TSMO Strategies
The following operational strategies can be considered in addressing congestion. Guidance regarding the applicability of these strategies can be found in PennDOT's TSMO Guidebook Part I: Planning, Chapter 6 - Mitigating Congestion.
TSMO Strategy | Causes of Congestion | |||||
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Recurring Congestion | Unplanned Events | Planned Events | ||||
Bottlenecks | Poor Signal Timing | Traffic Incidents | Inclement Weather | Work Zones | Special Events | |
Bridge De-icing | | X | ||||
Closed Circuit TV Cameras (CCTV) | X | X | X | X | X | |
Dynamic Curve Warning | X | X | ||||
Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) | X | X | X | X | X | |
Dynamic Rerouting | X | X | X | X | ||
Flex Lanes | X | X | X | X | ||
Freeway Service Patrols | X | X | X | |||
Integrated Corridor Management | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Junction Control | X | X | X | X | ||
Managed Lanes | X | |||||
Queue Warning | X | X | X | X | ||
Ramp Metering | X | X | X | |||
Road Weather Info. Systems (RWIS) | X | |||||
Smart Corridor Initiatives | X | X | X | X | X | X |
TIM Teams | X | X | ||||
Traffic Incident Detection | X | |||||
Traffic Management Center | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Traffic Signal Enhancements | X | |||||
Transit Signal Priority | X | |||||
Traveler Information | X | X | X | X | X | |
Variable Speed Displays | X | X | X | X |