Tagged ‘Traffic Management Division’

Variable Speed Limit Signs Activated on I-80

Posted on: January 16th, 2014

The UDOT Traffic Operations Center (TOC) has a tool to enhance safety for drivers  on I-80 – one of the most heavily-traveled roads in the state. On Jan. 8, 2014, 15 new variable speed limit (VSL) signs were activated along I-80 in Parley’s Canyon. The signs are controlled by the TOC to help maintain consistent […]

Optimizing Mobility – UDOT’s Traffic Management Division

Posted on: June 28th, 2013

The UDOT Traffic Management Division (TMD) houses UDOT’s Traffic Operations Center (TOC), the traffic signal management division, traveler information program and deployment and maintenance for Utah’s robust Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) network. UDOT utilizes the resources from within the TMD to plan for and react to any type of event that reduces capacity on Utah […]

Copper Wire Theft

Posted on: February 12th, 2013

Driving in the dark lately? You may have noticed the lights are out along some sections of major interstates, like I-15, I-80, and I-215. But don’t blame the power company or burned out light bulbs…the real culprits are thieves who are in the business of stealing copper wire. When you and I drive past the […]