ALDOT Statewide TSMO Program Plan ALDOT Statewide TSMO Program Plan 20190522REV | Seite 6

U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Institute of
Transportation Engineers (ITE), and the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITSA). In addition,
AASHTO, ITE, and ITSA, with support from FHWA, have established the National Operations Center of
Excellence (NOCoE) which offers resources to serve and promote the TSMO community. Together, these
leading agencies encourage and guide states in using TSMO deployment strategies, practices, and
programmatic approaches to optimize the efficiency of transportation networks.
The national transportation community recognizes the heightened need for a TSMO approach because of
the continued increase in congestion and decreased space and funding for additional capacity. TSMO
strategies leverage enhanced organizational techniques and performance measurement to promote
program accountability throughout the transportation network. Examples of TSMO strategies used to
improve safety, reduce congestion, and increase reliability include:
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Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
and Communications
Advanced Traffic Signal Systems
Traffic Management Centers (TMC)
Real-time Traveler Information
Traffic Incident Management (TIM)
Emergency Transportation Operations
Work Zone Management (WZM)
Asset Management
Road Weather Management
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Management and Operations Software
Systems, including Decision Support
Systems
Performance Measures
Special Event Management
Emergency Management
Connected/Automated Vehicles (CAV)
Collaborative Business Practices
Smart Cities
These strategies allow for more efficient, effective management and operations of transportation
networks—this approach requires a cultural shift within most departments where the standard practice
has been to plan, design, and construct roadways with only general maintenance requirements upon
completion. A TSMO approach requires continued management and operations following implementation
including improved communication, collaboration, and efficient use of resources among transportation
partners. While TSMO strategies can address all modes of transportation, the focus for this plan has
primarily been on vehicular and freight movements because the relative volume of these movements
compared to that of pedestrian movements seemingly corresponds to a higher potential for positive
impact. However, a mindset of actively seeking optimized efficiency in all modes of transportation is
critical to the long-term success of the Department, and ALDOT is committed to integrating TSMO
programming and practices to increase safety, mobility, and reliability with efficacy and efficiency.
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