MoDOT is continually working to improve safety and alleviate congestion on its roadways. Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) consists of operational strategies and systems that aim to optimize safe, efficient, and reliable use of existing and planned transportation infrastructure.
MoDOT's TSMO program helps get people safely to where they want to go!
TSMO strategies help to improve roadways by directly addressing many of the root causes of recurring and non-recurring congestion. These strategies range from projects and tools, to policies and procedures, to organizational structure.
TSMO Success Story #14 - Utilizing Drone Technology
Drones are changing the way MoDOT does business and keep traffic flowing. Having eyes in the skies allows for quick assessment of road conditions, monitoring of traffic control setups, education and more.
In this success story video, Senior Traffic Studies Specialist Dalton Handling, talks about how his team is utilizing drone technology in the Northeast District to streamline processes while keeping workers safe and Northeast District Engineer Kevin James talks about how drone technology serves as an important TSMO tool.
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Benefits of TSMO:
- Improving safety by alleviating causes of congestion, alerting travelers and clearing incidents quickly through effective traffic incident management.
- Providing impactful solutions at a low cost by using resources wisely. Improving transportation on existing infrastructure and planning for maximum efficiency in future infrastructure.
- Improving reliability and mobility of the transportation system. By operating a reliable transportation system goods are able to move smoothly, advancing economic development.
Examples of TSMO Strategies:
- Signal Timing
- Traffic Incident Management
- Smart Work Zones
- Ramp Metering
- Real-Time Traveler Information
