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Creators:
Jacobson, Les ; McLaughlin, Katie
Jacobson, Les ; McLaughlin, Katie Less -
Corporate Creators:
WSP ; Cambridge Systematics, Inc.
WSP ; Cambridge Systematics, Inc. Less -
Contributors:
Obenberger, Jon
Corporate Contributors:
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Operations
Subject/TRT Terms:
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Advanced Traffic Management Systems Mobility Traffic Control Centers Traffic Safety
Publication/ Report Number:
FHWA-HRT-24-081
Resource Type:
Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:
United States
Edition:
Final Report
Contracting Officer:
Obenberger, Jon
Corporate Publisher:
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Operations
Abstract:
Traffic management systems (TMSs) and their centers are critical resources that offer agencies the potential to improve the safety and mobility of travel on the surface transportation system. TMSs also assist agencies with fulfilling the ever-increasing transportation needs of travelers (e.g., travel times), service providers (e.g., transit, emergency services), other agencies, and the public (e.g., incidents). TMSs are complex resources that integrate technologies, software, and data to improve the safety and mobility of travel on the surface transportation system. As agencies explore opportunities to improve the performance of their TMSs, they may encounter challenges expanding the geographical area they serve; adding or enhancing services; and providing the funding and staffing needed to manage, operate, maintain, or improve the system. By continuously looking for opportunities to enhance TMS capabilities, functions, and services, agencies may improve their TMS’s performance and help meet their goals. Agencies may consider a range of issues, opportunities, and possible improvements when planning to enhance an existing TMS or preparing for the next generation of their TMS. The purpose of this primer is to highlight current practices, emerging technologies and methods, and possible approaches to improve the active management and operation of the next generation of agencies’ TMSs. The primer examines the basic TMS functions, actions, and services and how they might enhance safety and mobility though a range of operational strategies and capabilities. The motivations for agencies planning and making investments to add or improve TMS capabilities to meet future agency or regional needs are then explored. Through challenges and lessons learned from other agencies, potential benefits, and costs to improve the performance and capabilities of the next generation of an agency’s TMSs are then discussed. The information and practices captured in this primer may assist agencies with identifying the issues to consider as they plan, operate, or evaluate possible improvements to their existing or the next generation of their TMSs.
Format:
PDF
Funding:
DTFH61-16-D-00051
Collection(s):
US Transportation Collection
Main Document Checksum:
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Download URL:
https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/74082/dot_74082_DS1.pdf
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