TSMO Strategies
The following operational strategies can be considered in addressing congestion. Guidance regarding the applicability of these strategies can be found in PennDOT's TSMO Guidebook Part I: Planning, Chapter 6 - Mitigating Congestion.
| TSMO Strategy | Causes of Congestion |
|---|
| Recurring Congestion | Unplanned Events | Planned Events |
|---|
| Bottlenecks | Poor Signal Timing | Traffic Incidents | Inclement Weather | Work Zones | Special Events |
|---|
| Bridge De-icing | |
| | X | | |
| Closed Circuit TV Cameras (CCTV) | X | | X | X | X | X |
| Dynamic Curve Warning | | | X | X | | |
| Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) | X | | X | X | X | X |
| Dynamic Rerouting | X | | X | | X | X |
| Flex Lanes | X | | X | | X | X |
| Freeway Service Patrols | | | X | | X | X |
| Integrated Corridor Management | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Junction Control | X | | X | | X | X |
| Managed Lanes | X | | | | | |
| Queue Warning | X | | X | | X | X |
| Ramp Metering | X | | X | | | X |
| Road Weather Info. Systems (RWIS) | | | | X | | |
| Smart Corridor Initiatives | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| TIM Teams | | | X | | | X |
| Traffic Incident Detection | | | X | | | |
| Traffic Management Center | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Traffic Signal Enhancements | | X | | | | |
| Transit Signal Priority | | X | | | | |
| Traveler Information | X | | X | X | X | X |
| Variable Speed Displays | X | | X | X | X | |