NOCoE Case Studies

The goal of a road weather management (RWM) program is to provide information about weather related impacts on the transportation system and users and, if possible, mitigate the problem.

Three basic road weather strategies are cited in the AASHTO Transportation Operations Man

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

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

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,

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

North Carolina’s I-26 widening project stretches approximately 17 miles and included the demolition of five bridges along I-26 which were initially planned to require median crossovers with barrel separation for opposing traffic lasting two weeks per bridge.  This was not an acceptable solut

Interstate 84 between Pendleton and La Grande, Oregon experiences some of the highest crash rates and severity in Eastern Oregon, making it a high priority for improvement. ODOT recognized a number of issues in the corridor related to hazardous weather. Winter weather in this corridor

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

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

Archived crowdsourced data, particularly when integrated with traditional transportation data, can help agencies better understand and plan for operations. This webinar features two agencies and their use of analytics tools to leverage crowdsourced data and better plan for operations: