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CHART Concept of Operations

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

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CHART Traffic Management Center Operations - Standard Operating Procedures

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

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Maryland State Highway Administration Traffic Signal Timing Guidelines and Training Manual

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

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AUTOMATED VEHICLES Comprehensive Plan Could Help DOT Address Challenges

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

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Final Signed Memorandum of Regional Coordination

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

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Maryland Police Chief Association's Resolution on Improving the Management of Traffic Incidents

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

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Maryland Sheriff's Association's Resolution on Improving the Management of Traffic Incidents

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

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Carrol County Sheriff's Office - 2016

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

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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services - 2015

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

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Maryland Department of State Police MOU - 2015

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

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