TMS Emerging Topics

Traffic Management Systems (TMS) Emerging Topics

This page provides resources to facilitate the compilation and sharing of information on innovative practices and key topics identified by the Traffic Management Center (TMC) Pooled Fund Study (PFS).

1. Using Text Messaging to Locate and Verify Incidents Outside of Traffic Management System Coverage Areas

• Fact Sheet
• Presentation
• Webinar Slides (2/21/2024)
• Webinar Recording (2/21/2024)

2. Using Geofencing to Actively Monitor, Collect, and Share Information

• Fact Sheet
• Presentation
• Webinar slides (4/17/2024) 
• Webinar recording (4/17/2024) 

3. Opportunities for TMSs to Share Information on Incidents

• Fact Sheet
• Presentation
• Webinar Slides (6/26/2024)
• Webinar recording (6/26/2024)

4. Using Variable Speed Limits (VSL) During Adverse Weather Events

• Fact Sheet
• Presentation
• Webinar slides (8/21/2024)
• Webinar recording (8/21/2024)

5. TMCs Actively Managing and Operating Part-time Shoulder Use

• Fact Sheet
• Presentation
• Webinar Slides (10/16/2024)
• Webinar Recording (10/16/2024)

6. Methods and Tools to Estimate Staffing Needs

• Fact Sheet: Coming soon
• Presentation: Coming soon
• Webinar Slides (12/11/2024)
• Webinar Recording (12/11/2024)

7. TMCs Actively Managing the Use of Queue Warning Messages on Freeways

• Fact Sheet: Coming soon
• Presentation: Coming soon
• Webinar scheduled for 2/19/25 at 11 AM ET. Register here.

8. TMC Operator Performance

• Fact Sheet: Coming soon
• Presentation: Coming soon
• Webinar scheduled for 4/16/25 at 11 AM ET. Register here.

9. Monitoring and Reporting on Performance of TMS

• Fact Sheet: Coming soon
• Presentation: Coming soon
• Webinar tentatively scheduled for June 2025

10. AI/ML for Performing TMS Functions

• Fact Sheet: Coming soon
• Presentation: Coming soon
• Webinar tentatively scheduled for August 2025

11. Partnering with Universities for TMC Support

• Fact Sheet: Coming soon
• Presentation: Coming soon
• Webinar tentatively scheduled for October 2025

12. TMS Cybersecurity

• Fact Sheet: Coming soon
• Presentation: Coming soon
• Webinar tentatively scheduled for December 2025