I. PURPOSE: To provide a singular standard written source of Field Operations Concept of Operations (ConOps), which promote the safe, effective and efficient operation of the Office of CHART.
II. GENERAL: The ConOps manual contains written standardized procedures. This manual will be ut
The Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (CHART) is a program that manages real-time roadway operations throughout the state of Maryland using Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) tools and devices, and interagency coordination. CHART represents Maryland’s Statewide ITS and operations pro
The following guidelines and recommendations have been written for the preparation of traffic signal timing documents for the Maryland State Highway Administration’s Office of Traffic and Safety (OOTS). The guidelines and recommendations pertain to signal timings for new or existing traffic signa
Automated cars and light-duty trucks—from vehicles already on the road equipped with driver assistance technologies to fully driverless cars still in development—pose safety and infrastructure challenges for policymakers, according to literature GAO reviewed and stakeholders GAO interviewed. For
THIS MEMORANDUM OF REGIONAL COOPERATION, dated 15th June 2004, is by. between, and among the Jurisdictions in the Baltimore Region (hereinafter referred to as the “Local Jurisdictions") and the Maryland State Police. the Maryland Department of Transportation, and the Maryland Transportation
Whereas traffic safety is a key component to public safety and it is recognized that the safety of police officers while managing traffic incidents is paramount to this belief;
Whereas unnecessary lane closures, a lack of a quick clearance mindset and unwillingness to cooperate with oth
Whereas traffic safety is a key component to public safety and it is recognized that the safety of police officers while managing traffic incidents is paramount to this belief;
Whereas unnecessary lane closures, a lack of a quick clearance mindset and unwillingness to cooperate with oth
Carrol County Sheriff's Office
WHEREAS, it is mutually recognized by the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Team Agency Member that the National Traffic Incident Management Coalition (NTIMC) estimates that traffic incidents are the cause of approximately one-quarter of the congestion of Uni
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services
WHEREAS, it is mutually recognized by the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Team Agency Member that the National Traffic Incident Management Coalition (NTIMC) estimates that traffic incidents are the cause of approximately one-quarter of the conge
Maryland Department of State Police MOU
WHEREAS, it is mutually recognized by the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Team Agency Member that the National Traffic Incident Management Coalition (NTIMC) estimates that traffic incidents are the cause of approximately one-quarter of the congesti
This agreement made on 13th August 2015, by and between the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) and the Maryland State Police (MSP) is to provide guidance for State Police and State Highway personnel in removing vehicles fiom roadways in certain situations to maintain a safe and orderly flo
Towing & Recovery Professionals of Maryland
WHEREAS, it is mutually recognized by the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Team Agency Member that the National Traffic Incident Management Coalition (NTIMC) estimates that traffic incidents are the cause of approximately one-quarter of the
Introduction to the regional operations forum (ROF) concept with an overview of the challenge, solution, and benefits of the ROF. This may be used to introduce the ROF concept to those considering hosting a forum or being invited to participate in one.
Final report from SHRP2 Project L36 that developed the ROF curriculum and delivered five pilot forums. It includes an overview of the project work and appendices with a final matrix of the pilot ROF sessions, agendas, evaluation forms, scheduling and outreach documents, evaluation summaries, and
Introduction to TSMO and the ROF concept with a preview of the agenda and benefits of the ROF. This may be used at the beginning of a ROF to set expectations for participants.
One of five core subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. It identifies TSMO terms and strategies, the relationship between TSMO and the overall transportation system, and the steps needed to encourage TSMO support. This may be used to introduce and establish a common understanding of
One of five core subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses the kind of program planning needed to guide TSMO improvements, and identifies the need for TSMO staff to interact with regional and statewide planners. This may be used to emphasize the importance of planning for TSMO to s
One of five core subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses key considerations for developing performance measures, support tools, and a reporting scheme. This may be used to help identify how performance measures may be used in decision making and communication to improve operation
One of five core subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses how to identify stakeholders and target the message to build a compelling reason to implement TSMO. This may be used to help participants create useful messages to share with different audiences and beneficial tools and app
One of five core subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses strategies to organize internally and staffing considerations to implement an effective TSMO program. This may be used help agencies overcome both internal and external organizational issues to enhance the effectiveness of
One of several optional subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses the importance of systems engineering and the systems engineering process. Provides information on a Concept of Operations and Requirements, scaling the systems engineering process, and applying systems engineering w
One of several optional subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses traffic incident management (TIM), emergency events, and nonrecurring congestion. Identifies the goals and implementation steps for TIM, Emergency Operations, and Planned Special Event programs. This may be used to p
One of several optional subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses a transportation corridor, how it is used, and the components of corridor management. Identifies background concepts and examples for active traffic management (ATM), managed lanes, and integrated corridor management
One of several optional subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses the need for road weather management, as well as associated principles and elements for agencies to proactively and effectively respond to weather events. This may be used to provide an increased focus on available s
One of several optional subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses the concept freight operations and goods movement, recurring bottlenecks, and emerging applications and technologies. Identifies how stakeholders can collaborate to improve operations and integrate freight considerat
