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.
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
2026 FIFA World Cup Planning Workshop Report
- Active Parking Management
- Active Traffic Management/Travel Demand Management/Pricing
- NOCoE
- Peer Exchange Report
- Publications
- Roadway Safety Services / Roadway Safety Patrol
- Workshop
This workshop was organized to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, focusing on transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) strategies to ensure safe and efficient mobility. The event featured presentations, roundtable discussions, and networking opportunities, with speakers from vari
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
The GDOT (Georgia Department of Transportation) and ARC’s (Atlanta Regional Commission) centralized data program improves safety by enabling rapid deployment of autonomous vehicle technologies and informed decision-making. It saves time by providing immediate data access and streamlining processe
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 (Nevada Department of Transportation) TSMO Program Plan enhances safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in Nevada’s transportation systems. By recruiting and training specialized TSMO positions, NDOT improves traffic incident response, reduces congestion, and ensures timely infrastru
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
PennDOT’s (Pennsylvania DOT) virtual queue protection system reduced crashes by 11% annually, and cut truck-related fatal crashes by 50%. The system saved 72,116 vehicle hours and $53.4 million annually by improving traffic flow and reducing delays. It’s a cost-effective solution using existing d
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
Transportation Operations Manual (TOM) Series: Overview
- Business Processes/Policies and Procedures
- Education, Training & Professional Activities
- Leadership/Championship
- NOCoE
- Staff Development
- TSMO Culture
- Technical Understanding
- Training and Profesional Development
- Webinar
- Webinar
- Webinar
NOCoE and AASHTOs Committee on Transportation System Management (CTSO) are hosting a webinar series on the Transportation Operations Manual (TOM).
This series will start with three webinars on the TOM, how it can be used, emerging trends and practices, and upcoming resources to su
Talking TIM: February 2024
- NOCoE
- Traffic Incident Management
- Traffic Incident Management
- Traffic Incident Management
- Webinar
- Webinar
- Webinar
The Talking TIM webinar series, brought to you by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Operations, provides a forum where TIM champions with any level of expertise can exchange information about current practices, programs, and technologies. Topics and presenters for this webinar v
Using Text Messaging to Locate and Verify Incidents Outside of Traffic Management System Coverage Areas
- NOCoE
- Traffic Incident Management
- Traffic Incident Management
- Traffic Incident Management
- Traffic Incident Management
- Transportation Management Centers
- Transportation Management Centers (TMC / TOC)
- Webinar
- Webinar
- Webinar
This webinar is part of the Traffic Management Center Pooled Fund Study project to share information on traffic management system (TMS) emerging topics. The webinar presents and discuss how traveler direct messages may help staff in traffic management centers identify, locate and verify incidents