NOCoE News: NOCoE Launches Workforce Development Database

Feb 5 2026 by adamhopps

Headline News

Plus, four new NOCoE reports now available.

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February 5, 2026

Workforce Training Database
New NOCoE Reports
Webinar Recordings

Upcoming Webinars
Industry News

NOCoE Updates Workforce Development Portal to Expand TSMO Training Resources

“NOCoE has enhanced its Workforce Development portal, by improving functionality and expanding its Workforce Training Database to include new TSMO training and certification programs. Workforce Development remains a key NOCoE priority as transportation agencies seek resources to strengthen the safety and reliability of network operations. These updates ensure practitioners have faster access to the latest tools and training needed to support effective systems management and operations.”

Nicholas Ramfos
Director, National Operations Center of Excellence

EXPLORE DATABASE

New NOCoE Reports Available

NOCoE has released four new reports. Explore best practices in safety and mobility, TSMO communications, and active transportation—plus get insights from our Cybersecurity Peer Exchange. Read the latest findings below.

BEST PRACTICES REPORTS

PEER EXCHANGE REPORT

Webinar Recordings

What Is V2X? A Short Dive into the Evolution and Future of Vehicle Connectivity

Talking TIM: January 2026

Upcoming Webinars

AI Uses for TSMO

February 11, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST

Description

This webinar will look at how agencies can incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven systems into transportation systems management and operations (TSMO).

AI is transforming the transportation industry, offering new capabilities to enhance safety, optimize traffic management and improve overall operational efficiency. This webinar will explore the evolving role of AI in transportation through expert presentations and real-world case studies and participants will gain an understanding of how AI is being applied today.

Speakers will include:

Matthew Miller, Iowa DOT
Kyle Nelson, Michigan DOT

Talking TIM: February 2026

February 25, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST

Description

The Talking TIM webinar series provides a forum where TIM practitioners can exchange information about current practices, programs, and technologies. Each month, Talking TIM will highlight successful programs, identify best practices and showcase technology that advances the profession. Topics and presenters are announced several weeks ahead of time.

Jim Austrich, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Operations organizes and moderates this webinar series hosted by NOCoE. To suggest topics or presenters for a future webinar, please reach out to the FHWA TIM Program Team (Jim Austrich).

Road Weather Spotlight Series: March 2026

March 4, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. EST

Description

The U.S. Department of Transportation FHWA’s Office of Operations is collaborating with the NOCoE to host a bimonthly webinar series on road weather management (RWM). These webinars, called the Road Weather Spotlight Series, align with the mission of the FHWA RWM Program to inform stakeholders and improve highway road weather operations.

Speakers will be provided several weeks in advance. To see all Road Weather Spotlights recordings, visit the Road Weather Portal here.

PSE Spotlight Series: Post-Event Activities

March 5, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. EST

Description

The FHWA Planned Special Events (PSE) Program is pleased to welcome transportation mobility planning professionals to the inaugural PSE Spotlight quarterly webinar series. Each quarter, the PSE Spotlight series will highlight two planned special events, identify good practices and showcase processes and tools that can help transportation professionals tasked to manage the mobility and related needs for varied planned special events.

Talking TIM: March 2026

March 25, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EDT

Description

The Talking TIM webinar series provides a forum where TIM practitioners can exchange information about current practices, programs and technologies. Each month, Talking TIM will highlight successful programs, identify best practices and showcase technology that advances the profession. Topics and presenters are announced several weeks ahead of time.

Jim Austrich, FHWA Office of Operations, organizes and moderates this webinar series hosted by the NOCoE. To suggest topics or presenters for a future webinar, please reach out to the FHWA TIM Program Team (Jim Austrich).

Industry News

Supply Chain Disruptions & Resilience February 17 & 18 (University of Denver training)

Technology Adoption & Digital Transformation (AI-enabled) March 24 & 25 (University of Denver training)

Embracing Innovation & Change April 21 & 22 (University of Denver training)

Hawaii Is Crowdsourcing the Collection of Road Data (Government Technology)

Alaska secures $30 million allocated to improving street safety in Anchorage (KTUU-TV)

UMass Amherst Researchers Identify Top Risk Factors for Pedestrian-Vehicle Crashes at Massachusetts Bus Stops (University of Massachusetts Amherst)

Governor Kelly announces over $57M for Safer Streets and Roads in Kansas (Kansas DOT news release)

Variable speed limit signs going live along the I-70 Mountain Corridor in Colorado (Colorado DOT news release)

Missouri Officials Announce Third Consecutive Year of Declining Traffic Fatalities (MoDOT news release)

Video: Dale Picha explains how the TxDOT San Antonio District is deploying ‘Wrong Way-Driving’ countermeasures (TxDOT news video)

Shapiro Administration Delivers Over 300 New Truck Parking Spaces Across Pennsylvania (PennDOT news release)

Arizona DOT expands truck parking at Sunset Point Rest Area (Arizona DOT news release)

CTDOT Highlights Decline in 2025 Traffic Fatalities (CTDOT news release)

North Carolina DOT Transportation Management Center Monitors Triad Highways Year-Round (WXLV-TV)

Governor Announces Maryland Traffic Fatalities Drop in 2025, Reaching Decade-Low Levels (Maryland Governor’s Office)

About the National Operations Center of Excellence

National Operations Center of Excellence (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.

For more information, please visit www.transportationops.org.

Contact Us

National Operations Center of Excellence

555 12th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004

Ph: 202.624.5478

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