1. National Transportation Operations Coalition (NTOC) Jeffrey F. Paniati Associate Administrator for Operations Federal Highway Administration NAWG Meeting National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) 400 N. Capitol St.., NW Washington, DC January 29, 2004

2. Presentation Overview The Need for 21 st Century Operations Ongoing efforts to Advance Operations National Transportation Operations Coalition (NTOC)

3. Local, State, and Federal Transportation Professionals Elected/Appointed Officials Transportation Planners Public Safety Community University and Research Professionals Private Industry The Operations Community

4. To Build, maintain, and operate a transportation system that is safe, reliable and secure. Operations Community Objective

5. Operations Community Challenges Urban Congestion is reducing the quality of life and our economic vitality. Rural Crashes are a significant public health problem. Unexpected delays have a big impact (fog, ice, work zones). Ports and Border Delays are reducing our global competitiveness. Operating the system smartly and efficiently can help address each of these challenges.

6. Operations Community Responsibility Building a 21 st century operations culture that effectively uses 21 st century technologies.

7. What is 21 st Century Operations? Out Reactive Project focused Jurisdictions 8/5 Output-oriented Historical info In Proactive Customer focused Systems 24/7 Performance-based Real-time info Characteristics

8. What are 21 st Century Technologies?…..ITS! Information gathering Information sharing Control Vehicle-based Vehicle to roadside to home base Payment

9. How Can We Achieve Our Objective? I.Manage for Performance II.Advancing the State-of-the-Practice III.Communicating/Educating/Advocating

10. Manage for Performance Develop and implement performance measures and processes Organize agencies to operate Plan for operations (incorporate into the transportation planning process)

11. The Cultural Shift! Achieved through Unprecedented Regional Transportation Operations Collaboration and Coordination Transportation Operations and Maintenance Regional Transportation Systems Management and Operations Representation and awareness Linkage State Transportation Planning and Investment Decision- making Regional Transportation Planning and Investment Decision- making State DOT

12. Advance the State of the Practice Detect, respond, remove incidents quicker. Reduce delays due to work zones. Operate intersections safer/more efficiently. Manage traffic more aggressively. Reduce run-of-road crashes. Manage better during inclement weather. Ensure we are prepared for emergencies. Provide travelers with full information.

13. Communicate/Advocate/Educate National Transportation Operations Coalition (NTOC)

14. Representing the Community through partnerships with: Key national associations – AASHTO, APTA, ITE, ITS-A, APWA, AMPO, NACE, NACTO, STPP, ICMA, PTI, AAPA, TRB, and others. Focus on moving stakeholders from Dialogue to Action.

15. Coalition Action Plan Managing for Performance ° Develop easy to use performance measure materials. ° Create information and tools to support planning for operation. ° Advance consideration of operations in the planning process. Advancing the State-of-the Practice ° Develop tool-box of best practice. ° Develop performance benchmarks for changeable message signs. ° Develop performance benchmarks for traffic signal systems. Communicating/Educating/Advocating ° Summarize operations benefits data. ° Develop products aimed at decision-makers. ° Create shared management and operations website. ° Develop comprehensive/coordinated outreach program.

16. Coalition Structure NTOC NAWG Communication & Outreach Signal Systems & VMS Benchmarking Performance Measurement & Reporting Linking Planning & Operations Funding Compendium Current Action Teams

17. Outreach & Communications Task Force for the NTOC To educate “the community” on the benefits of adopting operations strategies and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) as viable options for improving the overall performance of the nation’s transportation system. NAWG Goal

18. Assist in the development and execution of NTOC Outreach and Communications activities Provide guidance on NTOC Outreach Agenda Attend Monthly NAWG/NTOC Outreach Meetings Update NTOC at bi-annual meetings NAWG Role and Responsibilities

19. “Talking Ops” Web cast Series (similar to Freight) Transportation Operations Conference (ITE Spring 05) Development of Publications and Articles Provide guidance on redesign of NTOC Website, E-Dialogue, and ICDN Host Conference Sessions and Workshops on Operations issues NAWG Possible Activities

20. SAFETEA: Operations Provisions Legislatively establishes Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O). Promotes regional operations coordination/collaboration. Establishes a Real-Time System Management Information Program. Focuses resources on improving system performance ° Infrastructure Performance and Maintenance Program ° ITS Performance Incentive Program Creates an institutional focus on freight management. Funds a strong ITS R&D program; supports separate Operations R&D program.

21. Summary Delivering a safe, reliable, and secure transportation system requires operations—21 st century operations using 21 st century technologies. There are many things we need to do today to deliver 21 st century operations. ° Managing for Performance ° Advancing the State-of-the-Practice ° Communicating/Educating/Advocating SAFETEA presents the opportunity to significantly advance the consideration of Operations. FHWA and the National Transportation Operations Coalition are working together as champions to build a 21 st century operations culture.

22. For More Information: Office of Operations: www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov National Transportation Operations Coalition http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/nat_dialogue.htm Zia Burleigh zia.burleigh@fhwa.dot.gov zia.burleigh@fhwa.dot.gov (202) 366-1896

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