As our existing transportation infrastructure ages and demand for travel and moving goods increases, more major rehabilitation and new capacity projects are required. This means that there are more work zones that trigger network disruptions and unexpected travel delays. These
The typical highway project life cycle starts with planning and then moves to design, construction, and maintenance. Historically, the day-to-day operation of the facility after project completion has received less attention. Design personnel, transportation planners, and opera
The transportation industry is rapidly evolving due to the widespread adoption of advanced technology and a new emphasis on management and operations. It needs a skilled workforce that can support quickly emerging demands. The industry depends on human resource (HR) practitione
TSMO strategies offer effective ways to improve transportation system performance more quickly and at much lower cost than major investments in new capacity. TSMO strategies can improve traffic flow and safety through enhanced business processes, collaboration among multiple ag
In the current environment of constrained budgets, State, regional, and local transportation agencies are looking for more efficient ways to reach their transportation mobility and safety goals, objectives, and performance targets. Greater inclusion of TSMO strategies within th
The safe and efficient movement of people and goods is one of the most basic missions of any transportation agency. More and more, transportation agencies are realizing the importance of TSMO to help them achieve their safety-focused mission. TSMO strategies can help reduce inj
MnDOT is developing a toolbox of Intelligent Work Zone systems. The IWZ Toolbox (PDF) summarizes the various categories of systems and provides design guidance, deployment warrants, and potential system benefits. IWZ providers should be familiar with this document, since MnDOT is working towards
For the Reversible Express Lanes Project, in addition to being the lead designer for the extensive civil engineering project, Parsons also provided Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Traffic Incident Management (TIM) expert training to the State of Georgia for Georgia’s first Reversible
With increasing emphasis on setting and achieving targets for congestion mitigation and reliability, transportation agencies recognize the critical contribution of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) assets to roadway performance. Asset managers of ITS devices
The article discusses the impact of the August 21, 2017, total solar eclipse on traffic across the United States, emphasizing the challenges faced by transportation agencies due to the massive influx of eclipse watchers. It details the traffic congestion experienced, the planning difficulties for
The article highlights lessons from the 2017 total solar eclipse to improve traffic management for the 2024 eclipse. It notes that around 5 million people traveled to view the eclipse, mostly by car, leading to significant traffic congestion on interstates and rural routes. Efforts were made to m
