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This document builds off of the publication FHWA released last fall titled, “Integrating Emerging Data Sources into Operational Practice” (FHWA-JPO-18-625).

Connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) and connected travelers will be providing substantially increased levels of data which wil

Connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) and connected travelers will be providing substantially increased levels of data which will be available for agencies to consider using to improve the management and operation of the surface transportation system. This report describes 1) how this data may

Agencies may issue one or more solicitations to procure various components that are needed to support SPaT broadcasts, which may include upgrading intersection and signal control infrastructure, backhaul communications, and software. Table 1 provides a high-level summary of procurement documents

sTraffic Incident Management(TIM) Program Details

2017 will be remembered as a year of “Firsts” for the Florida’s Turnpike’s Incident Management program and Team. It began in September when Hurricane Irma became the first major hurricane (category 3

Michigan’s Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Action Team, a part of Michigan’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), established statewide goals in 2012 that address TIM education and training, and public awareness of safety laws concerning driver responsibilities in traffic in

Now in its 15th year as an integral part of the ITS World Congress, AASHTO International Day is presented by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials in partnership with the US Department of Transportation.  It brings together transportation o

The Transportation Operations Master Plan is a component of DVRPC's adopted Long-Range Plan, Connections 2040 Plan for Greater Philadelphia. This document outlines a long-range vision of transportation operations for the DVRPC region. It presents transportation operations goals, objectives, and o

Smart, connected communities enable those living, working, or traveling in these areas to realize improved quality of life by taking advantage of innovative technologies and collaborative institutional arrangements that facilitate extensive real-time data sharing, effective com

With increased congestion across the Nation’s roadways, transportation agencies, universities, and research institutions are testing new approaches and implementing programs to cause travelers to shift their behavior to alleviate congestion and proactively and dynamically manag

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) 2018 Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Strategic Plan was developed under the leadership of the State Traffic Engineering and Operations Office (STEOO), Incident Management/Commercial Vehicle Operations (CVO) Program Division. Dis

On September 27th - 28th, 2018 the National Operations Center of Excellence hosted the Freight & TSMO peer exchange in Memphis, Tennessee. The following resources are provided to complement the information sharing captured during the peer exchange. For a full report and presentation slides se

Variable speed limit (VSL) systems utilize information on traffic speed, occupancy, and volume detection, weather, and road surface conditions to determine the appropriate speeds at which drivers should be traveling, given current roadway and traffic conditions. The use of VSL

The Targeted Work Zone Engagement Framework (“Framework”) was developed in 2016 to serve as a resource for FHWA personnel to easily and efficiently provide targeted assistance to State transportation agencies. It is designed to support work zone program personnel in enhancing t

The 2018 NOCoE Annual Report briefly outlines the key accomplishments made by NOCoE and the the Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) during 2018. The report features:

On March 27-28, 2019 the National Operations Center of Excellence hosted the Smart Work Zones peer exchange in Baltimore, Maryland. In this peer exchange, the State DOTs discussed Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) can support more efficient work zone operation. The following

During the period of May 2017 to October 2018, the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE) visited the Maryland, Iowa, Washington State, Colorado, and Arizona Departments of Transportation (DOT) to interview senior Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) officials and the

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On June 25 - 26, 2019, the National Operations Center of Excellence conducted a peer exchange on road weather management in Salt Lake City, Utah. The agenda and format was developed by the leadership of the AASHTO Committee of Transportation Systems Operations (CTSO) Community of Practice (CoP) o

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has adapted the Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Capability Maturity Model (CMM) to describe the operational maturity of Infrastructure Owner-Operator (IOO) agencies across a range of important dimensions. Agencies can use the CMM t

On June 11-12th, 2019, the National Operations Center of Excellence held a Maintenance Peer Exchange in Montgomery, Alabama. Hosted by the Alabama Department of Transportation, the purpose of the peer exchange was to facilitate knowledge transfer between state DOT operations and maintenance pract

The MnDOT Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Implementation Strategies Reference is composed of the following strategy descriptions:

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This document represents one of three planning documents that comprise the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) Plan. The MnDOT TSMO Strategic Plan defines overall direction of the program and the MnDOT TSMO Imple

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