01126989

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https://doi.org/10.3141/2099-11

http://scholar.google.com...ffin&publication_year=2009

Traditionally, transportation system operations have been constrained by jurisdictional and administrative boundaries. Local governments and state agencies have operated facilities for which they are responsible with little coordination. As surface transportation mobility challenges continue to increase, it is evident that although different localities and agencies may still operate their own systems, there is a need for coordinated regional operations. An important component of enabling such coordination is the achievement of consistency in the standard operating procedures (SOPs) used by the individual transportation operations centers (TOCs). Historically, each TOC has developed its own SOPs, suited to its own unique needs and the resources available. Although these individual SOPs have served their TOCs well, such customized operations procedures of a TOC are often not compatible with its neighboring TOCs. As such, establishing regional coordination, especially to manage large-scale incidents or emergencies, is difficult. In this research effort a methodology was developed to analyze TOC SOPs to find opportunities to increase regional consistency. This methodology was applied in a case study to analyze the SOPs of the five TOCs and the statewide emergency operations center in the state of Virginia. The results of this study indicate that several differences indeed hamper coordination among the centers. At the same time a number of procedures with the potential for increased consistency are also identified. Information contained in this paper will benefit systems integrators, planners, researchers, and other transportation professionals involved in regional integration efforts and in policy and procedures review.

01138793

09-1210

English

pp 94-101

2009

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board

9780309126151

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Case studies; Coordination; Disasters and emergency operations; Highway operations; Mobility; Regional transportation; Traffic control centers; Traffic signal control systems

Standard operating procedures; System operations; Systems integration

Virginia

Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; I73: Traffic Control

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Jan 30 2009 5:25PM

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