Section 2: Methodology Technical Memorandum

  1. Executive Summary
  2. Introductions
    • Project Manager (TxDOT)
    • Project Manager (Delivering Organization)
    • Stakeholders
  3. Project Description
    • Project Overview
    • Scope of Work
    • Spatial Limits
    • Analysis Years and Peak Periods
    • Level of Detail
    • Background Factors
  4. Preliminary Data Review
    • Existing Traffic Data
    • Future Traffic Data
    • Safety Analysis Data; and
    • Field Data Collection Plan
  5. Preliminary Alternative Identification
  6. Analysis Tool Considerations
    • Traffic Analysis Software Tools
    • Safety Analysis Software Tools
    • Microsimulation
  7. Initial MOE Selection
    • Traffic MOEs
    • Safety MOEs
  8. Traffic Forecasting
  9. Other
    • Unresolved Methodology Elements
  10. Conclusion