1. TRB Annual Meeting Preview
December 8, 2015
Thomas E. Kern
Managing Director, NOCoE

2. Our Vision
Improve surface transportation system reliability by offering exceptional support services to TSM&O practitioners.
Our Mission 
To serve as a focal point for sharing up-to-date information and to provide professional development through an actively-managed website, peer exchange workshops, webinars and a communal hub for TSM&O practitioners.

3. Our Goals Increase awareness and understanding of NOCoE.
Educate, train and develop transportation agency officials and other TSM&O practitioners by offering reliable information and professional development opportunities.
Continuously engage stakeholders in developing and evaluating the NOCoE’s programs and activities.
Sustain NOCoE by leveraging opportunities with private industry, trade organizations and academic institutions.

4. NOCoE Board and Technical Advisory Committee

5. National Operations Center of Excellence
KTS
EKTS
NOCoE
National Operations Center of Excellence
The partnership: working together with the TSM&O community to promote:
Leadership
Knowledge synthesis
Best practices and guidance
New research
Collaborative workshops and training
Peer-to-peer relationships and community forums
The NOCoE relies on the commitment of its stakeholders and funding sources to operate and provide much needed services to support the transportation industry. The FHWA is the Center’s major funding provider and they provide this funding through a cooperative agreement with AASHTO. In addition, more than twenty states have made voluntary contributions of $15,000 each towards technical services and in-kind contributions are provided by ITE and ITSA.

6. on the Center’s Website
Knowledge Resources
on the Center’s Website
Discussion Forums/Blogs
Technical Services
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8. Technical Services Newsletter- Bi-weekly
Webinars- Over 20 held, 2-3 per month going forward
In-person Peer Exchanges – 4 completed, 5 in the works
Virtual Peer Exchanges – 1 completed, more under discussion
Assist agencies in conducting CMM Self-evaluations- On offer
Maintain TSM&O research report library/reference, maintain status of ongoing/active research activity – One stop shop
National TSM&O Workforce Development Summit – Spring 2016
Expand on the services provided and planned. Subject, purpose etc.

9. The Center at TRB In the Exhibit Hall – Come to our stand!
Who we are – Check out the Center’s Handout
Our services – Information available at the exhibit and from Center staff
TRB’s Operations Committees– NOCoE presence and collaboration
Weeklong listening and knowledge capture – Offering the Center as a place for operations know-how
On the ground engagement of the TSM&O community – Identifying opportunities for collaboration