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Current Projects

Sharing Information on TMS Emerging Topics

Agencies have a continual need to obtain information on a wide range of topics associated with Traffic Management Systems (TMSs). This project will provide the resources to facilitate the compilation and sharing of  information on innovative practices and key topics identified by the Traffic Management Center (TMC) Pooled Fund Study (PFS). This project may include identifying technical resources currently available, synthesize practices, facilitate the sharing of these practices and resources on the NOCoE TMS Portal, and facilitate the sharing of this information (e.g., webinars).

Products:

  1. Using Text Messaging to Locate and Verify Incidents Outside of Traffic Management System Coverage Areas
  2. Using Geofencing to Actively Monitor, Collect, and Share Information
  3. Opportunities for Traffic Management Systems to Share Information on Incidents
  4. Traffic Management Centers Managing the Use of Variable Speed Limits During Adverse Weather Conditions
  5. Traffic Management Centers Actively Managing and Operating Part-time Shoulder Use
    • Fact Sheet (coming soon)
    • Presentation (coming soon)
  6. Methods and Tools to Estimate Staffing Needs
    • Fact Sheet (coming soon)
    • Presentation (coming soon)
  7. Traffic Management Centers Actively Managing the Use of Queue Warning Messages on Freeways
    • Fact Sheet (coming soon)
    • Presentation (coming soon)
  8. Traffic Management Center Operator Performance
    • Fact Sheet (coming soon)
    • Presentation (coming soon)

Contact Information

Jon Obenberger
(202) 493-3265
Jon.Obenberger@dot.gov