TSMO Overview
Texas roads are busier than ever and more drivers increase the potential for crashes and congestion.
TxDOT is addressing these issues through the implementation of Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSMO) and has developed a statewide TSMO Strategic Plan.
TSMO is a strategic approach to proactively improve mobility for all modes of transportation by integrating planning and design with operations and maintenance to holistically manage the transportation network and optimize existing infrastructure.
The TxDOT Traffic Safety Division (TRF) oversees the development and implementation of TSMO for TxDOT divisions and districts.
What is TSMO?
Why TSMO?
With the current pace of development and growth, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and congestion are expected to get worse across Texas. The statewide TSMO program aims to improve mobility and safety through coordinated strategies that are supported by well-defined institutional arrangements, standard operating procedures and regional partnerships with stakeholder agencies. TSMO will also develop a culture which recognizes traffic management systems as a core priority, supported by dedicated programs and funding and optimizing the existing infrastructure by increasing throughput and restoring system capacity.
TSMO focuses on the customer throughout the project development process by prioritizing mobility solutions and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). TSMO mobility strategies and ITS technologies are relatively low in cost, can be implemented faster, and have higher benefit-cost ratios compared to projects adding roadway capacity.
TSMO Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives
Statewide TSMO Vision: Improve safety and mobility for all modes of transportation by integrating planning, design, operations and maintenance activities and acknowledging all opportunities for innovation.
Statewide TSMO Mission: Through innovation, collaboration, and performance‐based decision making, the existing transportation facilities are developed, constructed, maintained and operated cost‐effectively, with the end user in mind.
Statewide TSMO Goals and Objectives:
TSMO Program and Tactical Plans
District/region TSMO Program and Tactical Plans will be made available as they are developed. The TSMO district program plans that are currently available can be accessed through the links below:
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