Track C

The next generation of an agencies traffic management systems (TMSs) and their operations centers (TMCs) offer agencies the opportunity to improve traffic safety and mobility. To achieve these goals may involve planning and pursuing improvements, enhancing services, or developing a strategic direction charting a path to prepare for and pursue the next generation of an agencies TMSs. This track will explore opportunities agencies may consider to improve the capabilities and performance of their TMSs by taking advantage of new technologies, using innovative methods to enhance services being provided, expanding service areas, actively manage traffic, identifying incidents, and sharing of traffic and roadway condition information. 

SESSION 1C Setting a Strategic Direction and Planning for Future TMS Improvements

Tuesday, July 1 | 11:30 – 13:00
Conference Room: GROUND FLOOR

To realize the potential of existing TMSs, it is necessary for agencies to continually pursue projects to enhance the capabilities (e.g., functions, actions, services) and performance, while also ensuring sufficient resources are available to manage and operate these systems. The presentations and dialog in this session will consider a range of issues agencies may consider when planning for improvements or preparing a strategic plan to chart the future direction and future of agency TMSs.

Moderator: Pete Marshall, D2Traffic Technologies

Speakers: 

  • Dejan Velickovic, Head of TMC, Belgrade City Administration – Secretariat for Transport
    Planning for Future Strategic TMC Improvements – viewpoint of a city

  • Kristin Virshbo, CEO, Castle Rock Consultants
    Traffic Management Systems Sharing Data Within a Regional Digital Ecosystem

  • Skylar Knickerbocker, Engineer IV, Iowa State University
    Traffic Management Systems Sharing and Using Data
  • Grigoris Chasanis, Electromechanical, Tolling, IT Manager, Olympia Odos
    Planning for a New TMS and Considering New Technologies