; and (ii) make publicly available as part of the State performance dashboard on the Department of Transportation website information on the performance of the State with respect to any requirements from which the State is exempt. . 1207. Travel demand data and modeling (a) Definition of metropolitan planning organization In this section, the term metropolitan planning organization has the meaning given the term in section 134(b) of title 23, United States Code. (b) Study (1) In general 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— (A) gathers travel data and travel demand forecasts from a representative sample of States and metropolitan planning organizations; (B) uses the data and forecasts gathered under subparagraph (A) to compare travel demand forecasts with the observed data, including— (i) traffic counts; (ii) travel mode share and public transit ridership; and (iii) vehicle occupancy measures; and (C) uses the information described in subparagraphs (A) and (B)— (i) to develop best practices or guidance for States and metropolitan planning organizations to use in forecasting travel demand for future investments in transportation improvements; (ii) 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; (iii) to support more accurate travel demand forecasting by States and metropolitan planning organizations; and (iv) to enhance the capacity of States and metropolitan planning organizations— (I) to forecast travel demand