NOCoE Case Studies capture the strategies and practices currently being deployed to advance the TSMO industry and enable TSMO practitioners to save lives, time, and money.
Case studies are developed in partnership with the authoring organization or individual to succinctly transfer knowledge for the effective use by others in the industry.
Many of the case studies come from TSMO Award Submissions. Please be sure to consider submitting your practices for upcoming awards.
Additional case studies focus on academic and industry collaboration models, the 2017 solar eclipse, and other TSMO practices being deployed throughout the country.
Focusing on the Culture Side of TSMO for Agency Adoption
- Approaches to TSMO Tactics Planning and Programming
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Fostering a TSMO Culture
- Missouri DOT
- NOCoE
- NOCoE Case Study
- TSMO Programming and Funding
- The TSMO Program Plan
MoDOT’s TSMO initiative improves safety through real-time traffic management, intelligent systems, and public education on safer travel. It saves time by streamlining incident response and increasing coordination across teams, reducing delays and duplicate efforts. It saves money by maximizing us
A TSMO Transformation at the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD)
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- Elements of a TSMO Program Plan
- Fostering a TSMO Culture
- Idaho DOT
- NOCoE
- TSMO Culture
- TSMO Program Planning Considerations
- The TSMO Program Plan
The Idaho Transportation Department’s new, statewide TSMO Program transforms operations from reactive to proactive, using data-driven strategies to improve safety, reduce delays, and maximize infrastructure efficiency. With executive backing, dedicated funding, and strategic planning, ITD is adva
Deployment of Palo Alto Firewalls to Secure GDOT's Edge Network
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- Cybersecurity
- Georgia DOT
- NOCoE
To safeguard Georgia’s expansive transportation network, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is deploying advanced firewalled routers statewide, protecting 8,000+ connected devices from growing cybersecurity threats. By integrating secure edge devices into traffic systems, GDOT reduces th
Heavy Equipment Based Connected Work Zone
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- Delaware DOT
- NOCoE
- Vehicle Systems/Connected Vehicles
- Work Zone Management
- Work Zone Management
- Work Zone Traffic Management
By integrating contractor equipment telematics into smart work zones, Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and partner agencies have enhanced roadside safety with automated, real-time worker presence alerts, reducing risks to both crews and drivers. The system minimizes staff workload t
NCDOT Hurricane Helene Response
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- Emergency Transportation Operations for Disasters
- NOCoE
- North Carolina DOT
During Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) TSMO Unit implemented a proactive, multi-faceted, and dynamic response which saved lives, mitigated further loss, and expedited recovery efforts. The TSMO Unit served as a central coordination point for NCDOT’s fie
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- NOCoE
- North Carolina DOT
The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge (CFMB) Preservation Project enhances safety through increased law enforcement and quick incident clearance, vital for evacuations during hurricanes. It minimizes traffic disruptions by optimizing detour routes and completing the project ahead of schedule, restoring n
Statewide ITS Resiliency Project
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- Decision Criteria for ITS Device Type and Location
- Integrated ITS Deployment
- NOCoE
- North Carolina DOT
The Statewide ITS Resilience Project by North Carolina DOT (NCDOT) improved ITS device uptime from 48% to over 98%, enhancing traffic management and safety, which saves lives. The project’s pay-for-performance model ensures cost-effective maintenance, maximizing return on investment and minimizin
Tow Contracts for Work Zones
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- NOCoE
- North Carolina DOT
The North Carolina DOT’s (NCDOT) Performance-Based Tow Contracts improve safety, reduce delays, and cut costs in freeway work zones. By dispatching pre-qualified tow companies immediately after an incident, lanes are cleared faster, reducing the risk of secondary crashes and protecting first resp
eTraffic - Traffic Signals and Control Strategies Inventory
- Advanced Traffic Signal Control
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- Florida DOT
- NOCoE
- Regional Traffic Signal Operations & Program Management
- Traffic Signal Program Management
- Traffic Signal Timing
- Traffic Signal Timing Software
- Transit Signal Priority
- Transit Signal Priority
The eTraffic system by Florida DOT (FDOT) improves traffic signal management, saving lives, time, and money. It enhances safety with real-time updates, wrong-way driving countermeasures, and faster emergency response. The platform streamlines operations with automated reporting, centralized data
Expanding TSMO Capabilities through Software and Technology Innovation
- Big Data & Analytics
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- Data Acquisition, Support and Hosting
- Data and Information Gathering
- Florida DOT
- Freight Data / Analysis
- NOCoE
- Performance Data Collection, Analysis and Management
- Traffic Incident Management
- Traffic Incident Management
- Traffic Incident Management
FDOT’s TSMO program improves traffic management through technology, real-time data, and stakeholder collaboration. Tools like the SunGuide Alert Viewer and Vehicle-to-Everything Data Exchange Platform enhance safety by reducing accidents and improving emergency response. Dashboards and dynamic to