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This chapter describes the functions of a transportation management center (TMC). Information flows among stakeholders and how they relate to the Regional ITS Architecture and how they may be implemented are discussed The functions of a typical major TMC are described.
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Gordon, R.L. (2010). Transportation Management Centers. In: Intelligent Freeway Transportation Systems. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0733-2_9
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