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Proposed TSMO Strategies

A TSMO approach encourages smaller, more easily implemented projects to improve safety and our ability to get around. Examples include spot treatments, such as adding a turn lane at an intersection, adding pedestrian or bicycle signals, and improving signing and striping. Technology strategies help traffic flow better, improve detection for vulnerable roadway users, and improve agency coordination when responding to crashes and navigating emergencies.

TSMO Strategies that make sense for Anchorage and Eagle River-Chugiak:

Please review each Strategy below and then share your ideas via our online survey at the bottom of this page!

Incident & Emergency Management

Incident and emergency management will allow the transportation network to provide solutions for users before, during, and after incidents, including worsening weather conditions and large city-wide events.

There are other ways outside of emergency vehicle signal preemption that can aid in these efforts. This includes integrated emergency response using shared data, automated real-time communications, scenario planning, and monitoring winter operations using CCTV and environmental sensors.

Traveler Information

Increasing traveler access to real-time information allows for empowered decision making, improving accessibility and use for transit and active transportation modes.

Examples of information that can be provided include crashes as they occur, construction and event detours, road conditions, and congested areas. The information should be provided in an easily accessible manner, including, but not limited to, mapping and dynamic information signs.

Public Transportation Management

Pedestrian & Bicyclist Detection

There are many ways to improve public transportation. One way is called Transit Signal Priority (TSP). TSP uses technology that allows transit to stop at fewer red lights, while not disrupting traffic. TSP provides a more reliable service for those choosing transit as their transportation option.

Other examples of public transportation management include live transit-arrival times, automated payment, and micro-mobility hubs.

People are more likely to choose to bike and walk as the transportation system shifts from a focus on single-occupancy vehicles. Providing detection for these types of users will encourage more people to choose other forms of transportation. When pedestrians and / or bicyclists arrive at an intersection, they can be detected and given priority to cross.

Optimizing Signal Operations

Optimizing signal operations allows for the best traffic flow during times of highest vehicle volume and off-peak hours, since signals can be programed differently for different times of day. This can aid in freight movement as well, which is important to the City of Anchorage and the surrounding areas.

Maintenance & Construction Management

Providing maintenance and construction management allows for reduced traveler frustration, increased safety, congestion management through Smart Work Zone systems, enhanced communications and infrastructure monitoring technology. All of which improves the transportation network and user experience.