PROJECTPRE-RFP

Final TSMO Plan adoption

Ames Area MPO
Detected
Jul 14, 2026
112 days ago
Sector
Transportation
Detected 112 days agoJul 14

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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF

What's planned

The committee will hold a hearing and vote on a resolution to approve the Final Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Plan. A TSMO plan typically outlines strategies for traffic management, signal timing, ITS devices, traveler information, and incident management. Once adopted, the region is likely to pursue projects for systems engineering, software, hardware, data platforms, and operational consulting. Vendors in ITS, analytics, and traffic operations should engage to understand priority corridors and near-term implementation actions.

Background

TSMO plan will guide future TIP amendments and project selection for operations-focused investments.

From the meeting

Meeting date
July 14, 2026
Agency
Ames Area MPO

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