About the APM
The Analysis Procedures Manual (APM) provides the current methodologies, practices and procedures for conducting long term analysis of Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) plans and projects.
A major update of the manual is currently in progress. APM version 2 will incorporate methodologies from sources such as the 2010 Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) and the Highway Safety Manual (HSM). As new chapters or sections of APM version 2 are completed, they will be published on this webpage, and APM version 1 will be modified to refer to the version 2 procedures.
Announcements
There are currently no announcements.
APM User Group
The Analysis Procedures Manual User Group (APMUG) is open to all interested parties either internal or external to ODOT. For information on APMUG click this link. If you are interested in joining the group, contact Doug Norval.
Next meeting of the APMUG:
Date: July 10, 2013
Location: ODOT Region 1 Headquarters, 123 NW Flanders Street, Portland, OR
Start time: 9:00 am (tentative)
End time: 4:00 pm (tentative)
Suggestions for agenda topics and presenters are requested. Please submit any suggestions to Doug Norval.
Highway Capacity Manual
2010 Highway Capacity Manual methods should be followed on all new projects. Projects that were started prior to the 2010 HCM should continue to use methods of the HCM 2000. The APM Version 2 update will be providing further guidance on use of the new HCM 2010 methods as chapters are developed.
APM Documents
APM Version 1APM Version 1 - All chapters - 7.5MB
AppendicesAppendix A - Resources
Appendix B - Glossary
Appendix C - ODOT Traffic Engineering Authority
Appendix D - Sample ODOT Count Request, 16-Hour Intersection Count and Tube Count
Appendix E - Procedure for Analysis and Design of Weaving Sections, A User's Guide
Appendix F - Example Narratives
Appendix G - Example Tech Memos
- G.1 Fern Valley Interchange Existing Conditions Tech Memo (Report) (Figures)
- G.2 Constitution Area Refinement Study Future No-Build Tech Memo (Report) (Figures)
- G.3 Grandview - Nels Anderson Traffic Analysis Technical Memo (Report) (Figures)
Appendix H - Forms
APM Version 2 (In Progress)New chapters of APM V2 are posted here as they are completed.
APM Version 2 - All Chapters - 1MB
Individual ChaptersPrefaceChapter 1 - ODOT InformationChapter 2 - Scoping ProjectsChapter 3 - Transportation System Inventory
Chapter 4 - Safety
Chapter 5 - Developing Existing Year Volumes
Chapter 6 - Future Year Forecasting
Chapter 7- System Planning Analysis and Network Screening
Chapter 8 - Mesoscopic Analysis
Chapter 9 - Performance Measures
Chapter 10 - Analyzing Alternatives
Chapter 11 - Segment Analysis
Chapter 12 - Unsignalized Intersection Analysis
Chapter 13 - Signalized Intersection Analysis
Chapter 14 - Multimodal Analysis
Chapter 15 - Traffic Simulation Models
Chapter 16 - Environmental Traffic Data
Chapter 17 - Traffic Analysis Reports
Interim SectionsAs new procedures are completed as part of the development of APM version 2, they will be published here as addenda to APM version 1. Heading numbers will likely change in APM version 2.
Addendum A -
Functional Area of an IntersectionAddendum B -
Progression AnalysisAddendum C -
Protocol for VISSIM SimulationThe Protocol for VISSIM Simulation provides practitioners with ODOT expectations, guidelines, and requirements when considering and performing traffic simulation analysis with VISSIM. The protocol shall be followed on all ODOT plans and projects.
Addendum D -
Appendix: Problem Statement WorksheetAddendum E -
Appendix: Sample Analysis Process Reviewer Checklist
Change Sheets