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.
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
FDOT’s Wrong-Way Driving Program
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- Florida DOT
- NOCoE
- Ramp Management and Control
- Ramp Metering
- Transportation Management Centers (TMC / TOC)
The Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) Wrong-Way Driving (WWD) Program saves lives by reducing WWD crashes through detection systems that alert drivers and law enforcement, preventing over 95% of potential incidents. It saves time by enabling quick interventions, minimizing traffic dis
Accessible Pedestrian Buttons and Pedestrian App
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Education
- Bicycles and Pedestrians
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- NOCoE
- Pedestrian Facilities
- Utah DOT
Utah DOT (UDOT) is enhancing safety and accessibility for people with disabilities by deploying Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) and a smartphone app. These technologies provide audible cues, remote signal activation, and touchless buttons, helping users navigate intersections safely and effic
Innovating Winter Driving Safety with Signal Heat Tape
- Advanced Traffic Signal Control
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- NOCoE
- Road Weather Management
- Road Weather Management
- Road Weather Management
- Traffic Signal Program Management
- Traffic Signal Timing
- Transit Signal Priority
- Transit Signal Priority
- Utah DOT
Utah Department of Transportation’s (UDOT) heat tape solution for LED traffic signals enhances safety by ensuring visibility during snowfall, reducing the risk of crashes and protecting maintenance workers. The heat tape saves time by allowing remote activation to clear snow, preventing traffic d
Remote Maintenance through an Ethernet Power Controller (Pro Switch)
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- Data Acquisition, Support and Hosting
- Data and Information Gathering
- Freight Data / Analysis
- NOCoE
- Organizational Structure/Staffing
- Performance Data Collection, Analysis and Management
- Staff Development
- Utah DOT
Utah DOT’s (UDOT) implementation of Ethernet Power Controllers (EPCs) enhances traffic monitoring by allowing remote reboots, saving time and travel costs for maintenance staff. This increases device reliability, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous data collection, which improves road saf
Alaska DOT and Public Facilities – TSMO Strategic Plan
- Alaska DOT
- Approaches to TSMO Tactics Planning and Programming
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Elements of a TSMO Program Plan
- NOCoE
- Planning
- Planning for Operations
- Programming/Budget/Funding
- Strategic Planning
- TSMO Program Planning Considerations
The TSMO Strategic Plan by Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (Alaska DOT&PF) aims to enhance safety, reduce travel delays, and lower costs across the state’s diverse transportation system. By addressing critical safety concerns, optimizing resource management, and impr
CUY 480-7.14
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- Freeway Management
- NOCoE
- Ohio DOT
- Roadway Striping
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 12 improved safety and reduced congestion on I-480 westbound by re-striping the weave section from three lanes to two. This reduced travel times and increased average speeds for over 60,000 daily commuters. The project was completed in one season
Development of an Inter-Agency Transportation Data Platform to Mitigate Congestion in a Bi-National Region
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- Data Acquisition, Support and Hosting
- Data and Information Gathering
- Freight Data / Analysis
- NOCoE
- Performance Data Collection, Analysis and Management
The NITTEC project improves transportation in the Buffalo-Niagara region by enhancing safety, efficiency, and cost savings. It saves lives through faster emergency response, automated incident detection, and safer commercial vehicle operations. Time is saved with real-time traffic updates, improv
TSMO 2.0 Plan
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- Elements of a TSMO Program Plan
- Fostering a TSMO Culture
- Leadership/Championship
- NOCoE
- Ohio DOT
- Planning
- Program Status
- Programming/Budget/Funding
- Strategic Planning
- TSMO Culture
- TSMO Programming and Funding
- The TSMO Program Plan
Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) TSMO 2.0 serves as a roadmap to guide the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) as it continues to integrate operational improvements to preserve, maintain, or restore the performance of the transportation system. The TSMO 2.0 plan strives to do more