172KB) FHWA-OP-04-072 13941 Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Making Work Zones Work Better (HTML, PDF 207KB) FHWA-OP-04-053 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones: A Case Study. Dynamic Lane Merge System - Reducing Aggressive Driving and Optimizing Throughput at Work Zone Merges in Michigan (HTML, PDF 243KB) FHWA-HOP-04-033 14011 Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones: A Case Study. Work Zone Travel Time System - Reducing Congestion with the Use of a Traffic Management Contract Incentive During the Reconstruction of Arizona State Route 68 (HTML, PDF 283KB) FHWA-HOP-04-032 14001 Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Fact Sheet 9 - Arkansas Uses Public Outreach to Pave The Way During Interstate Rehabilitation (HTML, PDF 125KB) FHWA-HOP-04-031 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones: A Case Study. Real-Time Work Zone Traffic Control System - Using an Automated Traffic Information System to Reduce Congestion and Improve Safety During Reconstruction of the I-55 Lake Springfield Bridge in Illinois (HTML, PDF 221KB) FHWA-HOP-04-018 13984 Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Full Road Closure for Work Zone Operations - A Cross-Cutting Study (HTML, PDF 827KB) FHWA-OP-04-009 13795 Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
A Snapshot of Summer 2001 Work Zone Activity (HTML, PDF 527KB) N/A 13793 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Fact Sheet 8 - Ohio Keeps Motorists and Road Rehabilitation Moving Forward (HTML, PDF 113KB) FHWA-OP-03-190 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
"Shorter Duration, Safer Work Zones, More Satisfied Travelers" Brochure on successful applications of full road closures in work zones. FHWA-OP-03-086 13794 Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Fact Sheet 7 - Compendium of Work Zone Research, Development, and Technology Transfer (HTML, PDF 579KB) FHWA-OP-02-054 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Intelligent Transportation Systems In Work Zones: A Cross-Cutting Study FHWA-OP-02-025 13600 Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Informed Motorists, Fewer Crashes: Using Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones FHWA-OP-01-043 13584 Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Phoenix's Roadway Closure and Restriction System: Lessons Learned From the Metropolitan Model Deployment Initiative (PDF 202KB) FHWA-OP-01-036 13221 ITSPUBS@dot.gov
Fact Sheet 6 - Work Zone Best Practices Guidebook (HTML, PDF 629KB) FHWA-OP-01-009 N/a Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Fact Sheet 5 - Innovation During Bridge Rehabilitation Improves Mobility (HTML, PDF 474KB) FHWA-OP-01-008 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Fact Sheet 4 - Delaware's Survival Plan for the I-95 Shutdown (HTML, PDF 1.6MB) FHWA-OP-00-025 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Fact Sheet 3 - Work Zone Safety Awareness Week (HTML, PDF 1.6MB) FHWA-OP-00-024 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Fact Sheet 2 - Customer-Driven Construction in Illinois (HTML, PDF 707KB) FHWA-OP-00-023 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Fact Sheet 1 - Oregon's QuickFax Service (HTML, PDF 1.7MB) FHWA-OP-00-022 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
Work Zone Operations Best Practices Guidebook (HTML, PDF 8.13MB) FHWA-0P-00-010 N/A Tracy.Scriba@dot.gov
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