Training Detail

TOM: Emerging Trends and Practices is the second training in a series of Transportation Operations Manual (TOM) courses. The TOM can be divided into six parts (A through F), and this training covers part F, which is the industry and trends.

The TOM is a powerful resource and support tool for agencies looking to support, sustain, and grow their Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) programs. This course shows participants how they can use new and emerging technologies to get the most out of their multimodal transportation network to make it safer and more efficient.

This course offers professional development hours (PDHs). You will see the PDHs on your course completion certificate, which also serves as documentation of your attendance. PDH requirements vary, therefore, it is up to you to determine whether or not this particular course qualifies under your State or board requirements.

Target audience: The target audience for this course includes several roles as they relate to Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO). That includes those who are looking to develop new operational capabilities to optimize transportation system performance and those looking for ways to incorporate TSMO at a strategic, programmatic, and tactical level. This course is also well-suited for those trying to expand their current TSMO practice. Additionally, this course is ideal for new engineers, new-to-TSMO engineers, and transportation practitioners who want to learn about TSMO.

Learning outcomes: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain how emerging technologies are integrated into the TOM;
• Describe how technology trends support transportation network advancement and improvement; and
• List the ways in which emerging technology can impact agency activities.