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: Coming soon
• Presentation
• Webinar Slides (2/21/2024)
• Webinar Recording (2/21/2024)

 

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

• Fact Sheet: Coming soon
• Presentation
• Webinar slides: Webinar tentatively scheduled for April 2024
• Webinar recording: Webinar tentatively scheduled for April 2024

 

3. Opportunities for TMSs to Share Information on Incidents

• Fact Sheet: Coming soon
• Presentation
• Webinar slides: Webinar tentatively scheduled for June 2024
• Webinar recording: Webinar tentatively scheduled for June 2024

 

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

• Fact Sheet: Coming soon
• Presentation: Coming soon
• Webinar slides: Webinar tentatively for August 2024
• Webinar recording: Webinar tentatively scheduled for August 2024

 

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

• Fact Sheet: Coming soon
• Presentation: Coming soon
• Webinar slides: Webinar tentatively scheduled for October 2024
• Webinar recording: Webinar tentatively scheduled for October 2024

 

6. Methods and Tools to Estimate Staffing Needs

• Fact Sheet: Coming soon
• Presentation: Coming soon
• Webinar slides: Webinar tentatively scheduled for December 2024
• Webinar recording: Webinar tentatively scheduled for December 2024

 

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

• Fact Sheet: Coming soon
• Presentation: Coming soon
• Webinar slides: Webinar tentatively scheduled for February 2025
• Webinar recording: Webinar tentatively scheduled for February 2025

 

8. TMC Operator Performance

• Fact Sheet: Coming soon
• Presentation: Coming soon
• Webinar slides: Webinar tentatively scheduled for April 2025
• Webinar recording: Webinar tentatively scheduled for April 2025

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