Fargo-Moorhead Regional ITS Architecture

Planning

The regional ITS architecture is an integral part of the planning process, providing a structured way to translate operational objectives and strategies into an interconnected set of ITS projects. This page identifies the planning objectives and strategies that are supported by the regional ITS architecture.

Number	Type	Statement
1	Goal	System safety and security
1.1	Objective	Reduce the number and rate of serious injury and fatal crashes.
1.2	Objective	Policy Objective: Improve transit system security.
2	Goal	Travel Efficiency and Reliability
2.1	Objective	Improve travel reliability on the NHS and arterial roadways.
2.2	Objective	Limit recurring peak period delay on the NHS and arterial roadways.
2.3	Objective	Improve the connectivity of the street network and promote a grid street pattern.
2.4	Objective	Promote consistent corridor traffic flow with reduced starting and stopping.
3	Goal	Transit Access
3.1	Objective	Develop transit–intensive corridors with supportive structures
4	Goal	Maintain Transportation Infrastructure
4.1	Objective	Continue to maintain NHS routes in good condition, and minimize NHS routes in poor condition.
5	Goal	Environmental Sustainability
5.1	Objective	Reduce transportation system energy consumption.
6	Goal	Emerging Transportation Trends
6.1	Objective	Identify projects and strategies that can accommodate emerging transportation technologies.
7	Goal	Enhance coordination among regional transportation agencies
8	Goal	Performance Measures