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.
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
Planning for the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
- Active Traffic Management/Travel Demand Management/Pricing
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- ITE
- NOCoE
- Planned Special Event Management
- Planned Special Event Management
- Planned Special Event Management
- Planned Special Events Traffic Management
- Tools
The article highlights lessons from the 2017 total solar eclipse to improve traffic management for the 2024 eclipse. It notes that around 5 million people traveled to view the eclipse, mostly by car, leading to significant traffic congestion on interstates and rural routes. Efforts were made to m
Adaptive Signal Control Technologies in Traverse City
- Adaptive Signal Control Technology
- Advanced Traffic Signal Control
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- NOCoE
To help overcome the operational obstacles posed by a growing tourism industry, the North Region of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) designed and deployed adaptive signal control technologies (ASCT), CCTV cameras, and WiFi/Bluetooth readers aimed not only at reducing congestion, i
Alerting Commercial Motor Vehicles
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- NOCoE
North Carolina’s real-time in-truck alerts for Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) by the INRIX/Drivewyze system have proven vital in saving lives, time, and money. By alerting CMV drivers to urgent road conditions, these alerts reduce crashes and save lives. They also save time by providing direct
Applying TSMO at Southeast Michigan Transportation Operations Center
- Case Studies
- Case Studies & Lessons Learned
- Case Study
- NOCoE
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Southeast Michigan Transportation Operations Center (SEMTOC) implemented Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) strategies, enhancing workforce skills and fostering a TSMO culture. These initiatives improved incident response, save