Status Report on TMC Pooled Fund Study Projects

							      Status Report on
TMC Pooled Fund Study Projects



     Transportation Management Center
            Pooled Fund Study
           2008 Annual Meeting
              July 15-16, 2008
           Nashville, Tennessee
                  Completed Projects

   Configuration Management for Transportation
    Management Systems
   Transportation Management Systems Maintenance
    Concept and Plans
   Changeable Message Sign Operation and Messaging
   TMC Operator Requirements and Position Descriptions,
    Phase 1
   TMC Operator Requirements and Position Descriptions,
    Phase 2: Interactive Software

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              Completed Projects (cont.)

   Managing Travel for Planned Special Events
   Impacts of Dynamically Displaying Messages on
    Changeable Message Signs
   TMC Operations Manual
   Coordinated Freeway and Arterial Operations Handbook
   TMC Staffing and Scheduling for Day-to-Day Operations
   TMC Clearinghouse Development and Initiation



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Other Current Projects
    TMC Performance Monitoring, Evaluation and
               Reporting Handbook
   Objectives
        Provide guidance on how to develop, implement, improve, and
         sustain a continuous performance monitoring, data
         management, evaluation and reporting program or initiative for
         TMCs and transportation management systems

   Intended Audience
        Individuals involved with planning, development, management,
         operation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on the
         performance of TMCs and transportation management systems
        TMC managers, first level supervisors, and technical staff


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    TMC Performance Monitoring, Evaluation and
               Reporting Handbook
   Project Champion:                  Mark Newland, Indiana DOT
   FHWA Work Order Manager:           Raj Ghaman
   Contractor Lead:                   Brian Park, UVA
   Project Cost:                      $225,000
   Period of Performance:             16 Months


   Status
        Final Handbook                On project web page
        Outreach Materials (Primer,   On project web page
           Fact Sheet, Brochure &
           Presentation)
        508 Version of Deliverables   Under review

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    TMC Business Planning and Plans Handbook

   Objectives
       Provide guidance, processes, techniques, and recommended
        practice to assist in preparation and development of TMC
        business plans and models
       Outline successful business planning models
       Ensure long-term sustainability of TMCs
   Intended Audience
       Individuals responsible for or involved in planning, developing,
        implementing, managing, operating, maintaining, or supporting
        a TMC



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    TMC Business Planning and Plans Handbook

   Project Champion:                 Monica Kress, Caltrans
   FHWA Work Order Manager:          Raj Ghaman
   Contractor Lead:                  Pierre Pretorius,
                                      Kimley-Horn and Associates
   Project Cost:                     $200,000
   Period of Performance:            15 Months

   Status
       Final Handbook                On website
       Outreach Materials (Primer,   Developing 508 version
          Fact Sheet Brochure &
          Presentation)
       508 Version of Deliverables   Under development
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Developing and Using Concept of Operations in
    Transportation Management Systems
   Objectives
       Develop a detailed document providing technical guidance and
        recommended practices for concepts of operations and
        requirements in transportation management systems
       Specifically address:
          How to develop
          What to include
          How to use throughout system lifecycle

   Intended Audience
       Individuals responsible for or involved in managing, developing,
        implementing, operating, or maintaining a TMC and a
        transportation management system

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Developing and Using Concept of Operations in
    Transportation Management Systems
   Project Champion:                 Manny Agah, Arizona DOT
   FHWA Work Order Manager:          Emiliano Lopez
   Contractor Lead:                  Brian Smith, UVA
   Project Cost:                     $210,000
   Period of Performance:            15 Months


   Status
       Final Handbook                On project web page
       Outreach Materials (Primer,   On project web page
          Fact Sheet, Brochure &
          Presentation)
       508 Version of Deliverables   Under review

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     Multi-state, Statewide, and Regional TMC
     Concept of Operations and Requirements
   Objectives
       Provide technical guidance and recommended practices on the
        development and use of a concept of operations and system
        requirements throughout the life cycle of a regional, statewide,
        or multi-state TMC and transportation management system
       Build off of the Developing and Using a Concept of Operations in
        Transportation Management Systems Handbook
   Intended Audience
       Individuals who are involved in or responsible for the
        management, planning, design, operation, and maintenance of
        TMCs and transportation management systems


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     Multi-state, Statewide, and Regional TMC
     Concept of Operations and Requirements
   Project Champion:                     Jim McGee, Nebraska DOR
   FHWA Work Order Manager:              Raj Ghaman
   Contractor Lead:                      Brian Smith, UVA
   Project Cost:                         $154,000
   Period of Performance:                15 Months


   Status
       Final Handbook                    On project web page
       Outreach Materials (Fact Sheet,   On project web page
        & Technical Presentation)
       508 Version of Deliverables       Under development


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            Recovery and Mitigation for TMCs

   Objectives
       Provide technical guidance on how to plan, initiate, develop, and
        implement redundancy and recover plans for TMCs and
        transportation management systems
       Synthesize current practice and state of practice and highlight
        technical issues to considered, lessons learned, and
        recommended practices
   Intended Audience
       Targeted end users are TMC managers, first level supervisors,
        and technical staff (planners and operators) involved in
        management and operations of the transportation system.


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             Recovery and Mitigation for TMCs

   Project Champion:                     Monica Kress, Caltrans
   FHWA Work Order Manager:              Raj Ghaman
   Contractor Lead:                      Jeffrey Arch, Telvent Farradyne
   Project Cost:                         $250,000
   Period of Performance:                16 Months


   Status
       Final Handbook                    On project web page
       Outreach Materials (Fact Sheet,   On project web page
        & Technical Presentation)
       508 Version of Deliverables       Under development


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Future Projects
        TMC Human Factors Design Guidelines:
              Requirements Analysis
   Objectives
       Identify and prioritize needs for human factors guidance in the
        design and operation of TMCs
       Develop sample guidelines
       Recommend a approach for the development of a guidelines
        document to best support the identified user requirements
   Intended Audience
       State and local DOT engineers designing TMCs and developing
        procurement specifications
       TMC operators, human factors engineers, hardware and
        software developers and vendors
       Contractors responsible for designing, building, or renovating
        TMCs
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        TMC Human Factors Design Guidelines:
              Requirements Analysis
   Project Champion:                    Jeff Galas, Illinois DOT
   FHWA Work Order Manager:             Tom Granda
   Contractor Lead:                     John Campbell, Battelle
   Project Cost:                        $50,000
   Period of Performance:               8 Months


   Status
       Project Initiation - Anticipated Summer/Fall 2008
       Products: A project report, 3 sample guidelines, and a Statement
        of Work for guidelines development




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    Integration of TMCs and Law Enforcement –
                 Needs Assessment
   Objectives
       Assess current practices and identify institutional, operational
        and technical issues and challenges
       Identify topics and issues to be addressed in a follow-on study


   Intended Audience
       Targeted end users are TMC and law enforcement personnel,
        first level supervisors, and technical staff (planners, operators,
        dispatchers)




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    Integration of TMCs and Law Enforcement –
                 Needs Assessment
   Project Champion:                     John Domina, Nevada DOT
   FHWA Work Order Manager:              Tom Granda
   Contractor Lead:                      TBD
   Project Cost:                         $50,000
   Period of Performance:                8 Months


   Status
       Project Initiation - Anticipated Summer/Fall 2008
       Product: A Findings Report




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    Methodologies to Measure and Quantify TMC
                Benefits – Phase 1
   Objectives
        Synthesize methodologies for measuring, quantifying, and
         evaluating the costs and benefits of TMCs
        Assess the feasibility of developing a software tool that could be
         used to quantify the benefits of TMCs
        Phase 2: Develop a software tool
   Intended Audience
        Representative state DOT’s, MPOs, transit agencies,
         enforcement agencies and others
        TMC managers, first level supervisors, and technical staff
         (planners and operators) involved in the collection,
         dissemination and warehousing of data, and monitoring,
         evaluation and reporting of TMC performance and benefits

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    Methodologies to Measure and Quantify TMC
                Benefits – Phase 1
   Project Champion:                    Jim McGee, Nebraska DOR
   FHWA Work Order Manager:             Raj Ghaman
   Contractor Lead:                     TBD
   Project Cost:                        $75,000
                                         ($175,000 for Phase 2)
   Period of Performance:               8 Months


   Status
        Project Initiation - Anticipated Summer/Fall 2008
        Phase 1 Products: A Synthesis Report and Phase 2 Work Plan



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          Developing Travel Time Information

   Objectives
       Synthesize the state of the practice, success stories, and lessons
        learned
       Provide guidance and recommended practices on the methods,
        techniques, and procedures to collect, calculate, and predict
        travel time information
   Intended Audience
       Representative state DOT’s, MPOs, transit agencies,
        enforcement agencies and private service providers
       Developers and operators of public and private facilities that are
        involved in congestion mitigation strategies, traveler information
        systems and planning activities

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          Developing Travel Time Information

   Project Champion:                   Jeff Galas, Illinois DOT
   FHWA Work Order Manager:            Raj Ghaman
   Contractor Lead:                    TBD
   Project Cost:                       $150,000
   Period of Performance:              14 Months


   Status
       Project Initiation - Anticipated Summer/Fall 2008
       Products: A Technical Document, Outreach Materials (Fact
        Sheet, Brochure, & Presentation)



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    TMC Clearinghouse Support Services Phase 2

   Objectives
        Provide continued and improved support services for TMC
         Clearinghouse
        Evaluate feedback and recommend enhancement to improve
         clearinghouse features and functions
        Provide support to facilitate outreach and awareness to a
         broader audience base


   Intended Audience
        TMC managers and operators, representatives of state DOT’s,
         local agencies, practitioners, and researchers


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    TMC Clearinghouse Support Services Phase 2

   Project Champion:                    Co-Chairs
   FHWA Work Order Manager:             Raj Ghaman
   Contractor Lead:                     TBD
   Project Cost:                        $80,000
   Period of Performance:               12 Months


   Status
        Project Initiation - Anticipated Summer/Fall 2008
        Products: Enhanced Clearinghouse Website, Evaluation Report,
         Outreach Materials (Fact Sheet, Brochure & Presentation)



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Other Future Projects
                    Other Future Projects

1.   Requirements and Position Descriptions for TMC Support Staff
     ($175,000)
2.   Techniques for Managing Service Patrol Operations ($100,000)
3.   Best Practices for Road Condition Reporting Systems ($100,000)
4.   TMC Infrastructure Maintenance Management System ($200,000)
5.   TMC Staffing & Scheduling for Day-to-Day Operations, Phase 2:
     Software Development ($175,000)
6.   Developing TMC Operator Training Program Guidelines ($75,000)
7.   Knowledge Needs Assessment and Workshops for TMC Owners,
     Managers and Operators ($125,000)
8.   TMC Data Capture for Performance and Mobility Measures
     ($100,000)
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