What does TSMO and ITS stand for?
TSMO stands for Transportation Systems Management and Operations and refers to a set of strategies used to help manage traffic on the transportation network. TSMO strategies primarily aim to enhance mobility, increase efficiency, and improve safety of the existing infrastructure network. Rather than relying on
improvements such as road widening or intersection improvements, TSMO solutions are often lower cost and provide the ability to package more than one strategy for greater benefit. The use of TSMO strategies also relies heavily on inter-agency collaboration and refined organizational processes.
ITS stands for Intelligent Transportation Systems and is a term that refers to the technologies that accompany TSMO strategies. ITS Devices such as road sensors, cameras, and dynamic message signs support broader deployment of ITS systems that help manage traffic, clear incidents, and enable effective TSMO
processes. Fiber optic communications that connect traffic signals, devices, and detection all provide data that can be used to implement TSMO strategies.
What is the TSMO/ITS architecture and plan?
A TSMO/ITS Architecture and Plan creates a roadmap for the deployment of TSMO, ITS, and related strategies for a particular study area. These plans are produced through collaborative efforts with local stakeholders and detailed analysis and research of the specific needs of the study area.
The CMCOG Regional TSMO and Regional ITS Plan will be the region’s first TSMO/ITS plan. It will document the region’s existing TSMO/ITS related infrastructure and operational functions and develop TMSO/ITS recommendations to build on the mobility, efficiency, and safety of the existing transportation network within the study area. Recommended initiatives will be identified for the short-term (3-5 years), mid-term (5-10 years), and long-term (10+ years) time horizons. The ITS Architecture will complement the plan by documenting the existing and planned systems and how they function with one another in accordance with the Federal Highway Administration’s (FWHA) Requirements.
Who is involved in the project?
The project is being led by the Central Midlands Council of Governments (CMCOG). Other stakeholder entities involved in the project include:
- SCDOT Headquarters
- SCDOT Districts 1, 2, & 4
- Richland County
- Newberry County
- Fairfield County
- Lexington County
- City of Columbia
- Town of Lexington
The consultant team for the project is led by Exult Engineering, with partners from CHA, ICF Incorporated, and E. Haselden and Associates.
What area does the study cover?
The study area consists of the CMCOG Rural Planning Area and the Columbia Area Transportation Study (COATS) Boundary in South Carolina. The study will look at TSMO/ITS strategies for both the freeway and roadway (arterial) networks within the study area.
Project Materials
- · Relevant Project Maps (link to be provided as completed)
- · Final TSMO/ITS Guide (link to be provided as completed)
- · Final TSMO/ITS Architecture and Plan (link to be provided as completed)
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