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August 14, 2025

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Featured Resources

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University of Michigan Wins the 2025 Transportation Technology Tournament

In their winning solution, Michigan addressed mobility and congestion challenges presented by the 2026 NFL Draft in downtown Pittsburgh, where existing multimodal assets are underutilized and information is fragmented for travelers.

Their solution integrated a digital twin model for real-time system monitoring and forecasting, dynamic multimodal resource management for agencies, and an AI-powered traveler guidance and reservation app for visitors.

This coordinated approach is designed to spread demand, respond to crowd surges, and give travelers personalized, up-to-date routing and parking recommendations.
2025 TTT Winners from University of Michigan on stage with Nick Ramfos, Director of NOCoE
Image by Julian Rodriguez, NOCoE
The three finalist teams competed at the ITE Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL, on Monday, August 11. The teams, from University of Utah, University of Michigan, and South Carolina State University, had 15 minutes to present their solutions to real-world transportation challenges. The teams then faced questions from a panel of judges from the ITS and TSMO industry, who ultimately chose University of Michigan as the winners of another very close contest.

The finalists were flown to Orlando to compete after being chosen from among the 11 teams who joined the tournament back in March of 2025. Ultimately, University of Michigan won the prize for not just the solution itself, but their ability to effectively communicate the solution to the audience. Their solutions, as well as the other teams competing, can be found at https://transportationops.org/transportation-technology-tournament.
2025 TTT University of Michigan documents
Images from 2025 TTT

Recent Webinars

Talking TIM: July 2025

Talking TIM: July 2025 full webinar

Full Webinar

FHWA TIM Welcome and Updates

FHWA TIM Welcome & Updates

Warning System Advances for Traffic Incident Management

Indiana’s Warning System Advances for Traffic Incident Management

 I 15 Active Traffic Management

I-15 Active Traffic Management Improves Responder and Traveler Safety

NTTA Advanced Warning Technologies

North Texas Tollway Authority’s Advanced Warning Technologies

Washington State’s Deployment of Pi Lit

Washington State’s Deployment of Pi Lit

New Jersey Use of Drivewyze™ Alerts for Commercial Vehicles

New Jersey’s Use of Drivewyze™ Alerts for Commercial Vehicles

Deployment & Integration of Pi Lit - Alaska

Deployment & Integration of Pi Lit - Alaska

Upcoming Webinars

TOM Talks Linking TSMO to Capital Projects webinar. August 19th 2025 1-2:30pm EDT. Register Now button
Smart Curb, Safe Freight: Tackling Truck Parking & Delivery Challenges. August 2025 Webinar. August 21st, 2025 from 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT. Register and Learn More Button.
Talking TIM: SMART Lighting and Drone Use for TIM webinar. August 27th, 2025 from 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT. Register and Learn More Button.
PSE Spotlight Series September 2025 webinar. Register and Learn More button
Key Elements in a MPO TSMO Plan webinar. September 9, 2025 from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT. Register Now.
Road Weather Spotlight Series Build and Maturing a Snow Fence Program webinar. September 10th 2025 1-2:30pm EDT. Register Now button
Crash Responder Safety Week All States Planning Call: September 2025. September 10, 2025 from 03:00 pm - 04:30 pm EDT. Register Now.
2025 TIM Self-Assessment Tool Webinar. September 11, 2025 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT. Register Now.

Industry News

Safeguarding the Future with Technology: Emergency Response Tech & Demo Day



Date:
Tuesday, August 26
8:30AM – 11:30AM & 1PM – 5PM

Location:
Marshalling Yard – along Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd NW
Experience how cutting-edge transportation technologies are making the road safer — for first responders, roadside workers, and the traveling public. Join ITS America, GFT, Skyline Technology Solutions, LG Electronics, and USDOT at the 2025 ITS World Congress for a dynamic showcase of real-time demos.
 
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AASHTO Survey Reviews Impact of AI on Operations

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials recently detailed the results of a national survey that examined how states view the potential uses of artificial intelligence or AI in the transportation operations sector.

Conducted by the AASHTO Committee on Transportation System Operations or CTSO, the survey incorporated responses from 50-plus AASHTO members across the Northeast, South, Midwest, and West and outlined both the potential benefits and challenges AI offers.
 
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University of Denver Course: Harnessing AI in Transportation & Supply Chain Strategy

September 23-25, 2025 from 4PM - 7PM EST

Harnessing AI in Transportation and Supply Chain Strategy is a 9-hour executive seminar built for leaders who want to stay ahead of the AI curve - before it drives your operations off course. As AI decision systems quietly embed themselves into operations, logistics, procurement, pricing, planning, and customer touchpoints, organizations face a stark choice: manage the technology, or let it manage you. This seminar exposes the critical inflection points — or “decision nodes” — where AI can create invisible drift, misalign operations, or even reroute strategy without human oversight.

You’ll also explore high-leverage, practical uses of generative AI to streamline workflows, accelerate data synthesis, enhance visibility, and reduce manual load in everyday logistics and planning functions. From intelligent document parsing and rapid scenario modeling to AI-powered risk forecasting, you’ll leave with the tools, frameworks, and cautionary lessons to make AI your competitive advantage, not your hidden liability.
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Request for Proposal: Next Generation Motorist Assistance Program Study Services

The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) has released RFP no. 26-45-003-00. The Commission requires the professional services of a qualified Consultant to provide Next Generation Motorist Assistance Program Study Services.
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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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