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A presentation on questions that were addressed by the L38C project.

This presentation was offered on March 14, 2013 by Florida International University, AECOM, and HNTB, in collaboration with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 6.

A summary of lessons regarding reliability data and analysis learned during SHRP2 research.

This document outlines the research approach, anticipated research results and implementation issues for Project L38D.

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), in association with the University of Washington (UW), submitted this research proposal in response to Strategic Highway Research Program 2 (SHRP 2) Project L38: Pilot Testing of SHRP 2 Reliability Data and Analytical Products.

This presentation provides an overview of the pilot testing of L02 and C11. It was conducted on 3-13-2014.

This presentation, titled "Pilot Testing of SHRP 2 Reliability Data and Analytical Products" was offered on March 13, 2013 by Washington State Department of Transportation and the University of Washington STAR Lab.

The second Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) addresses the challenges of moving people and goods efficiently and safely on the nation’s highways. In its Reliability focus area, the research emphasizes improving the reliability of highway travel time by reducing the frequencies and effec

This document contains the Louis Berger Group's team approach to completing Project R11 ("Strategic Approaches at the Corridor and Network Levels to Minimize Disruption from the Renewal Process").

This document identifies each product from the Project R11. It also identifies the audience and expertise for the Project R11 product application (national, state and local level) and describes how the community of practitioners in transportation and other related agency functions can use the pro

This project brief explores the software tool, the Work Zone Impacts and Strategies Estimator (WISE). WISE is designed to assist program managers in sequencing programs of projects. In addition, it is designed to help planners and engineers evaluate the impacts of work zones to determine strategi

This web presentation to the Technical Committee was conducted on March 21, 2012. The purpose was to introduce the WISE software, which is the product of the SHRP2 Project R11.

This presentation was part of the SHRP2 Tuesdays webinar series. The SHRP2-R11 team used the opportunity to introduce the WISE software, which is the product of the SHRP2 R-11 project. The Work zone Implementation Strategies Estimator (WISE) was developed as an engine with two parts. The strategi

The Work Zone Impact and Strategy Estimator (WISE) software can evaluate the impact of multiple projects that have been incorporated into the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the network. The WISE tool is intended to be a decision support system to be used by planners and engineers to

Program managers within state departments of transportation (DOTs) and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) are charged with distilling a chaotic universe of identified renewal needs into a logically sequenced program of manageable projects over a period of years. In addition, program manag

This presentation was conducted by Zach Hans as part of the CUTC 2014 Summer Meeting. It covers the SHRP2 safety data/naturalistic driving study. It was presented on 6/4/14.

This primer discusses the rationale for and key elements of successful transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) program planning. It is designed as a practical resource to help State departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and local or regional operation

1. Essential Communications

2. Update of A Pre-Event Recovery Planning Guide for Transportation

3. Voice and Data Interoperability for Transportation

4. Support for State DOT Transportation Systems Resilience and All-Hazards Programs

5. Imp

In 2013, Michigan became the fourth US state to specifically regulate the testing of automated (self-driving) vehicles. Public Acts 231 and 251 of 2013 updated Michigan’s legal code to facilitate manufacturers, suppliers, and upfitters of automated vehicle technology to test prototype automated d

This report is the result of a continuous effort of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Center for Automotive Research (CAR) to document global development and deployment of connected and automated vehicle technologies. In just the last few years, research and pilot projects have

Transportation agencies are frequently challenged by budget constraints to maintain roadway pavements and other infrastructure in good condition. As a result, it is critical that transportation infrastructure investments are costeffective and results-oriented. Performance-based Planning and Progr

This report analyzes the impacts of technological dependence on the driving skills and the ability of an operator to resume operation of the vehicle, in the event of an automated vehicle (AV) failure or limitation. The findings presented in this work are based on the most recent research on the i

Travel demand modeling is a crucial component of transportation planning and system management. Unfortunately, creating an accurate model of network traffic patterns can be difficult and time consuming. The calibration and validation of travel demand modeling requires the use of extensive dataset

Crowdsourcing involves leveraging the combined intelligence, knowledge, or experience of a group of people to answer a question, solve a problem, or manage a process. Opportunities for crowdsourcing have greatly increased with the broad adoption of internet-connected devices, especially smartphon

Early research and deployment in connected and automated vehicle (CAV) systems can provide a variety of benefits. Such efforts are taking place throughout the world (especially in the United States, Europe, and Asia). This study highlights major CAV deployment efforts throughout the world and eva

The key objective for this project was the implementation of a low cost data acquisition system that provides weather-related road information to weather analysts throughout the country in near-real time using a fleet of 60 vehicles along the I-94 corridor in southern Michigan. This work is part

This document describes the Concept of Operations (ConOps) for a Weather Responsive Traveler Information System (Wx-TINFO) being developed in the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The purpose of this document is to describe the current systems and procedures used by the agency, and ca

This report provides ethical decision-support for transportation professionals dealing with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) data. Ethical concerns regarding ITS usually focus on travelers’ right to privacy, and especially location privacy. This report establishes core principles of ethic

The purpose of the Data Use Analysis and Processing (DUAP) project is to support the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and its partners in evaluating uses and benefits of connected vehicle data in transportation agency management and operations. The project complements efforts througho

MDOT is currently operating under a Statewide Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Architecture and Deployment Plan that was adopted in February 2010. The statewide plan coordinates ITS deployment within eight regional ITS Architectures that support ITS deployments in the State of Michigan. Th

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is a national leader in connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology and is interested in lessons learned from efforts in other states and countries that are related to connected vehicles, automated vehicles, and related Intelligent Transportat

This document is a product of the Center for Automotive Research, funded by a State Planning and Research Grant administered by the Michigan Department of Transportation, and represents Task A.6.Updates to ITS Strategic and Business Plan.

This report describes the system architecture and design of the Experimental Prototype System (EPS) for the demonstration of the use of mobile devices in a connected vehicle environment. Specifically, it defines the system structure and behavior, the software components, the interfaces and the da

This report summarizes the results of acceptance testing for the proof-of-concept version of the Mobile Devices Prototype System. The test was conducted at Battelle facilities in Columbus, Ohio, between January 17 and January 20, 2017. The version that was tested is Device-to-Everything (D2X) Hub

This Devices to Everything (D2X) Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) and Report provides the plan, test cases, and test procedures that were used to verify Prototype System (version 2.0) system requirements, as well as a summary of results of the testing executed. Version 2.0 of the Prototype Syst

“Sharing Data between Mobile Devices, Connected Vehicles and Infrastructure” was a U.S. DOT-sponsored research project to study the integration of mobile devices (such as smartphones) into the Connected Vehicle (CV) environment. Objectives included examining the feasibility and benefits of utiliz

The Task 8 D2X Hub Proof-of-Concept Test Evaluation Report provides results of the experimental data analysis performed in accordance with the experimental plan for the proof-of-concept version of the prototype system. The data set analyzed includes the tests formally conducted at Battelle facili

With the emergence of data generated from connected vehicles, connected travelers, and connected infrastructure, the capabilities of traffic management systems or centers (TMCs) will need to be improved to allow agencies to compile and benefit from using this information. New capabilities will be

Provide leadership and oversight for the Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (CHART) program which is a joint effort of the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Transportation Authority and the Maryland State Police, in cooperation with other federal, state and local agencies. CH

An excellent highway system is crucial to a strong economy, enabling mobility and access for people and goods from and throughout the State of Maryland, maintaining the quality of life of Maryland’s citizens, and keeping people safe as they travel. The Maryland Department of Transportation State

This report presents the performance evaluation study of the Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (CHART) for the Year 2015, including its operational efficiency and resulting benefits. The research team at the Civil Engineering Department of the University of Maryland, College Park (UM), ha

Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSM&O) has emerged as a formal discipline for transportation agencies throughout the country. The intent of TSM&O is to assist agencies more effectively in operating existing facilities and systems to maximize their full service potentia

This memo provides a summary of the day-long Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) Capability Improvement Workshop conducted on April 25, 2013 at the CHART Statewide Operations Center.

The purpose of the Workshop was to develop a consensus evaluation of the state

This memo provides a summary of the Maryland State Highway Administration (MDSHA) Implementation Plan webinar held on August 19, 2014. The purpose of this webinar was to introduce and discuss a set of priority actions that had been assembled by MDSHA leadership with support from the consultant te

Webinar slides of the Maryland State Highway Administration (MDSHA) Implementation Plan held on August 19, 2014. The purpose of this webinar was to introduce and discuss a set of priority actions that had been assembled by MDSHA leadership with support from the consultant team. These actions are

On July 27, 2015, a TSM&O workshop was convened to facilitate development of SHA’s TSM&O Mission, Vision, and Goals. The workshop included presentation and discussion of the business case for TSM&O. Subsequent to the workshop, the project team worked with SHA offices to refine support

TSMO Strategic Implementation Plan - July 2016 Presentation for TSMO Executive Committee Briefing

I. PURPOSE: To provide a singular standard written source of Field Operations Concept of Operations (ConOps), which promote the safe, effective and efficient operation of the Office of CHART.

II. GENERAL: The ConOps manual contains written standardized procedures. This manual will be ut

The Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (CHART) is a program that manages real-time roadway operations throughout the state of Maryland using Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) tools and devices, and interagency coordination. CHART represents Maryland’s Statewide ITS and operations pro

The following guidelines and recommendations have been written for the preparation of traffic signal timing documents for the Maryland State Highway Administration’s Office of Traffic and Safety (OOTS). The guidelines and recommendations pertain to signal timings for new or existing traffic signa

Automated cars and light-duty trucks—from vehicles already on the road equipped with driver assistance technologies to fully driverless cars still in development—pose safety and infrastructure challenges for policymakers, according to literature GAO reviewed and stakeholders GAO interviewed. For

THIS MEMORANDUM OF REGIONAL COOPERATION, dated 15th June 2004, is by. between, and among the Jurisdictions in the Baltimore Region (hereinafter referred to as the “Local Jurisdictions") and the Maryland State Police. the Maryland Department of Transportation, and the Maryland Transportation

Whereas traffic safety is a key component to public safety and it is recognized that the safety of police officers while managing traffic incidents is paramount to this belief;

Whereas unnecessary lane closures, a lack of a quick clearance mindset and unwillingness to cooperate with oth

Whereas traffic safety is a key component to public safety and it is recognized that the safety of police officers while managing traffic incidents is paramount to this belief;

Whereas unnecessary lane closures, a lack of a quick clearance mindset and unwillingness to cooperate with oth

Carrol County Sheriff's Office

WHEREAS, it is mutually recognized by the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Team Agency Member that the National Traffic Incident Management Coalition (NTIMC) estimates that traffic incidents are the cause of approximately one-quarter of the congestion of Uni

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services

WHEREAS, it is mutually recognized by the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Team Agency Member that the National Traffic Incident Management Coalition (NTIMC) estimates that traffic incidents are the cause of approximately one-quarter of the conge

Maryland Department of State Police MOU

WHEREAS, it is mutually recognized by the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Team Agency Member that the National Traffic Incident Management Coalition (NTIMC) estimates that traffic incidents are the cause of approximately one-quarter of the congesti

This agreement made on 13th August 2015, by and between the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) and the Maryland State Police (MSP) is to provide guidance for State Police and State Highway personnel in removing vehicles fiom roadways in certain situations to maintain a safe and orderly flo

Towing & Recovery Professionals of Maryland

WHEREAS, it is mutually recognized by the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Team Agency Member that the National Traffic Incident Management Coalition (NTIMC) estimates that traffic incidents are the cause of approximately one-quarter of the

Introduction to the regional operations forum (ROF) concept with an overview of the challenge, solution, and benefits of the ROF. This may be used to introduce the ROF concept to those considering hosting a forum or being invited to participate in one.

Final report from SHRP2 Project L36 that developed the ROF curriculum and delivered five pilot forums. It includes an overview of the project work and appendices with a final matrix of the pilot ROF sessions, agendas, evaluation forms, scheduling and outreach documents, evaluation summaries, and

Introduction to TSMO and the ROF concept with a preview of the agenda and benefits of the ROF. This may be used at the beginning of a ROF to set expectations for participants.

One of five core subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. It identifies TSMO terms and strategies, the relationship between TSMO and the overall transportation system, and the steps needed to encourage TSMO support. This may be used to introduce and establish a common understanding of

One of five core subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses the kind of program planning needed to guide TSMO improvements, and identifies the need for TSMO staff to interact with regional and statewide planners. This may be used to emphasize the importance of planning for TSMO to s

One of five core subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses key considerations for developing performance measures, support tools, and a reporting scheme. This may be used to help identify how performance measures may be used in decision making and communication to improve operation

One of five core subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses how to identify stakeholders and target the message to build a compelling reason to implement TSMO. This may be used to help participants create useful messages to share with different audiences and beneficial tools and app

One of five core subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses strategies to organize internally and staffing considerations to implement an effective TSMO program. This may be used help agencies overcome both internal and external organizational issues to enhance the effectiveness of

One of several optional subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses the importance of systems engineering and the systems engineering process. Provides information on a Concept of Operations and Requirements, scaling the systems engineering process, and applying systems engineering w

One of several optional subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses traffic incident management (TIM), emergency events, and nonrecurring congestion. Identifies the goals and implementation steps for TIM, Emergency Operations, and Planned Special Event programs. This may be used to p

One of several optional subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses a transportation corridor, how it is used, and the components of corridor management. Identifies background concepts and examples for active traffic management (ATM), managed lanes, and integrated corridor management

One of several optional subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses the need for road weather management, as well as associated principles and elements for agencies to proactively and effectively respond to weather events. This may be used to provide an increased focus on available s

One of several optional subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses the concept freight operations and goods movement, recurring bottlenecks, and emerging applications and technologies. Identifies how stakeholders can collaborate to improve operations and integrate freight considerat

One of several optional subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Identifies the role and evolution of traveler information and the challenges that are being experienced by traveler information programs, as well as core components and relationship to other operations areas. Discusses the imp

One of several optional subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses connected and automated vehicles (CAV) including technologies and applications, policy and implementation issues, and what public agencies need to do to prepare for CAV. This may be used to provide an increased focus

One of several optional subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Defines multimodal transportation management, identifies its objectives, and discusses the events contributing to non-recurring congestion and travel time variability. Identifies examples of how management strategies to improv

One of several optional subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses reasons for linking safety and operations. Identifies opportunities to affect safety and operations and shares photos of project examples. This may be used to provide an increased focus on available strategies and to

One of several optional subject presentations from the ROF curriculum. Discusses work zone challenges, types, and policies and describes the development process and components of a transportation management plan (TMP). This may be used to provide an increased focus on available strategies, opport

Peer presentation on Michigan DOT’s experience with organizing for operations. Defines an organization, what needs to be organized, and the pros and cons of different organizational structures. Identifies TSMO staffing considerations and organizational criteria. This may be used as a case study e

Customized ROF presentation used by Caltrans in 2017 to deliver regional overviews of TSMO. Describes TSMO in terms of managing traffic and incidents to minimize unexpected delays and improve safety for travelers and shippers. This may be used as a case study example to illustrate one agency’s ap

of regional operations forum for North/West Passage (NWP) pooled fund states focused on I-90/I-94 corridor from Washington state to Minnesota. Discusses the action strategies proposed by 3 groups and the selected action strategies for NWP consideration. Identifies the ROF participants, th

Article notes ROFs as a SHRP2 Reliability product and references Utah, Nevada, California, Missouri, Colorado and Tennessee forums. This may be used as case study examples to emphasize the benefits of enhancing operations.

Overview of Maryland ROF held in April 2016. One ROF participant’s thoughts and impressions of the Maryland Regional Operations Forum. This may be used as part of marketing materials as an example of feedback and also help agencies understand what to expect from a ROF.

The Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) 2017 Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) Strategic Plan, hereafter called the “Strategic Plan,” was developed by the State Traffic Engineering and Operations Office (STEOO), TSM&O Division, with considerable collaborat

ATM Implementation & Operations Guide (Click here to download)

This Guide provides regional and local agencies guidance on how to strategically and effectively implement and operate Active Traffic Management (ATM) strategies. The Guide describes the stepwise approach to accomplishin

Building on the successful 2017 France/United States Bilateral Roundtable held at Washington, DC, this follow-up event continued the dialogue among key French and US officials on a range of matters addressing connected and automated vehicle research, policy, and operations taking place in the two

This document is part of the technical briefs on Advancing Planning for Operations prepared by Federal Highway Administration. This documents expands upon Integrating Business Processes to Improve Transportation System Performance:

The intent of this document is to inform planners, operators, and other transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) practitioners on the use of scenario planning to advance TSMO, including why and when to use it and how to apply the phases of scenario planning to TSMO. This session wi

FHWA's web-based informational session is designed to provide practical tools for today's transportation professional, who is constantly challenged to respond to numerous, competing, complex concerns – simultaneously. The session includes:

The purpose of this informational session is to provide you with a performance-based, integrated, and multimodal approach to planning for transportation systems management and operations, or TSMO, within corridors or subareas. The session will provide you with the kno

ADVANCING PLANNING FOR OPERATIONS

Transportation planners have a challenging job. They must balance competing priorities and needs against an anticipated but not necessarily known future. Planners must answer complex questions such as:

Transportation systems management and operations, or TSMO, encompasses a broad set of strategies that aim to optimize the safe, efficient, and reliable use of existing and planned transportation infrastructure for all modes. TSMO is undertaken from a systems perspective, which means that these st

This primer discusses the rationale for and key elements of successful transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) program planning. It is designed as a practical resource to help State departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and local or regional operation

The development and adoption of Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) is moving at a rapid pace.  As these vehicles begin to appear on publicly owned roads in significant numbers, those who own and operate the roads need to be prepared for their impacts. These emerging technologies will imp

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) Program and Action Plan establishes the strategic direction for the advancement of TSM&O in Missouri. TSM&O consists of operational strategies and systems that cost-effectively h

This study was conducted to explore the current state-of-the-practice of Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) in the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and determine what would be required to mainstream TSM&O throughout the project development process. A compr

On Sunday, January 7, 2018 during the National Transportation Research Board’s 97th Annual Meeting, several technical committees sponsored a three-hour workshop focused on the decision support subsystems (DSS) for the next generation of traffic management systems (TMSs) and centers (TMCs). The wo

Now in its 14th year as an integral part of the ITS World Congress, AASHTO International Day (presented by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and National Operations Center for Excellence (NOCOE) in partnership with the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC