Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) responded to delays in connected vehicle (CV) technology adoption by developing smartphone applications to serve as surrogate CV sensors. Safety applications, such as vehicle speed detection and wrong-way detection, were prioritized and tested at FTE’s SunTrax
North Carolina’s real-time in-truck alerts for Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) by the INRIX/Drivewyze system have proven vital in saving lives, time, and money. By alerting CMV drivers to urgent road conditions, these alerts reduce crashes and save lives. They also save time by providing direct
The Florida Department of Transportation’s TSM&O Software Program, centered around SunGuide, saves lives by enhancing road safety with features like Wrong Way Driver detection and connected vehicle applications. It saves time through efficient communication, quicker incident responses, and tr
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (CHART) Program and the Maryland State Police’s (MSP) newly formed Traffic Incident Management (TIM) unit swiftly responds to accidents, efficiently clears traffic obstructions,
The Nevada Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Program, involving government agencies and stakeholders, saves lives by swiftly responding to accidents, minimizes travel time through real-time information and diversion routes, and saves money by reducing congestion, fuel consumption, and resource wa
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Southeast Michigan Transportation Operations Center (SEMTOC) implemented Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) strategies, enhancing workforce skills and fostering a TSMO culture. These initiatives improved incident response, save
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) utilizes data and technology, particularly probe speed data, to enhance traffic management, reduce crashes, and save time and money. Real-time incident detection and signal timing improvements help save lives by minimizing crashes and saving
NDOT’s use of the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) self-assessment has saved lives by improving traffic incident management, saved time through efficient planning, and saved money by optimizing resource allocation and fostering collaboration with stakeholders. The assessments identify opportunitie
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) strives to better manage the roadway network during major construction projects using strategies that focus on quick clearance and minimizing secondary crashes. An integrated corridor management (ICM) approach during a major constr
NJDOT’s Bordentown Training Center improves transportation safety by offering hands-on training, reducing on-the-job accidents, and saving lives. It streamlines training, saving time and resources, while also enhancing technical skills through ITS training. The facility benefits first responders,
The RTC’s self-assessment report on Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) has the potential to save lives by improving incident response, save time through reduced traffic congestion, and save money by optimizing resource allocation and reducing delays. Enhanced TSMO capabilitie
The Maryland Department of Transportation’s TSMO initiatives aim to save lives by improving road safety, reduce commute times through optimized traffic flow, and save money by efficiently using existing infrastructure. Through regional forums, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highw
The NCDOT’s initiatives to enhance ITS infrastructure and expand rural broadband access aim to save lives through better emergency management and traffic flow, save time by improving traffic data for navigation, and save money with efficient O&M contracts and revenue generation. These efforts
The Nevada Department of Transportation’s updated TSMO Investment Prioritization Tool improves project selection by considering safety, travel time reliability, and cost efficiency. It saves lives by prioritizing safer roads, saves time through reduced congestion, and saves money by allocating re
The “Drive Oklahoma” Mobile App is a vital resource for Oklahomans, offering real-time traffic and weather data from multiple sources. It enhances safety, reduces congestion, and saves time and money. Users can efficiently plan routes, avoid accidents, and access crucial information. Integration
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Statewide TSMO Program Plan was developed and formally adopted in 2020. As part of this program, NDOT is actively integrating TSMO into the existing asset management and performance measurement business processes. One example of is the integration of
The Colorado Governor’s Task Force on Responder Safety “One scene. One culture. Save Lives” began in September 2017, as a collaboration between Colorado State Patrol (CSP), the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado’s First Responders. Two recent CSP line of duty deaths (LODD)
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) joined together on strategic programs to support both organizations’ missions of providing safe roadways in the state. NCDOT operates and maintains nearly 80,000 miles of highwa
For mainline roadway sections, performance metrics such as the speed, volume, and level of service (LOS) are commonly available through traffic sensors and third-party data. However, ramp metering metrics are less prevalent. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) partne
Arizona, while known for beautiful weather, has a unique section of I-10 where fields of loose dirt and high winds create massive walls of dust. These conditions dramatically reduce visibility for motorists in a matter of minutes, which has caused 83 dust-related crashes i
As the nation's first smart city environment powered by real-world infrastructure and next-generation connectivity, the Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners has partnered with technology innovator IPgallery to implement a smart city management system powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The Cit
In the time leading up to 2021 hurricane season, it became apparent that enhancements were needed at the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to better serve the public in the event of a storm. The enhancements were broken up into three main projects including the SEOC Video W
The South Mountain Freeway portion of State Route 202 (State Route 202 SMF) opened in the Phoenix, Arizona metro area in December of 2019, completing a long-awaited by-pass for the downtown Phoenix portion of Interstate 10. Almost immediately the additional traffic from State Ro
Over a period of more than 4 years, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Atlanta Reginal Commission (ARC) have been teaming together to develop and implement a comprehensive interagency data acquisition and management program. By reducing unnecessarily data duplicat
Restoration of traffic signals, removal of lane-blocking debris, and managing detours for longer-term closures are essential to enable and facilitating emergency response, restoration of transportation services, and economic recovery. For the 2020 hurricane season, Florida DOT D
