Project: #60 Traffic Impact of CSX Pittsburgh Intermodal Rail Terminal and Mitigation Plans for McKees Rocks
Progress Report - Reporting Period Ending: Sept. 30, 2018
Principal Investigator: Sean Qian <seanqian@cmu.edu>
Status: Completed

Start Date: Sept. 1, 2017
End Date: Dec. 31, 2018

Research Type: Applied
Grant Type: Research
Grant Program: Private Funding
Grant Cycle: 2017 Smart Mobility Challenge


Progress Report  (Last Updated: Sept. 23, 2018, 7:15 p.m.)
% Project Completed to Date: 90
% Grant Award Expended: 100
% Match Expended &amp; Document: 100

USDOT Requirements

Accomplishments
Identified various data sources for in-depth data analytics
Developed a car-truck traffic simulation model for the McKees Rocks Borough for modeled existing traffic conditions without the terminal
Developed simulations for predicting the future traffic conditions with the presence of the terminal under three scenarios. 
Developed simulations for predicting social benefits of traffic mitigation plans (50% completed)

Impacts
The model and resultant web application built for the Borough of McKees Rocks in the Pittsburgh region will support decision making of operation and planning for McKees Rocks.  


Other
A web application that supports operation and planning for the Borough of McKees Rocks in the Pittsburgh region. 

A white paper that summarizes traffic impact analysis, traffic mitigation plans and guidelines for McKees Rocks. 

Outcomes


New Partners
Borough of McKees Rocks

Issues
N/A