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.
The Drive Oklahoma App
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The “Drive Oklahoma” Mobile App is a vital resource for Oklahomans, offering real-time traffic and weather data from multiple sources. It enhances safety, reduces congestion, and saves time and money. Users can efficiently plan routes, avoid accidents, and access crucial information. Integration
Traffic Incident Management Dashboard
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- Traffic Incident Management
- Traffic Incident Management
The San Francisco Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)’s partners with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to lead the Bay Area Incident Management Task Force (IMTF). MTC has been working with the IMTF to build a data-dri
Transforming the Rail Operations Control Center
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- Transit Operations
- Transportation Management Centers
- Transportation Management Centers (TMC / TOC)
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC) created a program team, internally known as the Transformation Team, to implement changes on a two-year schedule to increase safety and efficiency in operations. Benefits included new approaches f
TSMO Regional Operations Forums in Maryland
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The Maryland Department of Transportation’s TSMO initiatives aim to save lives by improving road safety, reduce commute times through optimized traffic flow, and save money by efficiently using existing infrastructure. Through regional forums, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highw
US 1 Technology Corridor
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- Connected Vehicles
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- Vehicle Systems/Connected Vehicles
In this case study you will learn:
How Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) uses TSMO strategies and technology deployments to facilitate parallel freeway-arterial traffic management, continued incident management, safety, m
Applying Emerging Technologies to the Arizona DOT Traveler Information Program
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- Traveler Information
- Traveler Information
Traffic volumes are increasing as more people move to Arizona. Fatalities and crashes are trending higher. In some situations, speed differentials from non-recurring incidents, congestion, or work zones can cause crashes into the back-of-queue. The Arizona Department of Transportati
I-270 Innovative Congestion Management (ICM) Ramp Metering
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- Corridor and Arterial Traffic Management
- Freeway Management
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- Ramp Management and Control
- Ramp Metering
I-270 is a critical 30-mile interstate from I-70 in Frederick, MD to I-495 in Washington, DC, carrying over 200,000 vehicles per day in some segments. I-270 has been plagued by recurring and non-recurring congestion and delays for many years. In 2016, Maryland Department of Transpor
Interstate 95 Variable Speed Limit System
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- Freeway Operations
- Freight Management Operations
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Problem:
I-95 is a vital conduit for north-south travel for the eastern seaboard for people, goods, and freight. The heavy traffic demand on this corridor, particularly during vacation and holiday seasons, contributes to frequent traffic congestion and crashes.
TxDOT TSMO Program – From Planning to Implementation
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Texas has ten urban areas ranked in the top 20% congested areas in the US. It is forecasted to grow from 30 million to 45 million people by 2040, further increasing vehicle-miles travelled and congestion. Meanwhile, Texas experiences more than 4,000 roadway fatalities annually. In r
New Jersey Connected Technology Integration and Implementation (NJCTII)
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- Connected Vehicles
- Connected Vehicles
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The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) recognized the significant safety, operations, and mobility benefits associated with Connected Vehicles (CV) technologies. NJDOT realized that the best way to implement a real-world TSMO solution, would be to create a complete CV test