Providing information to travelers | TSMO

Informed drivers can make better decisions. Knowing how long it will take to get to their destination, why there is a backup ahead or when a construction project will start are examples of helpful information to improve the traveling experience en route. TSMO strategies can range from dynamic signs along roadway to updating messages through radio, smartphones, or web applications - all in support of helping drivers reach their destination safely and efficiently.

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Title	Cost	Technology	Collaboration
Active parking management	Medium	Medium	Medium
Active traffic management	High	High	Medium
Construction transportation management plans	Low	Low	High
Highway advisory radio	Low	Low	Low
Integrated Corridor Management	High	High	High
Parallel route detouring communication to travelers	Medium	Medium	High
Queue warnings	Medium	Medium	Low
Road weather information systems	Medium	Medium	Low
Route choice - notifying travelers about travel times or delays	Medium	Medium	High
Speed management	Medium	Medium	High
Traffic detectors	Medium	Medium	Low
Traffic incident management coordination	Medium	Medium	High
Traffic management center	High	High	High
Traffic signal communication to vehicles	High	High	Medium
Transit service planning & operations	Medium	Medium	High
Traveler information via 511 telephone, social media & web applications	Medium	High	High
Truck parking facility management	Medium	Medium	High
Variable message signs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Variable speed limits	Medium	Medium	Medium