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complete the survey cited in the previous section and were requested to provide feedback through
discussions.
The following day after the Statewide TSMO Kickoff Workshop, June 26,
2018, a Statewide TSMO Vision Workshop was held with a subset of core
stakeholders representing each of the ALDOT Regions. This was a half-
day work session that focused on the existing conditions and needs;
vision and goals from a statewide perspective. The group discussed what
systems were working and what systems were in greatest need of
improvement as well as the existing ALDOT culture and significant need
for collaboration throughout departments. The need and vision for
collaboration was a main theme heard throughout both workshops and
survey results and was therefore, a significant focus area for this plan.
The need for
COLLABORATION
was consistently
identified by
stakeholder groups.
Regional workshops were held in each region to discuss the statewide TSMO program vision, goals, and
objectives as well as solicit feedback about challenges and opportunities. This was a way to reach a
broader stakeholder group then could be accomplished in a consolidated statewide workshop. In addition,
this served as an opportunity reach stakeholders who may be less familiar with the TSMO program, but
able to benefit from the strategies and collaboration.
The Statewide TSMO Vision Refinement, Needs, and Recommendations Workshop was held on
September 13, 2018. Representatives from each region came together for a full day work session focused
on defining the TSMO program vision, further refining needs, and beginning to develop TSMO
recommendations. The workshop began with representatives from each region presenting a summary of
their respective regional workshops to share ideas and illuminate common themes. Considering feedback
from the regional workshops as well as regional TSMO plans, previous project team workshops, and
various discussions, the recurring TSMO high-level needs were identified within the following areas:
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Collaboration and Coordination
Culture of TSMO
TSMO Program Structure
Dedicated Funding
Project Prioritization Methodology
Partner MOUs/Sharing Agreements
Statewide Consistency
Communication Infrastructure
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Signal Timing and Coordination
Traffic Incident Management
Emergency Preparedness
Work Zone Management
Truck/Freight Parking
Performance Measures
Asset Management
TSMO workshop participants broke out into three groups to participate in breakout discussions on three
topic areas: Strategic Visioning/Policy, Staffing/Technology, and Funding/Programming. After everyone
rotated through each topic area, the group met to recap the discussion. The following summarizes the
major themes in each topic area from the recommendation breakouts:
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