Analysis Procedures Manual

The Analysis Procedures Manual, or APM, provides the current methodologies, practices and procedures for conducting long term analysis of Oregon Department of Transportation plans and projects.

The APM does not establish any accepted or preferred software. Any analysis software is acceptable as long as it is consistent with the current APM and Highway Capacity Manual.

APM Version 2

Analysis Procedures Manual Version 2 - All Chapters - 18MB
(Last updated: 04/13/2022)

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Individual Chapters

Cover (Last updated: 07/27/2020)

Acknowledgements (Last updated: 02/20/2020)

Preface (Last updated: 09/18/2019)

Chapter 1 (Last updated: 07/19/2018)

Appendix 1A - ODOT Traffic Engineering Authority
(Last updated: 06/23/2017)

Chapter 2 - Scoping Projects (Last updated: 10/17/2019)

Appendix 2A - Problem Statement Worksheet
(Last updated: 06/19/2014)
Appendix 2B - Sample Analysis Process Reviewer Checklist
(Last updated: 06/26/2017)
Appendix 2C - Sample Methodology Memorandum
(Last updated: 04/12/2018)

Chapter 3 - Transportation System Inventory
(Last updated: 07/27/2020)

Appendix 3A - Field Inventory Worksheet
(Last updated: 07/26/2017)
Appendix 3B - Sample Count Request and Sample ODOT Counts
(Last updated: 07/12/2018)
Appendix 3C - Traffic Count Management (TCM) Program Count Report Guide
(Last updated: 04/12/2018)
Appendix 3D - Saturation Flow Rate Data Collection Form
(Last updated: 06/26/2017)
Appendix 3E - Traffic Volume Development During Disruptive Events
(Last updated: 07/27/2020)

Chapter 4 - Safety (Last updated: 9/22/2019)

Appendix 4A - Crash Attribution and Automation
(Last updated: 04/12/2018)

Chapter 5 - Developing Existing Year Volumes
(Last updated: 07/27/2020)

Chapter 6 - Future Year Forecasting
(Last updated: 12/16/2019)

Appendix 6A - Sample Application of Enhanced Zonal Cumulative Analysis (Last updated: 06/26/2017)

Chapter 7 - System Planning Analysis (Last updated: 03/16/2020)

Chapter 8 - Mesoscopic Analysis (Last updated: 07/19/2018)

Appendix 8A - Peak Spreading Procedure
(Last updated: 06/26/2017)
Appendix 8B - PTV Vision Software Network Setup Guide
(Last updated: 06/26/2017)

Chapter 9 - Transportation Analysis Performance Measures
(Last updated: 03/16/2020)

Appendix 9A - Applicability of Analysis Performance Measures by Plan or Project Type
(Last updated: 01/04/2018)
Appendix 9B - Alternative Mobility Targets (Planning Business Line Team Operational Notice)
(Last updated: 04/12/2018)

Chapter 10 - Analyzing Alternatives (Last updated: 03/16/2020)

Chapter 11 - Segment and Facility Analysis
(Last updated: 02/19/2020)

Appendix 11A - Determining Free-Flow Speed
(Last updated: 10/29/2018)
Appendix 11B - Freeway Facility Calibration
(Last updated: 12/11/2019)
Appendix 11C - Oregon Default Values
(Last updated: 12/11/2019)
Appendix 11D - Passenger Car Equivalents on Specific Grade
(Last updated: 10/23/2018)
Appendix 11E - Software Guidance for Oregon Specific Default Values
(Last updated: 12/11/2019)
Appendix 11F - Reliability Data Guidance
(Last updated: 12/11/2019)

Chapter 12 - Unsignalized Intersection Analysis
(Last updated: 03/16/2020)

Appendix 12A/13A - Software and Settings for Intersection Analysis (Last updated: 09/18/2019)

Chapter 13 - Signalized Intersection Analysis
(Last updated: 03/16/2020)

Appendix 12A/13A - Software and Settings for Intersection Analysis (Last updated: 04/03/2018)

Chapter 14 - Multimodal Analysis (Last updated: 10/22/2020)

Chapter 15 - Traffic Simulation Models - Update in progress
(Last updated: 03/17/2020)

Addendum 15A - Protocol for Vissim Simulation
(Last updated: 01/23/2020)

Chapter 16 - Environmental Traffic Data - Not yet complete

Appendix 16A - Example Air and Noise Traffic Data Request Forms (Last updated: 02/13/2020)

Chapter 17 - Travel Demand Modeling (Last updated: 03/16/2020)

Appendix 17A - Network Count Attribution
(Last updated: 04/11/2018)
Appendix 17B - Request for Travel Demand Model Run
(Last updated: 12/12/2019)

Chapter 18 - Operational Analysis (Last updated: 01/27/2020)

Appendix 18A - Summary of TSMO Strategies
(Last updated: 06/23/2017)

Chapter 19 - Traffic Analysis Documentation - Not yet complete
(Last updated: 03/17/2020)

Appendix 19A - Example Tech Memos
- Appendix 19A.1 - Fern Valley Interchange Existing Conditions Tech Memo
  (Last updated: 07/05/2017)
- Appendix 19A.2 - Constitution Area Refinement Study Future No-Build Tech Memo
  (Last updated: 06/19/2017)
- Appendix 19A.3 - Grandview - Nels Anderson Traffic Analysis Technical Memo
  (Last updated: 06/23/2017)
Appendix 19B - Example Narratives
- Appendix 19B.1 - US 97 Bend North Corridor Solutions Project (Example of a System Project)
  (Last updated: 06/23/2017)
- Appendix 19B.2 - Constitution Area Refinement Study (Example of a Point Project)
  (Last updated: 06/23/2017)
- Appendix 19B.3 - US 199 Expressway Upgrade Project (Example of a Linear Project)
  (Last updated: 07/03/2017)

Glossary (Last updated: 07/19/2018)

Abbreviations and Acronyms (Last updated: 01/19/2018)

Supplemental Materials

The following reference papers and reports are provided for informational purposes only regarding how procedures were developed. Always use the latest version of the Analysis Procedure Manual, or APM, for current procedures.

Alternative Traffic Assignment Methods Framework Report: This paper evaluates alternative traffic assignment methods that can be used for various applications in ODOT TPAU's transport models and those of its OMSC partner agencies. For more information refer to APM Chapter 17.
Re-validating and Improving Queue Length Models at Two-Way Stop Controlled Intersections: This paper presents a refined study of queue lengths estimation by lane group at two-way stop controlled intersection approaches.
Simulation Guidelines Project - Towards APM Chapter 8 Revision: This project set out to develop a set of rules and criteria for creating, calibrating, and analyzing the results from a microsimulation.
Traffic Count Guidelines: These guidelines cover the different count types and data available, when to obtain counts, where to place counts and how to write count requests.
Clarification of v/c Ratio Calculation: This paper clarifies methodology and parameters used to calculate volume to capacity (v/c) ratios to compare to the Oregon Highway Plan (OHP) and Highway Design Manual (HDM) mobility standards.
Use of v/c Ratio vs. Delay for Planning and Design Decisions for Signalized Intersections: This paper presents a comparison of the use of volume/capacity (v/c) ratio versus delay for signalized intersections, and recommends a method that should be used for planning and design decisions.
Development of Queue Length Models at Two-way STOP Controlled Intersection: A Surrogate Method: This paper presents a model to estimate queue lengths at two-way stop controlled intersections.
Queue Lengths at Single Lane Roundabouts in Oregon: This paper summarizes the results of a study of queue lengths at single-lane roundabouts in Oregon and recommends a method that should be used by the Department.
Use of Short-term Interval Counts to Determine K Factors: This paper clarifies the traffic count procedures that should be used to determine the K Factor. Data and calculations used in the study can be found in the K Factor Summary Table.
Modeling Follower Density on Two-Lane Rural Highways: This white paper updates a 2010 study and documents a 2013 study to develop an improved follower density-based performance measure and methodology for analysis of two-lane highways in Oregon.
Modeling Performance Indicators on Two-Lane Rural Highways: The Oregon Experience: This paper presents a model for estimating follower density on two-lane highways which was found to be superior to current performance measures.
Network Capacity Calculation for Area Type

Change Sheets

2020 Change Sheets
2019 Change Sheets
2018 Change Sheets
2017 Change Sheets
2016 Change Sheets

APM User Group

The Analysis Procedures Manual User Group, or APMUG, is open to all interested parties either internal or external to ODOT. For information on APMUG, see the Analysis Procedures Manual User Group Guidelines. If you are interested in joining the group, contact APM.

APMUG meetings are generally held quarterly, on the second Wednesday of January, April, July and October.

Related Technical Data

The Future Volume, ATR Characteristic and Seasonal Trend Tables contain traffic volume related data which is updated annually. This data is intended for use in developing existing and future volumes and described in the APM version 2, Chapters 5 and 6.

Future Highway Volume Table

The Future Highway Volume Table is created using data from the Transportation Volume Tables, or TVT, which are maintained by the Transportation Systems Monitoring Unit's Traffic Counting Program. For information on how to use this table, see Section 6.5 of the Analysis Procedures Manual.

Note: The future volumes are estimates only and local growth patterns and comprehensive plans may affect the actual outcome. The growth rates calculated from the Future Volumes Table are only a beginning point of estimating future volumes. Engineering judgment needs to be applied to the numbers.

Future Highway Volume Table
Note: The highway number is the Department's Internal highway number, not the route (OR/US/I) number.
Traffic Counting Program
Analysis Procedures Manual Chapter 6

Automatic Traffic Recorder Characteristic Table and Map

The Automatic Traffic Recorder, or ATR, Characteristic Table can be used to estimate seasonal traffic count adjustments. For information on how to use this table, see Section 5.4.2 of the Analysis Procedures Manual.

The ATR Characteristic Map is web based mapping tool that displays ATR’s based on their characteristic trend. Detailed information can be displayed on the map by clicking on ATR symbols. The ATR Characteristic Table and map are updated on a yearly basis, typically in September.

Seasonal Trend Table

The Seasonal Trend Table can also be used to estimate seasonal traffic count adjustments. The Seasonal Factor Table is updated on a yearly basis, typically in September. Season Trend Table factors are calculated using the previous full year of ATR data. For information on how to use this table, see Section 5.5.4 of the Analysis Procedures Manual.

Contact

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Announcements

COVID-19: Guidance on traffic counts and volume development during disruptive conditions is available in APM Appendix 3E.

The APM has been updated as of November 2020. Please see the 2020 change sheet for what has changed.

Next APM User Group Meeting

Date: Wednesday, July 21st, 2021
Location: Microsoft Teams Meeting
Start time: 9:00 am
End time: 11:30 am (approximate)

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