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Transportation System Management and Operations Element
The Transportation System Management and Operations element of the Transportation System Plan (TSP) identifies
systems and operational strategies for Washington County to pursue over time. This section focuses on the provision of
systems to improve the management and operation of the integrated multimodal transportation network. Transporta-
tion System Management & Operations includes four functional areas: multimodal traffic management, traveler infor-
mation, traffic incident response, and transportation demand management. These topics are organized into the three
major sections shown below.

• MultiModal Traffic Management, Operations and Traveler Information
› Traffic Control & Traveler Information
› Bicycle & Pedestrian
› Rural
• Traffic Incident Response
• Travel Demand Management Strategies

Washington County’s Intelligent Transportation System Plan combines multimodal traffic management and operations
and traveler information systems into a coordinated transportation system management architecture. At this time,
Washington County does not envision development of a county-based traffic incident response program. The county
coordinates with ODOT, which provides a dedicated and efficient incident response program (formerly known as Corridor
Management Teams or COMET). Beyond the ODOT incident response program, Washington County relies on emergency
services departments (such as the county Sheriff’s Office and Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue) to respond to incidents
throughout the transportation system.

MULTIMODAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT, OPERATIONS AND TRAVELER
INFORMATION

Washington County seeks to improve the safety, security and movement of goods, people and services for all
modes of the transportation network by using advanced technologies, coordinated management techniques,
and by providing real-time traveler information. Building and managing a smarter, more efficient transpor-
tation system requires cooperation between Washington County, ODOT, and local agencies. Improving the
management and operations of the integrated multi-modal transportation network necessitates a combined
strategy of capital projects, use of technology, and public transportation. Many of these strategies may be
used on corridors where Washington County operates the traffic signals. Washington County will lead these
efforts and will coordinate with local agencies and ODOT on the implementation, as applicable.

Washington County, in partnership with numerous stakeholders, has developed an Intelligent Transportation ADOPTED TEXT
System (ITS) Plan for the county’s roadways. The ITS plan will guide the deployment of advanced technolo-
gies and management techniques to improve the safety and efficiency of the county’s transportation system.
The goals of the ITS Plan include:

• Improve the safety and security of our transportation system
• Improve the efficiency of the transportation system

• Provide improved traveler information
• Deploy functional and cost efficient ITS infrastructure
• Integrate regional ITS projects with local and regional partners

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Effective November 27, 2015 • Updated December, 15 2016