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 Stories:

The innovative culture at MoDOT has allowed for the successful implementation of many TSMO strategies. Here, we will spotlight TSMO success stories.

TSMO - Behind the Plow: A Look at Winter Operations Coordination: 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 the first 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.

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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