Overview
This website contains a set of capability maturity frameworks to support the implementation of Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O). TSM&O is a set of integrated strategies to optimize the performance of operations on existing infrastructure through implementation of multimodal and intermodal, cross-jurisdictional systems, services, and projects designed to preserve capacity and improve security, safety, and reliability of a transportation system. Improving institutional capability and business process is necessary to improve implementation of TSM&O strategies. The Strategic Highway Research Program 2 (SHRP2) recognized this need and created the institutional architectures for TSMO as part of the L06 project. Building on SHRP2 results, American Association of State Highways and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has continued development of this concept and a capability maturity concept was published as part of the TSM&O guidance. SHRP2 Implementation activities have successfully used the overall framework to work with State DOTs to develop action plans to improve their TSM&O capabilities. To continue the emphasis on capability maturity and to provide program-level guidance, FHWA developed additional frameworks that focus on improvement actions for specific TSM&O program areas. These frameworks are designed for agencies and regions to assess the current strengths and weaknesses and to help develop a targeted action plan for the program area. Agencies can use the tools available on the website to walk through the framework.Operations Area of Practice
Employee Health and Safety
Performance Management
Procurement Approaches
Position Descriptions, Recruitment and Retention
Risk Management
Life Cycle Asset Management
SHRP2 Tools
Standards and Specifications
Tools for Small Agencies
Interagency Agreements / Cooperation / MOUs
Communicating Reliability Information
Training and Profesional Development
Strategic Planning
Business Processes/Policies and Procedures
Vendor Access and Product Information
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
TSMO Culture
Leadership
Planning for Operations
Organizational Models
Customer Request Management
Cyber security
Infrastructure Protection
Continuity of Operations
Resilience
Recovery
Emergency Planning
Adaptation / Resiliency of the Transportation Network
Organizational Capability Element
Outreach & Marketing
Leadership/Championship
Technical Understanding
Program Status/Authorities
Publishing Organization
FHWA