The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future

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The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future Present

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future Future

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future Functions of the TMC Incident Management Emergency Management Congestion Management Traffic Management

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future Traffic Data Collection Vehicle Detection – Intrusive Inductive Loops Magnetic Pneumatic – Non-intrusive Infrared Microwave Ultrasonic Acoustic Video – Off-Road Probe Vehicle(s) Remote Sensing

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future Traffic Data Collection Data, Data and more Data Archived Data Traffic Analysis and Planning Optimize Existing Infrastructure and Operations

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future Traffic Monitoring Video Surveillance – Black & White Analog CCD – Color – Digital

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future Traffic Monitoring Video Surveillance – Black & White Analog CCD – Color – Digital Video Displays – TVs / Video Monitors – RGB Projector(s) – Cube Displays – Flat Panels Displays

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future Traffic and Traveler Information Dissemination Dynamic Message Signs – Line matrix

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future Traffic and Traveler Information Dissemination Dynamic Message Signs – Line matrix – Full matrix, color

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future Traffic and Traveler Information Dissemination Dynamic Message Signs – Line matrix – Full matrix, color – In-vehicle displays

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future Traffic and Traveler Information Dissemination Dynamic Message Signs – Line matrix – Full matrix, color – In-vehicle displays Highway Advisory Radio – AM, FM, Satellite, Streaming Audio Video Images – TV Stations & Video Distribution Partners 511Virginia

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future Traffic and Traveler Information Dissemination Incident Information – Tunnel / Key Location Backups – Lane Closures / Work Zones – Congestion / Expect Delays Video Images – Pre-trip: TV Stations, Local Media Website – Enroute Travel Times – I-66, I-95 – Alternate Routes - Reach the Beach

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future Future

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future What Will The Future Look Like? Incident Management Emergency Management Congestion Management Traffic Management

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future What Will The Future Look Like?

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future What Will The Future Look Like? Traffic and Congestion Management – Reactive / Active / Predictive – Near Real-time Based on Archived Data – Dissemination of Traffic and Traveler Information Personalized Service Applications Based – Dynamic Routing – Rules Based – Management vs. Monitoring Incident and Emergency Management – Reactive – Integration with CAD – Greater Involvement / Priority of Safety Service Patrols – Near Real-time Exchange of Information

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future What Will The Future Look Like? Data, Data and more Data Archived Data Traffic Analysis and Planning Predictive Modeling and Simulation Optimize Existing Infrastructure and Operations

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future What Will The Future Look Like? TMC Activities – Geographic or Functional Roles and Responsibilities – Increased Workload – Interoperability; Failover / Switchover – Multimodal Consolidate vs. Decentralized – Consolidate Control Room Activities – Decentralized Safety Service Patrols Maintenance

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future Monitoring Management Focus: – Monitoring Traffic Conditions – Dissemination of Information – Commuters Setting: – Recurring Congestion – Rush Hour Goals: – Change Route(s) – Change Timing / Schedule – Change Mode Decision-maker – Consumer – Transfer All Decision Risks Focus: – Monitoring Traffic Conditions – Dissemination of Information – All Travelers Setting: – Traffic Management – Incident Management Goals: – Change Route(s) – Change Timing / Schedule – Change Mode Decision-maker – Consumer / Agency – Sharing of Decision Risks What Will The Future Look Like?

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future What Will The Future Look Like? Similar Challenges / New Approach – Management vs. Monitoring – Better, Faster, Cheaper Services in Near Real Time – More Valuable More Technology Integrated into the Control Room – Probe Vehicle Data – Predictive Modeling / Simulation – Active Traffic Management / Managed Lanes – Variable Speed Limits More / Better Interoperability Between TOCs / TMCs Multimodal Integration and Operation

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future Hampton Roads TOC, circa 1992

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future Hampton Roads TOC, circa 1995

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future Hampton Roads TOC, circa 2000

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future Hampton Roads TOC, circa 2005

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future Hampton Roads TOC, circa 2012

The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future