From signal timing to unique interchange designs, Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TMSO) strategies are in use all over Missouri roadways.
The innovative culture at MoDOT has allowed for the successful implementation of many unique TSMO strategies. Below are some featured success stories.
Pothole CPR
Randy Johnson, traffic center manager with KC Scout in MoDOT's Kansas City District talks TSMO, what it is, and how Pothole Customer Proactive Reporting (CPR) uses crowd-sourced reporting to locate and fix potholes as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Open Roads Agreement
Owen Hasson, traffic incident manager with MoDOT's Safety & Emergency Management Division, discusses the Open Roads Agreement and how multiple agencies come together to help keep Missouri travelers safe and on the move, as quickly as possible.
Innovative Interchange Design
An innovative design can go a long way when it comes to improving traffic flow and increasing safety. In this video, St. Louis District Transportation Project Manager Lisa Kuntz, Transportation Project Designer Dan Savageau and Traffic Operations Engineer Eddie Watkins discuss how innovative roadway design and construction are helping to alleviate traffic congestion on the Route 141/Route 364 interchange and how these improvements are leading to safer travel in the area.
Smart Work Zones
Smart work zones keep traffic moving as safely and efficiently as possible. Traffic Management and Operations Engineer Dan Smith discusses smart work zones - what they are and why they are used. Improve I-70 Program Director Eric Kopinski details how smart work zones will be used in the first stretch of the Improve I-70 project from Columbia to Kingdom City.
Mini-Roundabout Design
Mini design, big results. In this video, District Construction and Materials Engineer Benji Philpot discusses how the Southeast District team came up with a unique solution to mitigate speed and solve a sight distance issue while completing bridge improvements over I-57. And Southeast District Engineer Mark Croarkin discusses the importance of using TSMO to create the best solutions for travelers.
TSMO Implementation at MoDOT
With the seventh largest transportation system in the nation, TSMO strategies and tactics are an essential part of everyday MoDOT operations, allowing for safe and efficient travel. In this video, Deputy Director and Chief Engineer Ed Hassinger talks TSMO and the importance of successfully managing and operating the system.
Divergabout
Diverging diamonds and roundabouts have quickly become two of the best ways to move travelers as safely and efficiently as possible. With more of these designs being incorporated into Missouri’s infrastructure, why not combine them and experience the benefits of both? In this video, Traffic Management and Operation Engineer Ryan Hale and District Engineer Chris Redline explain how the Kansas City District is using both of these innovative designs to benefit travelers in the area, while saving taxpayer dollars.
I-270 North Real-Time Mapping
When it comes to keeping traffic moving smoothly and safely, timely communication is key. The Interstate 270 North Project Team took it to a new level by working directly with third-party mapping companies to provide real-time project updates to users. By connecting with them on the platforms they already use, travelers in the area were able to easily get updates as things changed. In this video, Interstate 70 Project Director Eric Kopinski talks about how the team took this from a concept to a real-world success. And St. Louis District Engineer Tom Blair talks about the importance of using TSMO strategies on all MoDOT projects.
Signal Coordination
Signal coordination is the process of managing traffic at a signalized intersection, or a set of intersections. However, there's more to it than just figuring out how long a light should remain green in conjunction with other lights - managing access to the right-of-way also plays an important role. In this video, MoDOT Traffic Operations Engineer Joseph Turner talks about what it takes to successfully coordinate a series of signals, specifically those on the Belt Highway in St. Joseph, Missouri. And Northwest District Engineer Marty Liles talks about why signal coordination is a successful TSMO strategy.
TSMO-Behind the Plow: Winter Operations Coordination - Pt. 1
When winter weather is in the forecast, MoDOT coordinates with other state agencies and partners to keep traffic flowing. This special series will take a behind-the-scenes look at that coordination from a Transportation Systems Management & Operations perspective. In this video, Chief Safety and Operations Officer Becky Allmeroth and Capt. Justin McCullough with the Missouri State Highway Patrol talk about how each agency prepares for a winter weather event and the coordination that takes place before and during the storm to keep traffic moving.
TSMO-Behind the Plow: Winter Operations Coordination - Pt. 2
In part two of the off the TSMO Behind the Plow series, Chief Safety and Operations Officer Becky Allmeroth discusses how a successful storm fight relies on a coordinated effort; Traffic Management Center Manager Marc Lewis talks about the role of MoDOT’s Traffic Management Centers, and Incident Management Coordinator Ben Arnall discusses how MoDOT’s incident responders work with other agencies and partners to keep travelers safely moving when conditions get slick.
Radar Detection for Traffic Counts
Optimizing the current transportation system is an important component of TSMO, and sometimes a small change can make a big difference. In this success story video, Southwest District Area Engineer Brittany Mitchell talks about how her district utilizes the radar detection devices already present at intersections to gather lane counts.