NOCoE News: Emergency Response Tech and Demo Day

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October 16, 2025

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Featured Resources
Webinar Recordings
Upcoming Webinars
Industry News

Featured Resources

2025 Emergency Response Tech and Demo Day

On August 25th 2025, outside of the ITS World Congress at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, agencies and attendees gathered for Emergency Response Tech and Demo Day.

The exhibition featured live demonstrations showcasing how cutting-edge transportation technologies were making roads safer for first responders, roadside workers, and the traveling public.

Watch this recap to hear from industry leaders and view demonstrations.
 
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NOCoE at the 2025 ITS World Congress in Atlanta, GA

Watch this recap to learn about NOCoE's participation in the 2025 ITS World Congress, Emergency Response Day, and connecting with people from all around the world to learn and exchange ideas.
 
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World Cup 2026 Mobility Peer Exchange - NOCoE Recap

The WC26 Mobility Peer Exchange took place in Atlanta on August 27th and 28th, 2025 at the Georgia World Congress Center, hosted by NOCoE. Watch this recap to view learnings from this peer exchange.
 
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Infrastructure Readiness for Automated Vehicles: Guidelines and Case Study Insights. October 21, 2025 from 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT. Register and Learn More.

2026 Transportation Research Board (TRB) Student Contest

Attention students! Enter the 2026 TRB Student Content for the chance to attend the 2026 TRB Annual Meeting and meet with industry professionals.

The 2026 TRB Student Contest invites students to create a short video or multimedia presentation, under 5 minutes, highlighting the benefits of a transportation project that uses a TSMO strategy.

NOCoE will provide the winner full travel reimbursement to attend 2026 TRB Annual Meeting and arrange opportunities to connect and meet with industry leaders and executives.
 

Submissions should cover:

  • Background on the project
  • Description of the TSMO deployment
  • Outcome of the project
  • The direct benefit of the TSMO strategy or technology for the traveling public
  • The direct benefit of the TSMO strategy or technology for the transportation system
The project should also contain an introduction piece at the beginning describing who you are and why is TSMO important to you and an end statement about how the project inspired you or expanded your area of interest.

Submissions can be sent to Adam Hopps at ahopps@transportationops.org through one of the following methods:
  • File sharing link
  • YouTube link
  • Email attachment (9MB or smaller)
Initial submissions are due Sunday, October 26. You'll receive feedback from the judges no later than Friday, November 7. Final submissions are then due by Sunday, November 16.  

NOCoE will announce a winner no later than Monday, November 24, upon which students will be provided with travel guidance and reimbursement process.

This is a great opportunity for students to demonstrate their expertise and gain insight into the industry. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of TRB 2026!

Webinar Recordings

Short Term Traffic Prediction for Proactive Traffic Management

Short Term Traffic Prediction for Proactive TM Northern Virginia AI Based Decision Support System

Short Term Traffic Prediction for Proactive TM Northern Virginia AI Based Decision Support System

Short-Term Traffic Prediction for Proactive Transportation Management

Short-Term Traffic Prediction for Proactive Transportation Management

Short Term Traffic Prediction for Proactive TM - Cranberry Township Short Term Prediction System

Short Term Traffic Prediction for Proactive TM - Cranberry Township Short Term Prediction System

Short Term Traffic Prediction for Proactive TM - FHWA Short Term Traffic Prediction Project Team

Short Term Traffic Prediction for Proactive TM - FHWA Short Term Traffic Prediction Project Team

Upcoming Webinars

Infrastructure Readiness for Automated Vehicles: Guidelines and Case Study Insights. October 21, 2025 from 12:30 pm - 02:00 pm EDT. Register Now.
Talking TIM: October 2025. October 22nd, 2025 from 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT. Register and Learn More Button.
Road Weather Spotlight Series: Winter Materials Stockpile Technologies. November 5th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST. Register and Learn More button.
TOM Talks: Tactical Elements. November 6th 2025 1-2:30pm EST. Register Now.
Driving Transportation Innovation: Insights from Pooled Fund Studies. November 13th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST. Register and Learn More button.
National Kickoff Webinar: Crash Responder Safety Week 2025. November 17th, 2025 from 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST. Register and Learn More button.
Talking TIM: November 2025. November 26th, 2025 from 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST. Register and Learn More button.

Industry News

The World Cup Stress Test: Are U.S. Cities Ready for Potential Gridlock? (Metro Magazine)
Trinity Railway Express to be upgraded for World Cup transportation (Fort Worth Report)
Arkansas DOT announces $20M in grants for ‘transportation alternatives’ (KNWA/KFTA-TV)
Ohio DOT Leads Statewide Drone First Responder Program (Government Technology)
$280,000 Grant to Fund Traffic-Safety, Impaired-Driving Enforcement in Ohio (Ohio Attorney General’s Office)
University Of Alabama, Auburn Get Millions In State Grants For Traffic-Safety Campaigns(WVUA-TV)
Kentucky Using Automated Speed Enforcement Devices (AASHTO Journal)
You control the safety in work zones (Oregon DOT news release)
Keep New Hampshire Roads Safe: Park Responsibly to Protect Everyone’s Experience (New Hampshire DOT news release)
Look left, right, up and out for each other: Pedestrian safety a shared responsibility (Virginia DOT news release)
Pennsylvania Expands Statewide Truck Parking Options for the First Time in Decades, Supporting Freight Movement and Improving Drivers’ Safety (Pennsylvania DOT)
Utah, Wyoming, Colorado Team on Connected Vehicle Project (Government Technology)
MoDOT to fund third Amtrak run between Kansas City, St. Louis ahead of 2026 World Cup (KCTV-TV)
Pedestrian deaths rising: MoDOT launches ‘Heads Up St. Louis’ safety campaign (KSDK-TV)
Arizona DOT helps launch ‘There’s No Such Thing As Accidents’ traffic safety campaign (Arizona DOT news release)
With Dashcams, Hawaii Looks to Crowdsource Road Safety Data (Government Technology)
AAA Study Reveals Gaps in Pedestrian Braking Technology (AAA)
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About the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE)

 
NOCoE provides services to the transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) community to saves lives, improve travel times, and enhance economic vitality. With an emphasis on workforce development, NOCoE aims to assist in the deployment of technologies and the mainstreaming of TSMO solutions by fostering education, networking, communication, and knowledge transfer.

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