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.
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- NOCoE
- North Carolina DOT
The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge (CFMB) Preservation Project enhances safety through increased law enforcement and quick incident clearance, vital for evacuations during hurricanes. It minimizes traffic disruptions by optimizing detour routes and completing the project ahead of schedule, restoring n
Statewide ITS Resiliency Project
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- Decision Criteria for ITS Device Type and Location
- Integrated ITS Deployment
- NOCoE
- North Carolina DOT
The Statewide ITS Resilience Project by North Carolina DOT (NCDOT) improved ITS device uptime from 48% to over 98%, enhancing traffic management and safety, which saves lives. The project’s pay-for-performance model ensures cost-effective maintenance, maximizing return on investment and minimizin
Tow Contracts for Work Zones
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- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
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- NOCoE
- North Carolina DOT
The North Carolina DOT’s (NCDOT) Performance-Based Tow Contracts improve safety, reduce delays, and cut costs in freeway work zones. By dispatching pre-qualified tow companies immediately after an incident, lanes are cleared faster, reducing the risk of secondary crashes and protecting first resp
NOCoE Best Practices: Active Transportation
- Best Practice
- Best Practice
- Bicycle Lanes
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Education
- Bike Sharing
- Cycle Tracks
- Education, Training & Professional Activities
- Evolution of Organizations, Structure, and Workforce
- NOCoE
- Pedestrian Facilities
- Publications
- Recruitment and Retention
- Staff Development
- Workforce
Active transportation is a key component of the TSMO strategy of Transportation Demand Management (TDM). Mode shift from vehicles to other modes can be an effective way to reduce roadway vehicle congestion. In addition to light rail, subway, buses, or other forms of public transportatio
NOCoE Best Practices: Communicating TSMO
- Best Practice
- Best Practice
- Collaboration
- Education, Training & Professional Activities
- Evolution of Organizations, Structure, and Workforce
- NOCoE
- Outreach
- Publications
- Recruitment and Retention
- Staff Development
- Workforce
There are many benefits to a strong Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) program: improved travel time and reliability; multimodal system efficiency; cost-effectiveness; environmental benefits; and improved agency efficiency. These outcomes benefit transportation agen
eTraffic - Traffic Signals and Control Strategies Inventory
- Advanced Traffic Signal Control
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- 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
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- 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