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.
NCDOT Transportation Operations Manual Implementation
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- Fostering a TSMO Culture
- NOCoE
- North Carolina DOT
- TSMO Program Planning Considerations
- The TSMO Program Plan
- Traffic Incident Management
- Traffic Incident Management
- Traffic Incident Management
NCDOT’s adoption of the Transportation Operations Manual (TOM) has provided a structured framework that serves as the foundation for how NCDOT leaders and practitioners optimize transportation operations activities. NCDOT aims to leverage the TOM as a tool to continuously improve incident respons
New Jersey Route 18 Rehabilitation Project Incident Management Task Force
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- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- NOCoE
- New Jersey DOT
- Traffic Incident Management
- Traffic Incident Management
- Traffic Incident Management
The NJ Route 18 project enhances safety through coordinated incident management, TIM training for 900+ first responders, and reduced crash rates. It saves time with adaptive traffic signals, real-time monitoring, and effective detour planning. Financially, it delivers over $20M in annual savings
Enhancing Traffic Operations through Real-Time, Data-Driven Strategies at NJDOT’s Arterial Management Center (AMC)
- Active Traffic Management (ATM)
- Active Traffic Management/Travel Demand Management/Pricing
- Arterial Traffic Control Device Operations
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- NOCoE
- NOCoE Case Study
- New Jersey DOT
New Jersey’s Arterial Management Center (AMC) modernized traffic operations through AI-powered adaptive signal control, real-time data fusion, and predictive analytics. This proactive system reduced congestion-related crashes, saved time with travel delay reductions of 10–30%, minimized unplanned
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
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- 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
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- 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