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102 Introduction In preparing this white paper, the L17 team identified a number of research reports and resources developed by the transportation industry relevant to this topic: • University of Maryland Operations Academy (1)
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103 purpose In a time when funding is shrinking and travel demand is growing, increasing congestion on our transportation system must be addressed with all available resources and strategies. Travel interruptions and delays resulting from unanticipated events contribute significantly to congestion and represent an area in which transportation agencies can make significant gains.
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104 technology, and systems management that requires a multidisciplinary education. Although this mix of topic areas may be very attractive to students considering the field, their knowledge of TSM&O career opportunities needs to be increased.
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105 continually updated resource, provides the foundation for analysis. The NTTR database illustrates the breadth of support that exists currently in each area while providing the detail about specific schools and their courses.
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106 Table E.1. Matrix of Current Academic Support for TSM&O Operations Academy Focus Areas Related Topic Areas from NCHRP 20-77 Core Competencies Current Course Availability (NTTR Database)
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107 (continued on next page) Table E.1.
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108Table E.1. Matrix of Current Academic Support for TSM&O (continued)
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109 (continued on next page) Table E.1.
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110Table E.1. Matrix of Current Academic Support for TSM&O (continued)
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111 general studies and technical courses that can feed into transportation careers: for example, computer information systems and electronics courses. Community colleges can serve a role in advancing TSM&O academic offerings through opportunities for positions in ITS-related industries such as maintaining equipment and staffing traffic management centers.
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