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collaborative processes and integration of the TSMO culture. Furthermore, it is recommended that all
funding sources and their general processes for allocation (i.e. state, federal, grants, private partnerships,
etc.) be identified and defined as a resource for TSMO engineers and staff to better take advantage of
funding opportunities.
Leadership Support
The influence and effect of senior leadership on the department cannot be overstated. It is critical that
senior leadership within the Department offer support of the TSMO program, process, and culture of
collaboration. It is recommended that state and regional leadership show their support through
involvement in meetings and events when possible. One of these opportunities for involvement could be
through a recommended annual TSMO summit in which a program update would be provided; project
highlights; technology insight; and lessons learned.
Table 10: TSMO Program Support
Program Support Goal
10 Allocate dedicated funding source to support TSMO program development and needs. S, M, A
Define and seek all available funding sources (i.e. state, federal, grants, private
partnerships, etc.) and general processes to help staff implement TSMO projects. S, M, A
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12 Encourage state and regional leadership support through involvement.
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C
Facilitate annual TSMO Summit to include: TSMO Program update; project highlights;
technology insight; and lessons learned.
S=Safety
M=Mobility
A=Accountability
C=Collaboration
C
I=Innovation
5.2 PROGRAMMATIC PROCESSES
The successful management of any program requires a systematic approach to defining, evaluating, and
implementing projects, policies, and processes. The following programmatic processes are recommended
to ensure that resources are allocated in the most efficient and effective manner possible, creating
accountability through demonstration of data-driven decisions and fiscal responsibility.
5.2.1 Project Development
The transportation industry is constantly changing with advancements in technology. The ability to be
flexible and proactive, and to take advantage of technological advancements, is even more critical today
with the onset of connected/automated vehicles and an expectation of mass amounts of readily available
data. ALDOT is anticipating a rapidly changing environment by shifting program processes to address
needs based on current technologies and using innovative strategies. It is recommended that ALDOT take
a multi-faceted, integrated approach to project implementation; considering opportunities for
collaboration and enhancement in addition to dedicated TSMO programming.
An annual cycle of project development and project consideration at the regional level is recommended.
At the regional level TSMO engineers will consider the present and 5-year horizon needs based on a review
of current data to determine best strategies to address these needs. It is further recommended that
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