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 3C Attracting and Developing Staff to Manage Traffic Management Systems

Tuesday, July 1 | 16:15 – 17:45
Conference Room: GROUND FLOOR

Agencies face a number of challenges and constraints in developing staffing plans, estimating and obtaining approval for staff, and the resources needed to operate their TMSs. The process to update or develop, elements to include, and summary of the staffing and resources to meet current and future staffing needs are important to include in a TMS, TSMO, or agency programs, plans, and budgets. This session will explore agency practices with developing, supporting, enhancing, and obtaining the resources to develop and sustain the capacity of TMS staff.

Moderator: Jon Obenberger, JTO Transportation Consulting

Speakers:

  • Fanis Papadimitriou, Senior Advisor on Traffic Operations & Maintenance, Nea Attiki Odos Operation S.A.
    Planning, Preparing, and Implementing Transitions in the Operation of TMSs
  • Dimitris Mandalozis, Chief Operating Officer, Aegean Motorway S.A.
    Training and Developing TMC Staff to Handle Operations Challenges and Crises
  • Vlad Vorotovic, CEO, ERTICO – ITS Europe
    Building and Sustaining Staff Capabilities Needed to Sustain TMSs
  • Michail Angelopoulos, Tunnel Safety Officer, Olympia Odos Operation
    TMC Staffing and Operation Challenges in a Project with Expanding Needs, The Olympia Odos Case