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Most Viewed Case Studies of 2023
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Kentucky: Lessons learned from 2017 Solar Eclipse
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In April 2018, NOCoE hosted a virtual peer exchange where representatives from 10 agencies described their findings and observations about the 2017 solar eclipse in an online web meeting. As a proceeding to the peer exchange, NOCoE has created a dedicated webpage for each state to gather the agency’s lessons learned and findings on the 2017 solar eclipse. Read the information gathered from the state of Kentucky.
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Applying Emerging Technologies to the Arizona DOT Traveler Information Program
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ADOT’s Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology saves lives by issuing real-time warnings, reduces congestion to save time, and cuts costs by minimizing infrastructure needs. This scalable approach fosters collaboration among agencies, potentially reducing expenses and improving traffic management efficiency.
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I-85 Bridge Collapse and Rebuild
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On March 30, 2017, a massive fire caused a section of Interstate 85 (I-85) in Atlanta to collapse. After the fire was extinguished, it was determined that 700 feet of both the northbound and southbound lanes required demolition and reconstruction, resulting in the closure of a critical stretch of highway which normally carries 243,000 vehicles per day.
In the immediate aftermath of the fire and collapse and during the six weeks that followed, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and associated agencies carried out a number of successful strategies to provide the traveling public with safe and reliable travel alternatives, many of them within the discipline of transportation systems management and operations (TSMO). Due to these efforts, as well as the leadership decisions of the department and state government, the bridge was rebuilt within just six weeks of collapse, more than a month ahead of schedule.
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April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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NOCoE Solar Eclipse Resources
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The National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE) has compiled a collection of resources, to support the upcoming Solar Eclipse taking place across North America on April 8, 2024.
The resources, including detailed presentations from NASA, FHWA, and special events experts, and a 2024 Solar Eclipse Communications Toolkit can be found here: https://transportationops.org/eclipse.
The eclipse will have path of totality crossing 15 U.S. states, from Texas to Maine, including many large metropolitan areas. As with the 2017 eclipse, it’s expected that the movement of both residents of the 15 states and incoming tourists will make April 8 into a large scale special event. |
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NOCoE resources also include lessons learned and case studies from the 2017 total solar eclipse and guidance on planning for next month’s eclipse.
It is not too late to plan! If you will be involved in the April 8 eclipse, it is important that you review these resources.
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Transportation Operations Manual (TOM) Webinar Series: Overview
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Transportation Operations Manual
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AASHTO has released the first-ever operations manual, titled Transportation Operations Manual, 1st Edition. The manual was created as a resource for transportation agencies to develop and sustain the operational capabilities and strategies needed to preserve and optimize transportation system performance.
The manual is available for purchase in AASHTO's online store. Learn more and purchase the Transportation Operations Manual by clicking the button below.
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ITS America Conference & Expo
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April 22-25, 2024
Phoenix Convention Center, Arizona
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The Operations Academy™ is a total immersion transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) program that has become the nationwide standard for TSMO training. It was developed in response to the increasing demand for personnel with skills in these areas and has trained over 650 professionals since the first class was held in March 2007.
The program uses a mix of classroom instruction, speakers, workshops, and analysis of existing systems to ensure the retention of the principles being presented. It provides opportunities to practice and internalize the principles learned which is not possible in traditional classes and short courses. The completion of this program represents a significant accomplishment for each participant.
The Nomination Form for the 2024 Operations Academy is NOW open.
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The Congestion Relief Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
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On February 21 2024, the Congestion Relief Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announced the availability of up to $50 million per Fiscal Year (FY). This is the program’s first NOFO covering three years (FY 2022 through FY 2024), totaling $150 million. The program is established in Section 129(d) of Title 23. The NOFO is published in Grants.gov, https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352531, or search using “693JJ324NF00009.” The application deadline is April 22, 2024.
The Congestion Relief Program will provide discretionary grant opportunities to States, metropolitan planning organizations, cities, and municipalities. The purpose of the program is to advance innovative, integrated, and multimodal solutions for congestion relief in the most heavily congested metropolitan areas of the United States, specifically for urbanized areas surpassing a population of 1 million people. The primary goal of the program is to reduce highway congestion and reduce the economic and environmental costs associated with that congestion. This would be achieved through several means, which include improving intermodal integration with highways; improving overall highway performance; reducing or shifting highway users to off-peak travel times or to non-highway travel modes during peak travel times; and pricing mechanisms. The minimum required amount for an award is $10 million with a minimum 20 percent non-Federal match.
An upcoming external webinar dedicated to providing details of the program and its NOFO is being scheduled. We will follow up with the date and time along with a registration link for the event. This information will be updated in the Grants.gov listing as well. Additionally, our office will coordinate an internal webinar tailored to the select Division Offices covering the localities that are eligible under this program.
If you have any questions on the Congestion Relief Program, please contact program manager, Frank Corrado, at frank.corrado@dot.gov, 689-262-0211.
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About the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE)
NOCoE provides services to the transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) community to saves lives, improve travel times, and enhance economic vitality. With an emphasis on workforce development, NOCoE aims to assist in the deployment of technologies and the mainstreaming of TSMO solutions by fostering education, networking, communication, and knowledge transfer.
For more information, please visit www.transportationops.org.
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