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It is important to note that these guidelines are not absolute – meaning there may be specific
circumstances or strategic endeavors outside of these guidelines where it makes sense to deploy TSMO
strategies. For example, if an opportunity for collaboration is identified along a corridor that has existing
fiber infrastructure, it may make sense to deploy a camera along a less-traveled facility if there are
additional benefits received from State Highway Patrol (SHP) partners or cost share agreements for
installation. It should be noted that even if the capital costs of a deployment are covered from a partnering
source, consideration is still needed to determine if the benefit of the deployment is worth the cost
associated with management, operations, and maintenance.
Data Resources
The data driven project development approach will ensure that ALDOT is focusing on the most critical
areas throughout the State. Vast amounts of data are currently available and will continue to become
increasingly available as we move to a world of big data and big data analytics. By establishing a
methodology of project development led by data, ALDOT will have the opportunity to continuously
advance the process as the accuracy and ease of access to that data becomes increasingly improved. It is
recommended that a data resource cycle be established on an annual basis to pull updated data and
consider potential new data resources.
State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Integration
As mentioned in the TSMO Integration section above and further defined in the Program Cycle below,
integration with the STIP project development cycle is recommended to identify opportunities for
collaboration and efficiencies. To support this integration with the STIP, it is recommended that a 5-year
resource cycle update be developed and implemented to include: communications plan, performance
measures, and project development guidelines. This will provide the critical data resources and
guidelines that are reflective of the current environment.
Table 11: Project Development
Project Development
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Goal
Engage other departments, regional staff, MPO, RPO, and local agencies in TSMO
project development.
15 Utilize Statewide Deployment Guidelines.
S, M, A
Develop and implement an annual data resource cycle update to include: National
16 Performance Management Research Data Set (NPMRDS); AADT; TADT; crash; and
event centers.
S=Safety
M=Mobility
A=Accountability
S, M, A, C
C=Collaboration
S, M, A, C
I=Innovation
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