Incident response & recovery
No one plans their day around a car breaking down or a collision blocking their route. Incidents can happen at anytime and greatly disrupt the flow of traffic. TSMO strategies seek to clear collisions and disabled vehicles quickly, reestablishing mobility and minimizing exposure to those involved. They support the safety and mobility of first responders and the general traveling public.
| Title | Cost | Technology | Collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active traffic management | High | High | Medium |
| Adaptive signals - coordination, integration, & timing | High | High | Medium |
| Agreement & policy development | Low | Low | High |
| Dynamic lane assignment | Medium | High | Medium |
| Emergency vehicle preemption | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Highway advisory radio | Low | Low | Low |
| Instant tow | Low | Low | Medium |
| Planned event or incident signal timing | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Ramp metering | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Route choice - notifying travelers about travel times or delays | Medium | Medium | High |
| Safety analysis & countermeasure selection | Low | Low | Low |
| Traffic incident management coordination | Medium | Medium | High |
| Traffic incident management operations | Medium | Medium | High |
| Traffic management center | High | High | High |
| Variable message signs | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Variable speed limits | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Work zone intelligent transportation systems | Medium | High | High |