Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO)

Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO)
Current Law	Administration Proposal H.R. 2088 & S. 1072 as Modified SAFETEA of 2003	House H.R. 3 as Passed House TEA-LU	Senate H.R. 3 as Passed Senate SAFETEA of 2005
	Section 1701	Section 1202	Section 1701
No comparable provision	No separate funding provided; Secretary to encourage regional operations collaboration and coordination between transportation and public safety agencies to ensure efficient and effective transportation systems management and operations on Federal-aid highways; States to establish system of basic real-time monitoring capability.	No separate funding provided for TSMO activities, but provides $1M from the HTF in FY2005 to carry out ITS Procurement study; Federal share 100%. Funds available until expended.	No separate funding provided. Requires Secretary to carry out a program that: encourages regional operations; collaboration and coordination between transportation and public safety agencies; and encourages States to establish system of basic real-time monitoring capability to ensure efficient and effective management and operation of transportation systems.
No comparable provision	Defines TSMO; amends existing definitions (including "construction") to enhance TSMO and to allow procurement flexibility necessary to take advantage of advanced operational practices and technology.	Same as Administration bill for definition of TSMO; does not amend definition of construction.	Provides definition of TSMO and a new definition of construction that includes operating costs, TSMO, and improvements directly relating to securing transportation infrastructures for detection, preparedness, response, and recovery. [Section 3]
No comparable provision	No comparable provision	No comparable provision	Allows State to spend STP funds to reduce traffic delays caused by accidents and breakdowns during rush hour.
No comparable provision	No comparable provision	Calls for Secretary to conduct a study on ITS procurement policy and make recommendations. Final report on study is to be transmitted to Congress not later than March 31, 2006.	No comparable provision

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