Assessment of Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) for the Michigan Department of Transportation
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2019-05-30
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Edition:03/01/2016 to 05/31/2019
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Abstract:Transportation System Management and Operations (TSMO) is an emerging concept being adopted by highway agencies across the United States. While the concept is currently defined very broadly depending on the objectives of the agency, TSMO essentially is an integrated set of strategies which may enable transportation agencies to stretch their funding to benefit more areas and customers. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is one agency which has embraced the potential of TSMO, recently developing a TSMO Implementation and Strategic Plan. In order to make progress towards its TSMO mission, MDOT sponsored this assessment into the feasibility and traffic safety impacts associated with further implementing TSMO across the department. The intent of this study is to provide important guidance to allow MDOT to make informed decisions as to potential changes to the internal management structure of the systems and operations divisions. A comprehensive review of the existing guidance, tools and literature specific to TSMO was conducted as well as interviews with other states’ TSMO staff. An evaluation was conducted to determine the potential relationship between a state’s safety funding levels and relative safety performance. Estimates were also developed to determine by how much current funding levels would need to increase to reach the short-term goals identified in Michigan’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Ultimately, a variety of recommendations are provided towards the further implementation of TSMO within MDOT based upon best practices and other findings identified as a part of this assessment.
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