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Texas Association of Metropolitan Planning Organization (TEMPO) Meeting March 2, 2018

TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS (TSMO)Statewide Strategic Plan

March 2, 2018Texas Association of Metropolitan Planning Organization (TEMPO) Meeting


Today’s Speakers

Marco Cameron, P.E, TxDOT Traffic Operations Division

Jim Hanson, P.E. PTOE, Atkins

Olivia Brey, P.E., Atkins

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Table of contents

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4 - 5TSMO Program Purpose

What is TSMO?

Why TSMO?

Statewide TSMO Strategic Plan

TSMO Program Next Steps

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Discussion66 32 - 34

Questions / Contacts77 35


Purpose of the Statewide Initiative

Develop a strategic plan to provide statewide vision, mission and goals for TSMO.

Guidelines for TSMO program planning at the district and regional level.

Mainstream TSMO in project planning, funding and development procedures.

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TxDOT Leadership Objectives

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“As TxDOT moves ahead with the goals of reducing congestion and enhancing

safety, it is critical that Traffic Management Systems (TMS) be

included on new roadway construction projects.” (Memo dated July 1, 2016)

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“Each district will be expected to ensure (1) TMS is included in each project’s planning,

development, design, construction, maintenance and operation, and (2) provide

specific TMS projects where gaps exist between typical road and bridge projects…

TRF will also provide Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O)

guidance for the districts” (Memo dated April 7, 2017)

Memos issued by Bill Hale, TxDOT Chief Engineer:


What is TSMO?

Federal Legislation (“MAP-21”) Definition:

“Integrated strategies to optimize the performance of existing infrastructure through the implementation of multimodal and intermodal, cross- jurisdictional systems, services, and projects designed to preserve capacity and improve security, safety, and reliability of the transportation system.”Source(s): -1.) MAP-21, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141), Title 23 U.S.C. Sec. 101. Definitions and declaration of policy, (30)

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What is TSMO?

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TSMO

Cultural Shift

Focus on End User

Collaboration with

Stakeholders

Optimize Existing

Infrastructure

Recurring & Non-recurring

Congestion

System Reliability


What is TSMO?

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Work Zone Management Traffic Incident Management Service Patrols Special Event Management Road Weather Management Transit Management Freight Management

Traffic Signal Coordination Traveler Information Ramp Management Managed Lanes Active Traffic Management Integrated Corridor

Management Rural Emergency Response

Mobility Strategies:


What is TSMO?

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Also known as low-cost enhancements (LCEs)

Small, low-cost projects that can be implemented quickly to improve operational safety or reduce congestion on the highway system.

LCE projects generally target problem areas and allow traffic engineers to quickly respond to emerging roadway safety issues.

Minor Operational Enhancements:

Channelization

Delineation

Low-cost safety enhancements

Signage

Striping

Traffic calming

Source(s): -1.) Washington State Department of Transportation, Transportation Systems Management and Operations: Planning and Implementation, Solutions, http://fratis.trac.washington.edu/TSMO/?loc=StratLowCost.html#MinorChannel


What is TSMO?

TSMO consists of mobility strategies that are supported by a well-defined program of funding, processes, performance measures, and institutional arrangements.

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Why TSMO?

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The Transportation Environment is Changing:

Changes that may redefine the DOT’s roles and responsibilities (e.g. MAP-21, Connected Vehicles)

Increased reliance on information and technology

Increasing customer needs and expectations

Growing emphasis on measuring performance

Reduced financial resources

Technology offers opportunities to better manage congestion and traffic incidents, thus reducing unexpected delay and improving safety.


Why TSMO?

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~$8 bil.

Source: Texas Transportation Plan 2040


Why TSMO?

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Prioritizes funding for mobility strategies

Cost-saving coordination

Performance measures for data-driven decisions


TSMO Strategic Plan Development Schedule

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Where is TxDOT in terms of TSMO?

Capability Maturity Model (CMM)

Purpose: assess existing performance and develop path to improvement

Identify strengths and weaknesses

Develop action items

Results of the survey were compiled to summarize the state of Texas’ TSMO capabilities

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Business Processes Systems & Technology Performance Measures

Culture Organization & Workforce Collaboration



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Source: Creating an Effective Program to Advance Transportation System Management and Operations, FHWA Jan 2012


CMM Results – All Participants 2016 - 2017

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BusinessProcesses

Systems andTechnology

PerformanceMeasurement

Culture Organization andWorkforce

Collaboration

CM

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All TxDOT Cities County MPO/COG/Tollway Authority


TxDOT Statewide TSMO Program

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TxDOT Statewide TSMO Strategic Plan

Austin District TSMO Program Plan

Incident Mgmt Service Layer Plan

Work Zone Service Layer Plan

Traffic Mgmt Service Layer Plan

Pharr District TSMO Program Plan


ITS Service Layer Plan

Houston District TSMO Program Plan

Traveler Information Service Layer Plan

Wrong Way Driving Service Layer Plan


Connected Vehicles Service Layer Plan

Statewide Strategic PlanDistrict Program Plans

Example Service Layer Plans



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Austin District TSMO Program

Plan




Pharr District TSMO Program Plan



Houston District TSMO Program

Plan

Traveler Information Service

Layer Plan



Connected Vehicles Service Layer Plan

Background information and business case for TSMO

Provide framework for districts and/or regions to develop TSMO program plans

Identify what central support is available


District TSMO Program Plan

Create mission, vision, goals for the district

Develop protocols for how TSMO will be conducted

Determine funding and resource needs to implement TSMO

Identify opportunities for service layer plans

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Plan




Pharr District TSMO Program

Plan




Plan


Layer Plan



Connected Vehicles Service

Layer Plan


Service Layer Plans

District-specific or corridor-specific

Provide technical details on mobility strategy deployment and operational procedures

Identify roles and responsibilities for implementing mobility strategy

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Plan




Pharr District TSMO Program

Plan




Plan


Layer Plan



Connected Vehicles Service

Layer Plan



• Provides statewide vision, mission and goals for TSMO.

• Serves as a guideline and checklist for TSMO program planning at district level.

• Basis for best-practice sharing, common technology solutions, and performance measures

• Describes how centralized support will be provided to the districts’ traffic management systems performance

• Identifies specific and time-bound action items

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http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/traffic/tsmo.html

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TSMO Evaluation & MPPM

TSMO Evaluation: Considerations to encourage a holistic and innovative approach to project development:– What stakeholders to involve– Identify safety concerns– Identify operations concerns– Suggestions for mobility improvements– TMS improvements

Modernize Portfolio and Project Management (MPPM): Initiative to replace up to 40 legacy Engineering Operations systems, reducing not only the number of systems and systems maintenance costs, but standardizing and automating manual processes and providing transparency in performance measurement. Among these are the workflows related to the project development and delivery process.

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Mainstreaming Operations

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“Planning for Operations” – a joint effort between planners & operators to merge operations into traditional planning and programming

• Develop and program operations strategies based on regional goals, objectives & performance measures

• Enhance the process so that operations investments are on par with construction & preservation funding.

• Help meet requirements of MAP 21 (i.e., “promote efficient operations”)


Who performs TSMO?

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•Corridor and freeway management strategies•Develop processes and institutional arrangements that optimize TSMO throughout the state

•At the district level, collaborate with local agencies to plan and optimize traffic management strategies.

State DOTs

•Facilitate coordination and collaboration among various agencies (state and local), in the areas of planning, funding and traffic management.

•Long-range planning to guide the identification, prioritization, and selection of investments, programs, and strategies for the region.

MPOs

•Corridor and arterial management strategies.•Transit service coordination with corridor management strategies•Provide input to traffic management and operations priorities for region.•Police, Fire, EMS coordination with traffic management strategies

Local DOTs / Roadway Authorities


TSMO is a collaborative effort

The specific approach to TSMO planning will vary by region, based on size, staffing and transportation challenges being faced.

Local agencies, MPOs, and TxDOT districts and central offices should work together to develop the appropriate approach for each region.

TSMO program plans led by the TxDOT districts should be coordinated with other planning documents and processes led by the MPOs.

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TxDOT Mission Statement

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Through collaboration and leadership, we deliver a safe, reliable, and integrated transportation system that enables the movement of people and goods.

Source(s): -1.) Texas Department of Transportation, Values, Vision, Mission and Goals, http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/contact-us/mission.html


Summary

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Operations is a critical component for managing the transportation network on a daily basis.

o Enhance mobility, reliability, safety, and environment

o Provide a sustainable transportation network

o Support a performance-based approach, focusing on outcomes

o Achieve quick and cost-effective implementation

To be successful, operations need to be “mainstreamed” into the regional planning and programming processes and documentation

o TSMO Program Plans to be developed using input from capabilities assessments and collaboration with regional stakeholders.


Next Steps

• Starting in Fall 2018 with the TxDOT metro districts, TSMO program plans will begin to be developed through work authorizations issued under engineering consultant contracts.

• Next, TSMO program plans for the surrounding urban and rural districts will be developed.

• Each TxDOT district will manage the development of its respective district-wide or regional TSMO program plan, collaborating with local and regional partners.

• TxDOT Traffic Operations Division to provide statewide coordination and guidance to the districts.

• In Aug-17, the Austin District was the first district to kick-off development of a TSMO Program Plan. Development of the plan will be complete by May-17.

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Discussion

How can TxDOT districts improve their collaboration and partnership with MPOs? What can TxDOT do to help the MPO’s achieve their goals?

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Discussion

What improvements (through business processes, collaboration efforts, systems or technology needs, etc.) can be made within TxDOT to enable the funding of more TSMO projects?

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Discussion

What procedures, roles, and responsibilities help MPOs achieve the objectives identified in the Congestion Management Process (CMP)?

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Questions?

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TxDOT AtkinsBrian Fariello, [email protected]

Jim Hanson, PE, [email protected]

Marco Cameron, [email protected]

Olivia Brey, [email protected]

TxDOT Districts Webpage:http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/district.html

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