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A comparative evaluation of three different towing strategies on the I-5/I-405 loop in downtown Portland. The three strategies are:

KDOT and MoDOT partnered to create a traffic management system, KC Scout, which covers more than 125 miles of freeway in greater Kansas City.

The 2-phase project covers 22 miles of Interstate 95 (I-95) from Miami to Ft. Lauderdale and includes:

Michigan DOT formed an I-94 partnership to implement the following:

The Dallas ICM project will be implemented in 2013 and will include the following assets and strategies:

UDOT's RWIS program includes:

The project covers a 7-mile long section of I-5 northbound in Seattle and was activated August 10, 2010.

The following project elements are part of the SFpark program.

This report follows an earlier AASHTO report for the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission entitled State DOT Performance Management Programs: Select Examples, published in June 2007. This report describes the basic principles involved in applying performance measure

This best practices document contains 27 case studies of systems in 22 states that improve roadway operations under inclement weather conditions. Each case study has six sections including a general description of the system, system components, operational procedures, resulting transportation out

This is the fourth in a series of four independent, yet interrelated webinars intended to help participants understand the tort liability/risk management process. Content will include:

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and its partners routinely plan and staff transportation management activities for planned special events (PSE). In January 2014 they were charged with traffic management responsibility for Super Bowl XLVIII, an undertaking that required more pl

A strategic approach to planning for operations that is guided by specific objectives and regular performance measurement will help ensure that the most effective operations strategies are incorporated into transportation plans. In many regions around the country, agencies are already applying el

A strategic approach to planning for operations that is guided by specific objectives and regular performance measurement will help ensure that the most effective operations strategies are incorporated into transportation plans. In many regions around the country, agencies are already applying el

A strategic approach to planning for operations that is guided by specific objectives and regular performance measurement will help ensure that the most effective operations strategies are incorporated into transportation plans. In many regions around the country, agencies are already applying el

A strategic approach to planning for operations that is guided by specific objectives and regular performance measurement will help ensure that the most effective operations strategies are incorporated into transportation plans. In many regions around the country, agencies are already applying el

A strategic approach to planning for operations that is guided by specific objectives and regular performance measurement will help ensure that the most effective operations strategies are incorporated into transportation plans. In many regions around the country, agencies are already applying el

A strategic approach to planning for operations that is guided by specific objectives and regular performance measurement will help ensure that the most effective operations strategies are incorporated into transportation plans. In many regions around the country, agencies are already applying el

This guidebook discusses the rationale for TMC business planning, the components and considerations of a TMC business plan, and five case studies of existing TMCs. TMC business plans help execute a long-range vision and goals, link ITS programs to regional objectives and funding sources, and outl

This technical memorandum provides information from six sample case studies performed under the project for the Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization, Florida Department of Transportation, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority, Southeast Michigan Council of Goverments,

More and more, transportation system operators are seeing the benefits of strengthening links between planning and operations. A critical element in improving transportation decision-making and the effectiveness of transportation systems related to operations and planning is through the use of an

This report describes a process and acts as guidelines for the recommended use of traffic microsimulation software in transportation analyses.  The seven-step process presented in these guidelines highlights the aspects of microsimulation analysis from project start to project completion

The Houston TranStar partnership was created in 1993 to coordinate and enhance surface transportation operations in Harris County, Texas. It is comprised of the four principal transportation and emergency management agencies in Harris County:

This webpage holds various examples of how cities and regions have coordinated road projects and their associated benefits. Also included is a webinar recording on Work Zone Project Coordination, which was held in September of 2012.

This publication is a summary report describing visualization practices used as part of the congestion management process (CMP), and is a supplement to the CMP Guidebook. These visualizations include maps, charts, graphs, photographs, videos, and computer illustrations and simulations. The report

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects that ramp metering had within the Twin Cities metro area. 430 ramp meters were to be shut down for six weeks, so data was collected for five weeks before they were turned off. Objectives of this study included examining how ramp metering affe

This document is a report on the operation of ramp meters at two locations joining eastbound SR 520. These meters were recently activated to be in use during the morning commute to alleviate congestion and increase the safety of travelers.  The results between the two locations and multiple

John Easterling: Presentation for CMM Dimensions Webinar Series 4: Collaboration

NACTO/ NOCoE Joint Webinar TIM Lessons: Seattle

This page contains the presentation materials from the February 29th webinar on Decision Support Systems for TSM&O (http://transportationops.org/event/decision-support-systems-tsmo-%E2%80%93-florida-case-study). There are three items included here:

- The recording of the webinar aud

Design for Work Zones

Describes concerns associated with work zone access and egress. The document offers recommended practices and describes effective strategies and techniques that can be employed during the planning, design and construction phases to help mitigate concerns. The docum

Traffic Control Design Specialist-Grant Course

This course is for individuals charged with the evaluation, development, and implementation of a traffic control plan (TCP). The intended audiences are engineers and/or anyone responsible for designing a TCP. Previous work zone experience i

Urban Work Zone Design-Grant Course

This course addresses “urban” work zones, particularly the enhancements and considerations (“substantive safety”) necessary to address work zones in urban environments. These environments may involve restricted spaces, lack of space for buffer spaces,

Work Zone Strategies-Grant Course

This course will discuss non-typical strategies available to work zone designers. It will focus on strategies specifically designed to improve work zone safety and mobility, such as work zone full closures, variable speed limits, impact analysis, and en

Advanced Work Zone Management and Design

This course provides participants with advanced levels of knowledge and competencies with technical and non-technical aspects of work zone traffic control practices including work zone planning, design, project management, and contract issues. Th

This supplement contains five case studies that demonstrate approaches to travel time reliability monitoring described in the guidebook.

Related Artifacts: L02 - Supplement A - Monitoring System Architecture; L02 - Supplement B - Methodological Details; L02 - Supplement C - Ca

This case study is the second of five, performed by the project team in order to validate the approaches to travel time reliability monitoring described in the Travel Time Reliability Monitoring Guidebook. The goal of each case study is to illustrate how agencies apply best practices for: monitor

This case study is the third of five, performed by the project team in order to validate the approaches to travel time reliability monitoring described in the Travel Time Reliability Monitoring Guidebook. The goal of each case study is to illustrate how agencies apply best practices for: monitori

This case study is the first of five, performed by the project team in order to validate the approaches to travel time reliability monitoring described in the Travel Time Reliability Monitoring Guidebook. The goal of each case study is to illustrate how agencies apply best practices for: monitori

This case study is the fourth of five performed by the project team in order to validate the approaches to travel time reliability monitoring described in the Travel Time Reliability Monitoring Guidebook. The goal of each case study is to illustrate how agencies apply best practices for: monitori

This is the fifth and final case study performed by the project team in order to validate the approaches to travel time reliability monitoring described in the Travel Time Reliability Monitoring Guidebook. The goal of each case study is to illustrate how agencies apply best practices in transport

This technical memorandum, titled "Case Studies in Using Reliability Performance Measures in Transportation Planning" developed a process for estimating reliability performance measures and identifying deficiencies. The document covers six (6) case studies for the locations shown in the map below

The primary objective of the case study is to develop a process for estimating reliability performance measures and identifying reliability deficiencies based on traffic flow and incident duration data, and estimating the impacts of operations projects for the Knoxville Regional Transportation Pl

Mohave County in northwest Arizona operates over 2,000 road miles in the fifth largest county by area in the contiguous United States. Frequent summer monsoons create need for communicating accurate and timely information on weather induced road closures and openings for benefit of residents, pub

On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse moved west to east across the United States, covering fourteen states. This was a special event that required extensive planning by transportation agencies across the united states. It is important to look back at the 2017 Total Eclipse to see how sta

On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse moved west to east across the United States, covering fourteen states. This was a special event that required extensive planning by transportation agencies across the united states. It is important to look back at the 2017 Total Eclipse to see how state a

On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse moved west to east across the United States, covering fourteen states. This was a special event that required extensive planning by transportation agencies across the united states. It is important to look back at the 2017 Total Eclipse to see how state a

See how the New Hampshire Department of Transporation (NHDOT), NH State Police, and the NH Transportation Management Center (NHTMC) manage traffic incidents on the roadway to improve congestion. This video is part of the New Hampshire Traffic Management Center YouTube channel.

Live Stream of Waze's Cities of Tomorrow Summit. The two day event in NYC from October 17-18, 2017, joins partners from around the world to share best practices and smart city initiatives. This video is part of the Waze You tube Channel.

Every minute of every day emergency responders across the country work tirelessly to help save lives at the scene of traffic incidents.  Every year hundreds of emergency responders representing fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, towing and transportation agencies are struck a

On March 30, 2017, a massive fire caused a section of Interstate 85 (I-85) in Atlanta to collapse. After the fire was extinguished, it was determined that 700 feet of both the northbound and southbound lanes required demolition and reconstruction, resulting in the closure of a

On the morning of December 18, 2017, Amtrak train 501 derailed near  DuPont, Washington, causing railcars and one locomotive to fall onto Interstate 5 (I-5), hitting several passenger cars and shutting down the freeway. I-5 southbound was ultimately blocked for 57 hours, an impressive accomp

On the morning of December 18, 2017, Amtrak train 501 derailed near  DuPont, Washington, causing railcars and one locomotive to fall onto Interstate 5 (I-5), hitting several passenger cars and shutting down the freeway. I-5 southbound was ultimately blocked for 57 hours, an impressive accomp

This case study looks at how Washtenaw Community College (WCC), located in southeastern Michigan, leveraged the experience of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), local Michigan Road Commissions and the burgeoning automotive and transportation technology sector, to tackle the short-a

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1. How maintaining a TSMO Strategic Plan supports agency direction.

2. How to develop TSMO business case studies that address different audiences

3. How to promote TSMO among different constituencies

Although maint

1. The need for a two-way communications system and the planning required.

2. How the two-way communications system was implemented.

3. How 511PAConnect was effectively communicated to the public.

In January 2016,

1. How NCDOT avoided a large expense in replacing the aging 511 system.

2. How partnering with the Correctional Institute provided cost savings and resulted in improved customer service.

3. The opportunity provided needed skills to inmates

1. Florida’s 511 system is bilingual, providing information in English and Spanish via social media and their website.

2. Live camera feeds allowed hurricane evacuees to see road conditions on their planned routes.

3. The 511 system mes

1. How a multi-modal agency with some of the busiest transportation facilities in the world approaches Communication and TSMO.

2. How PANYNJ developed its strategies and partnerships to deploy effective TSMO.

3. Communicating TSMO-related

1. How partners worked together across boundaries to build a real-time traveler information website for the region.

2. How working with a vendor, they were able to use vast amount data streams to provide RTMC functionality to the outside world.

1. How a bridge rehabilitation project led to increased community outreach and advanced traveler information strategies to obtain buy-in from the traveling public.

2. Why dedicated bus lanes were essential in mitigating increased travel times durin

1. How SPaT can serve as a first step in the deployment of connected vehicle technologies.

2. The importance of field reviews, placement of devices and how to develop an understanding of the geography of the roadway in order to deploy SPaT.

1. The difference between emergency shoulder use and hard shoulder running.

2. How simulation models helped determine the most suitable routes of evacuation using emergency shoulder use.

3. How public communications on the road and via 511

1. How a Hurricane Response Action Plan ensures TSMO practices are used during a major weather event.

2. The benefits of a creating detailed checklists for before, during and after a storm.

3. Why redundancy and agency collaboration are es

1. How severe incident response vehicles supported both the general public and emergency responders.

2. How District Four SIRV operators worked with the District Three traffic management center to respond to requests received.

3. The prese

In December 2014, the National Academies of Sciences (NAS) awarded to Florida Atlantic University (FAU) a research contract NCHRP 20-07/Task 366, under the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP). Under this contract, the FAU research team and the subcontractors,

Connected and Automated Vehicle (CV/AV) technologies continue to advance towards introduction into public roadway systems. More than ten states now have significant CV pilot programs, allow AV testing on public roads, and/or are in the planning stages for AV/CV programs, projec

This Guidebook provides state-of-the-practice information to transportation professionals on identifying, classifying, evaluating, and mitigating truck bottlenecks. The bottleneck analysis described in this Guidebook is focused on utilizing truck probe data rather than traditio

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have created a "Speed Management Program" to develop a wide range of strategies to control or manage speeding of motor vehicles on the nation's highways. Motorists who excee

Active Transportation and Demand Management (ATDM) [1] is the ability to dynamically manage recurrent and non-recurrent congestion based on prevailing traffic conditions in order to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of traffic networks. ATDM measures can be primarily ca

The Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) is commonly used by transportation agencies to evaluate the current or forecast operations of roadway facilities. Less well known is that the HCM can also be used to cost-effectively and reliably support agencies’ planning, programming, and man

HSIP is a core Federal-aid highway program aimed at significantly reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. HSIP funds are administered by State departments of transportation (DOT); eligible projects include those that are consistent with a State’s S

A rolling roadblock, also known as a temporary road closure, rolling block, pacing operation, or traffic pacing, is a common highway traffic control technique used to temporarily slow or stop traffic upstream of construction, maintenance, and utility work activities requiring a

1. How Utah’s TSMO program helped the state address a wide range of transportation challenges.

2. Why communications is an essential aspect of transportation operations.

3. That utilizing multiple TSMO strategies is the key to responding t

1. All four agencies managing operations in Southern Nevada contributed to the development of the Waycare Platform to advance operations.

2. A decrease in response time was seen in the first few weeks of the pilot program.

3. How the Wayca

1. How long-term planning and inter-agency coordination prevented congestion during the closing of a major bridge.

2. Why public communications is an essential method to managing congestion during a special event.

3. How a strategic communications pla

1. How Nevada’s initial capability maturity model (CMM) workshop indicated there was a need for a much stronger understanding of TSMO within the agency, which led to the development of a Comprehensive TSMO Business Case.

2. The first step in develop

1. Caltrans has been using SHRP2 products to advance their TSMO program.

2. Initial capability maturity model (CMM) workshops determined that given California’s size, a concentrated or tailored TSMO approach would be needed for regional implementati

1. By 2030, the MAG regions’ roadways will grow by 35%.

2. How the plan identified priority arterial corridors as regionally significant based on a data-driven assessment using safety, reliability, and vehicle-miles-traveled as criteria.

3

1. This was the first “mass transit” Super Bowl with very few parking spots and no tailgating or drop-offs allowed.

2. That with NJDOT and NJSP as co-leaders, a core team of stakeholders including police, consultants, the Super Bowl host committee a

More than 100 participants attended the Partnering Workshop for Traffic Incident Management held at the Oakland County Executive Conference Center in Waterford, Michigan on March 7. The program started with a welcome from Oakland County Deputy County Executive Phil Bertolini an

1. Trainers in Tennessee delivered the basic traffic incident management course to more than 113,000 emergency responders from 2013 to July 2015.

2. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Tennessee Highway Patrol set out to create an