The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
Past
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
Present
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
Future
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
Functions of the TMC
IncidentManagement
EmergencyManagement
CongestionManagement
TrafficManagement
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
Traffic Data Collection
Vehicle Detection– Intrusive
• Inductive Loops
• Magnetic
• Pneumatic
– Non-intrusive
• Infrared
• Microwave
• Ultrasonic
• Acoustic
• Video
– Off-Road
• Probe Vehicle(s)
• Remote Sensing
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
Traffic Data Collection
Data, Data and more Data
Archived Data
Traffic Analysis and Planning
Optimize Existing Infrastructure and
Operations
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
Traffic Monitoring
Video Surveillance– Black & White
Analog CCD
– Color
– Digital
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
Traffic Monitoring
Video Surveillance– Black & White
Analog CCD
– Color
– Digital
Video Displays– TVs / Video
Monitors
– RGB Projector(s)
– “Cube” Displays
– Flat Panels Displays
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
Traffic and Traveler Information Dissemination
Dynamic Message Signs– Line matrix
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
Traffic and Traveler Information Dissemination
Dynamic Message Signs– Line matrix– Full matrix, color
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
Traffic and Traveler Information Dissemination
Dynamic Message Signs– Line matrix– Full matrix, color– In-vehicle displays
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
Traffic and Traveler Information Dissemination
Dynamic Message Signs– Line matrix– Full matrix, color– In-vehicle displays
Highway Advisory Radio– AM, FM, Satellite, Streaming Audio
Video Images– TV Stations & Video Distribution Partners
511Virginia
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
Traffic and Traveler Information Dissemination
Incident Information– Tunnel / Key Location Backups– Lane Closures / Work Zones– “Congestion” / “Expect Delays”
Video Images– Pre-trip: TV Stations, Local Media Website– Enroute
Travel Times– I-66, I-95– Alternate Routes - “Reach the Beach”
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
Future
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
What Will The Future Look Like?
IncidentManagement
EmergencyManagement
CongestionManagement
TrafficManagement
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
What Will The Future Look Like?
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
What Will The Future Look Like?
Traffic and Congestion Management– Reactive / Active / Predictive– Near Real-time Based on Archived Data– Dissemination of Traffic and Traveler Information
• Personalized Service• Applications Based
– Dynamic Routing– Rules Based– “Management” vs. “Monitoring”
Incident and Emergency Management– Reactive– Integration with CAD– Greater Involvement / Priority of Safety Service Patrols– Near Real-time Exchange of Information
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
What Will The Future Look Like?
Data, Data and more Data
Archived Data
Traffic Analysis and Planning
Predictive Modeling and
Simulation
Optimize Existing Infrastructure and
Operations
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
What Will The Future Look Like?
TMC Activities– Geographic or Functional Roles and Responsibilities– Increased Workload– Interoperability; Failover / Switchover– Multimodal
Consolidate vs. Decentralized– Consolidate
• Control Room Activities– Decentralized
• Safety Service Patrols• Maintenance
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
Monitoring
Management
Focus:– Monitoring Traffic Conditions– Dissemination of Information– Commuters
Setting:– Recurring Congestion– Rush Hour
Goals:– Change Route(s)– Change Timing / Schedule– Change Mode
Decision-maker– Consumer– Transfer All Decision Risks
Focus:– Monitoring Traffic Conditions– Dissemination of Information– All Travelers
Setting:– Traffic Management– Incident Management
Goals:– Change Route(s)– Change Timing / Schedule– Change Mode
Decision-maker– Consumer / Agency– Sharing of Decision Risks
What Will The Future Look Like?
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
What Will The Future Look Like?
Similar Challenges / New Approach– Management vs. Monitoring– Better, Faster, Cheaper Services in Near Real Time– More Valuable
More Technology Integrated into the Control Room– Probe Vehicle Data– Predictive Modeling / Simulation– Active Traffic Management / Managed Lanes– Variable Speed Limits
More / Better Interoperability Between TOCs / TMCs
Multimodal Integration and Operation
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
Hampton Roads TOC, circa 1992
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
Hampton Roads TOC, circa 1995
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
Hampton Roads TOC, circa 2000
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
Hampton Roads TOC, circa 2005
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
Hampton Roads TOC, circa 2012
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future
The Traffic Management Center (TMC) of the Future