Institutional Architectures to Improve Systems Operations and Management (2012) / Chapter Skim
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, but the U.K. Highways Agency has established subnational regions (like state DOT districts)
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Culture and Leadership The incremental approach, as a baseline, is structured toward increasing levels of understanding and orientation toward SO&M as a formal program. Outsourcing and public–private partnerships introduce partial or substantial changes in the business model, reflecting not only an introduction of a new DOT mission and responsibility (and improved cooperation with other public entities)
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Table 9.1. Characteristics of Alternative Institutional Models Baseline -- Program Incremental Change Outsourcing (PPP)
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Organization and Staffing The establishment of a stand-alone, purpose-dedicated entity provides staffing flexibility and some relief from civil service constraints, and clarifies accountability for the chartered SO&M functions. These models are, by definition, designed to substitute for state DOT staff and to acquire special capability at a competitive cost.
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• The National Traffic Control Centre, National Incident Liaison Officers, and the Highways Agency Information Line are countrywide (similar to statewide) organizations that coordinate among regions and major emergencies as necessary.
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