Transportation Systems Management & Operations

Guiding Principle: We share trends and promote the inclusion of TSM&O tools in all projects, from planning to operations.

About the TSM&O Council

The Council mission is to promote dialogue and innovation in the deployment of transportation solutions that maximize the use of existing infrastructure to benefit society. Our goal is to be a professional voice in marketing TSM&O so that it is viewed as equal in importance to project design and construction.

What will it take for Transportation Systems Management and Operations to be seen as equal in importance to the design and construction stages of transportation projects? It will take the active participation of more than 1,000 members of the TSM&O Council. Active participation of members is encouraged through this Council with ongoing dialogue on innovation in the deployment of multimodal transportation solutions that maximize the use of existing roadway infrastructure to benefit society. Our goal is to be a professional voice in marketing multimodal transportation TSM&O so that it is viewed as equal in importance to project design and construction.

This Council spotlights best practices in TSM&O and offers insight on marketing these TSM&O best practices for possible replication in member communities. The Council oversees the active participation of members in multiple projects and programs. Products and services are developed as necessary to advance the deployment of ITS and to improve operational efficiency of the multimodal roadway network. In addition, the Council manages activities associated with the development and marketing of information to assist those with responsibilities in the field of TSM&O. Transportation Systems Management and Operations is an emphasis area of the ITE International Board of Directors.

Twice-monthly newsletters are also issued through the National Traffic Operations Coalition (NTOC), which discuss current issues related to Transportation Systems Management & Operations initiatives.

Current Initiatives & Featured Resources

The TSM&O Council’s annual Action Plan guides the development of technical resources, educational content, and industry collaboration. Published resources are available below, with additional projects added as they are completed.

Resource	Type	Status
CAV Committee: How the MUTCD Addresses Needs for CAVs	Webinar	Coming Soon!
Use & Application of Project Prioritization in TSMO Projects	Technical Brief	Available

For a comprehensive list of ITE research and resources, visit the full Library.

Current TSM&O Committees

Connected and Automated Vehicles Committee

Smart Communities Committee

Urban Goods Movement Committee

Get Involved!

Connect
15 minutes

Stay connected through the Council's e-Community to follow discussions, receive project updates, and learn about new opportunities to get involved. Simply select "Join Community" to customize your notification preferences.

Explore
1 hour

Attend a council meeting to learn about current projects and meet other volunteers; most groups meet 4–6 times per year. Meetings are open to all members.

Contribute
2–5 hours per project

Review a draft publication, share a case study, or provide technical feedback on a project.

Collaborate
1–3 hours per month

Join a council or committee and help develop technical resources, webinars, and conference sessions. Council members help identify strategic priorities and coordinate technical initiatives across committees. Committee members develop publications, webinars, conference sessions, and other resources while helping shape the council's annual work plan.

Contact Us

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