MnDOT Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Strategic Plan

Overview

Transportation is critical in the economic and social vitality of all communities. A vital, efficient transportation system is key to supporting the economy and quality of life in Minnesota. However, there are many challenges facing Minnesota. The 20-year Minnesota’s Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan (SMTP) identifies transportation trends and challenges facing the state. The trends presented below are those that could be addressed by a focus on Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO):

• The population is growing and aging, putting pressure on both traditional transportation and specialty transportation services.
• The population is becoming more urban as more people are living in urban settings.
• The economy depends on transportation to connect people to jobs and move goods from producers to buyers.
• Our infrastructure is aging with a growing number or roadways and bridges needing maintenance or reconstruction.
• New companies, technologies and services (like mobility as a service) have made people re-think how they travel.
• Climate change is already having major impacts and will continue impact transportation into the future.

This Document includes:

• Introduction: Why Minnesota needs TSMO plan?
• Case for TSMO in Minnesota
• MnDOT approach to TSMO-Proactive and Delibrate
• TSMO Goals and Objectives
• Summary