Sec. 1207. Travel demand data and modeling
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In this section, the term metropolitan planning organization has the meaning given the term in section 134(b) of title 23, United States Code. Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than once every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall carry out a study that— gathers travel data and travel demand forecasts from a representative sample of States and metropolitan planning organizations; uses the data and forecasts gathered under subparagraph
(A)to compare travel demand forecasts with the observed data, including— traffic counts; travel mode share and public transit ridership; and vehicle occupancy measures; and uses the information described in subparagraphs
(A)and (B)— to develop best practices or guidance for States and metropolitan planning organizations to use in forecasting travel demand for future investments in transportation improvements; to evaluate the impact of transportation investments, including new roadway capacity, on travel behavior and travel demand, including public transportation ridership, induced highway travel, and congestion; to support more accurate travel demand forecasting by States and metropolitan planning organizations; and to enhance the capacity of States and metropolitan planning organizations— to forecast travel demand; and to track observed travel behavior responses, including induced travel, to changes in transportation capacity, pricing, and land use patterns. The Secretary shall seek opportunities to support the transportation planning processes under sections 134 and 135 of title 23, United States Code, through the provision of data to States and metropolitan planning organizations to improve the quality of plans, models, and forecasts described in this subsection. The Secretary shall develop a publicly available multimodal web-based tool for the purpose of enabling States and metropolitan planning organizations to evaluate the effect of investments in highway and public transportation projects on the use and conditions of all transportation assets within the State or area served by the metropolitan planning organization, as applicable.