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Virginia Statewide Systems Operations Program
The intent of the Statewide Systems Operations Program (SSOP) is the “mainstreaming” of operations, such that the concept of “operating” its roadway system permeates the essential fabric of the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) strategic and tactical activities on a daily basis. The
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Uses of Social Media in Public Transportation
This report explores the use of social media among transit agencies and documents successful practices in the U.S. and Canada. Thirty-four of 39 transit agencies in large metro, small urban, and rural areas responded to a survey, and six of those participated in phone interviews to develop case e
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Training Programs, Processes, Policies, and Practices
This synthesis of practice focuses on the program components required by a DOT to have a sound set of policies, processes, and procedures for planning, developing, implementing, funding, and evaluating state DOT training, development, and education programs. It does not focus on specific DOT trai
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Recruiting and Retaining Individuals in State Transportation Agencies
This synthesis summarizes the state of the practice (in 2002) of recruitment and retention at state transportation agencies. The results of this synthesis are based on survey responses from 27 transportation agencies. The report includes:
Observations on recruitment and retentio
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Priced Managed Lane Guide
This Guide is intended to be a comprehensive source of collective experience gained from priced managed lanes implemented in the United States through 2012. The Guide presents a wide range of information on priced managed lanes. The purpose of this guide is to assist transportation professionals
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Traffic Incident Management Handbook
The 2010 version of the TIM Handbook includes the latest advances in Traffic Incident Management (TIM) programs and practices across the country and offers insight into the latest innovations in TIM tools and technologies. A major focus of this document is to provide guidance for regions establis
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Real-time Traveler Information Services Business Models: State of the Practice Review
This report documents a range of business models for real-time traveler information services, and provides ‘real world’ examples of how States and regions are developing partnerships and business plans within the business model frameworks. Although there are numerous variations on these models, t