NOCoE Case Studies

TRB standing committees drive the research agenda and look beyond the state of the practice to address important research problems that may affect the transportation world in the near and far future. They identify research needs, provide information to the transportation community, review papers

On October 5th and 6th, 2017 the National Operations center of excellence hosted a regional/local TSMO peer exchange in Grapevine, TX. The goal of the peer exchange was to discuss the roles of regional and local agencies in transportation systems management & operations. You can vi

Hard shoulder running has been a popular method for transportation agencies to increase capacity in the existing right of way, especially during peak periods along heavily-congested corridors. This webinar will focus on new applications of hard shoulder running for automobiles and transit from th

Traffic Incident Management (TIM) and responder safety relies heavily on law enforcement, fire/rescue, EMS, 911 dispatch and Traffic Management Centers. In work zones, traffic incidents, and in assisting the traveling public on the roads, members of these communities put themselves in harm way an

On September 14th, 2017 the National Operations center of excellence hosted a peer exchange session at the AASHTO Subcommittee meeting on TSMO in Rapid City, South Dakota. In this peer exchange the State DOTs discussed and shared the successes and challenges of advancing TSMO strategies. The peer

Technological advances, performance-based budgeting, and an increased focused on transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) are all influencing the roles of regional and local transportation agencies in the 21st century. With the changing nature of these roles comes a rethi

The National Operations Center of Excellence is coordinating resources for the Total Solar Eclipse taking place on August 21, 2017. The path of totality will cover 14 states West to East across the country, however, the eclipse will be visible and have an effect on the entirety of the contiguous

Volunteer firefighters and EMTs face unique challenges when it comes to Traffic Incident Management (TIM) and responder safety. Each year, the majority of line-of-duty firefighter deaths are volunteers, and in 2010, 18 percent of all firefighter fatalities occurred while responding to, or returni

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) seeks to achieve zero deaths from vehicle crashes.  Proactive transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) practices are a key to success in achieving zero fatalities on Tennessee highways.  The TDOT SmartWay Traffic Managemen

Integrated Corridor Management and Traffic Incident Management: A Primer

This primer will examine both how TIM can be integrated into an ICM approach, as well as the many benefits resulting from ICM that can contribute to the advancement of TIM programs. It will explore opportunities to