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.
I-270 North Design-Build
- Active Traffic Management (ATM)
- Active Traffic Management/Travel Demand Management/Pricing
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Corridor and Arterial Traffic Management
- Freeway Management
- Freeway Operations
- Managed Motorways and Freeways
- Missouri DOT
- NOCoE
- Ramp Management and Control
The I-270 North Design-Build Project enhances safety, mobility, and reliability for one of Missouri’s busiest interstates. It saves lives by eliminating dangerous ramps and improving pedestrian access, while advanced traffic management enables swift incident response. Time is saved through better
Streamlined All-In-One TSMO Solution
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Data Acquisition, Support and Hosting
- Data and Information Gathering
- NOCoE
- Oklahoma DOT
- Real-time TSMO Tactic Management for Improved Performance
- Road Weather Management
- Road Weather Management
- Road Weather Management
The Comprehensive TSMO Integration Plan streamlines Oklahoma’s transportation by consolidating apps, websites, and data. This improves safety with real-time traveler updates on road conditions, incidents, and weather, allowing safer decisions. Time is saved through efficient resource management,
Shortcut in Central Florida
- Advanced Traffic Signal Control
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Florida DOT
- NOCoE
- NOCoE Case Study
- Traffic Signal Program Management
- Traffic Signal Timing
- Traffic Signal Timing Software
- Transit Signal Priority
The FDOT District Five’s Shortcut platform enhances traffic flow and safety by automating signal control across multiple jurisdictions. It helps save lives by reducing crashes on congested ramps through quick signal adjustments. Time is saved as motorists bypass traffic incidents faster, thanks t
Move Metairie Tracking Forward
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- NOCoE
- NOCoE Case Study
The Move Metairie Tracking Forward project enhances safety, efficiency, and quality of life for Metairie residents by providing real-time updates on train blockages at a busy crossing. The app alerts users about train arrivals and estimated time of arrival of the train to the crossing, and wait t
Applying Emerging Technologies for Smarter Traffic Signal Optimization Processes
- Advanced Traffic Signal Control
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- NOCoE
- Regional Traffic Signal Operations & Program Management
- Traffic Signal Program Management
- Traffic Signal Timing
This project was unique because it used several new technologies and practices for traffic signal timing. First, it used Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPMs) for a complete corridor signal optimization without traditional traffic counts and models. Second, it used
Georgia Joint Agency Data Management Program
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- Data Acquisition, Support and Hosting
- Georgia DOT
- NOCoE
- Performance Data Collection, Analysis and Management
In 2017, ARC engaged GDOT and other regional transportation agencies to obtain their input for several initiatives, including initiating data governance.
As ARC’s effort finished, GDOT compiled and shared Georgia’s input to The Eastern Transportation Coalition’s (TETC) Tra
NDOT TSMO Workforce Development Program
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Education, Training & Professional Activities
- Evolution of Organizations, Structure, and Workforce
- NOCoE
- NOCoE Case Study
- Nevada DOT
- Recruitment and Retention
- Staff Development
- Workforce
The NDOT Statewide TSMO Program Plan was developed and formally adopted in early 2020. Per the 2014 Capability Maturity Model (CMM) assessment results, ‘Organizational Structure’ and ‘Staffing and Workforce Development’ were two of the key topics assessed as part of the program plan
Virtual Queue Protection Corridors
- Active Traffic Management (ATM)
- Active Traffic Management/Travel Demand Management/Pricing
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- NOCoE
- Pennsylvania DOT
Data analysis from PennDOT’s TSMO Performance Program identified crashes that occur in existing congestion as a significant issue on PennDOT’s core roadway network. Annually, roughly 7000 crashes occur in pre-existing congestion. Most of these crashes are rear end crashes or hit fix
Alabama Transportation Management Center Workforce Development Program
- Alabama DOT
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Education, Training & Professional Activities
- NOCoE
- Staff Development
- Transportation Management Centers (TMC / TOC)
The Transportation Workforce Development (TWD) Program, a collaborative effort of the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the University of Alabama Huntsville (UAH), was established to generate interest among young adults in the transportation industry by offering student internships
Adaptive Signal Control Technologies in Traverse City
- Adaptive Signal Control Technology
- Advanced Traffic Signal Control
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- NOCoE
To help overcome the operational obstacles posed by a growing tourism industry, the North Region of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) designed and deployed adaptive signal control technologies (ASCT), CCTV cameras, and WiFi/Bluetooth readers aimed not only at reducing congestion, i